Rear View Mirror - Help!

[Guest]

The rear view mirror had obviously been repaired before we pursched the 944 and now it's fell off leaving a mass a glue.

Can anyone help with what to do? Can this been sorted out or is a new screen needed?

Heres some pics to help out.

 

[mik_ok]

Break off the big bits
Use a blade scraper thingy to remove all the rest (from base of mirror and glass)
Get a tube of stuff loctite make specially for this purpose- comes with a spacer pad that allows a good strong bond. Works superbly and costs approx £5 from Halfrauds.

Crap pic but looks like this
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[Guest]

ORIGINAL: mik_ok

Break off the big bits
Use a blade scraper thingy to remove all the rest (from base of mirror and glass)
Get a tube of stuff loctite make specially for this purpose- comes with a spacer pad that allows a good strong bond. Works superbly and costs approx £5 from Halfrauds.

Crap pic but looks like this
CLICK

Thanks for the quick response.

The bit that is left is as hard as stone!!! I'm not sure if heating it with a hair dryer or something would help or not as it's not moving in its current state.

 

[carlmthompson]

Colder the better. Knock it from the side as hard as you dare - it's the shock contact that will knock it off.

I've always found two pack (like Araldite) to be excellent at holding them on - just make sure the whole area is clean (i.e degrease both surfaces) and to help, heat with a hairdryer first - the glue bonds better with heat.

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: carlmthompson

Colder the better. Knock it from the side as hard as you dare - it's the shock contact that will knock it off.

I've always found two pack (like Araldite) to be excellent at holding them on - just make sure the whole area is clean (i.e degrease both surfaces) and to help, heat with a hairdryer first - the glue bonds better with heat.

Thanks both for your excellent help... always nice to know thats the right thing to do before breaking the screen and someone saying... no it's easy. I'll get my dad to have a go at it tomorrow, I don't think he's that bothered if he does break the screen tbh but probably better if he can do it without.

I'll update on progress for others.

 

[mik_ok]

Carl,

I tried superglue and araldite without success (and each time fully degreased surfaces with isopropyl alcohol). Mirror stayed on for 3 weeks max.

The Loctite Mirror Bond really does do exactly what it claims. It's even been hit with the kids feet (don't ask!) and stayed in place.

 

[random hero]

looking at the picture the base of the mirror is still attached just the mirror and arm has snapped, its fastened to a small metal part that glues to the screen,from memory its held on by a small grub screw with an allen bolt head,have you loosened it off yet ???