Rear View Mirror Adhesive Pads, does anyone sell a black one |
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Rear View Mirror Adhesive Pads, does anyone sell a black one |
76-914 |
Jul 27 2018, 04:14 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I haven't seen any black ones. Just off white ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 27 2018, 04:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
makes no difference, when you peel off the covering the black sticky is under it
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Minerva's 914 |
Jul 28 2018, 08:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States |
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 28 2018, 09:22 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we have at least 20 of the correct factory ones on the shelf
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saigon71 |
Aug 22 2018, 03:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre.
Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. |
carking1996 |
Aug 22 2018, 04:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 15-September 16 From: Ohio Member No.: 20,399 Region Association: North East States |
I too have this question
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worn |
Aug 22 2018, 04:16 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,290 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre. Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. If you read George’s book he points out that a bit of silicone sealant around the edges keeps air from coming betwixt pad and windshield. |
DdHavtech |
Aug 23 2018, 10:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-March 18 From: Ellicott City, MD Member No.: 21,993 Region Association: None |
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. <_< I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre. Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. If you read George’s book he points out that a bit of silicone sealant around the edges keeps air from coming betwixt pad and windshield. My problem is the mirror base does not stick to the sticky pads. Anybody else have this issue? |
Mikey914 |
Aug 23 2018, 10:41 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I've used windshield mirror epoxy. Any glass shop has premixed little epoxy cups made specifically for this application. Get it right the 1st time, but sets up fast and will hold. They run about $3.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 23 2018, 10:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
yes have seen it all of the time, especially if one at one time glued the mirror directly to the windshield. The pad also helps dampen vibration so certainly use it. You may have to scrape the base clean of the shiny glue. The base is not shiny what so ever so if yours is, it has mirror glue on it. Also lacquer thinner will help clean the base followed by soap and water to get the residue off. THEN the patch will stick well and you will be on your way
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre. Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. If you read George’s book he points out that a bit of silicone sealant around the edges keeps air from coming betwixt pad and windshield. My problem is the mirror base does not stick to the sticky pads. Anybody else have this issue? |
davesprinkle |
Aug 23 2018, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 2,943 Region Association: None |
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre. Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. If you read George’s book he points out that a bit of silicone sealant around the edges keeps air from coming betwixt pad and windshield. Silicone has no place anywhere on any car. |
Rob-O |
Aug 23 2018, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Rearview mirror fell off in my hand today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I just ordered the rearview mirror pad from Sierra Madre. Question - is this pad alone enough to keep the mirror attached or do I need to pick up some rearview mirror adhesive as well? Thanks. If you read George’s book he points out that a bit of silicone sealant around the edges keeps air from coming betwixt pad and windshield. Silicone has no place anywhere on any car. You’ve obviously missed a few key pictures in the “hot chicks” thread in the sandbox. |
saigon71 |
Aug 24 2018, 01:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I appreciate all the info, but I still don't know if a fresh mounting pad will hold it by itself or if I need to use the rearview mirror adhesive in addition to the new mounting pad.
Thanks. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 24 2018, 02:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,055 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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Cal |
Aug 24 2018, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 618 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I recently reinstalled my interior mirror with the Permatex adhesive product that's sold at autozone and it worked great....no issues. The base unscrews from the mirror so it makes installing it easier. Just follow the instructions on the Permatex package....I used painters tape to help hold the base in place while the glue set for 24 hours.
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porschetub |
Aug 24 2018, 11:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,725 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Used 944 one from Pelican ,stuck really well ,no issues so far,cleaned up mirror and windscreen with acetone after using sharp blade on windscreen and mirror base.
Personally never hand any luck with adhesive. |
DdHavtech |
Aug 25 2018, 05:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-March 18 From: Ellicott City, MD Member No.: 21,993 Region Association: None |
Is the base of the mirror supposed to have (or be) metal that goes to the windshield? I saw the picture posted by Cal and it looks like metal. When I got the car the mirror was in the glovebox.
Only the edges of the base are metal and the rest of the inside is like a dampening material and the pads don't stick to it. Maybe that is the issue? The rest of the 40k mile car runs great. Thanks guys. |
76-914 |
Aug 25 2018, 08:41 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,611 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I recently reinstalled my interior mirror with the Permatex adhesive product that's sold at autozone and it worked great....no issues. The base unscrews from the mirror so it makes installing it easier. Just follow the instructions on the Permatex package....I used painters tape to help hold the base in place while the glue set for 24 hours. I used that product on my 76 9 years ago and it is still in place however I was left looking at the shiny metal where it mates to the windshield. It drives me nuts every time I walk past that car. Maybe I could have used a black Marks-a-lot before applying the glue? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I'll change it when I redo that car in the next year or two. When I stand in front of the car I want this one to look black or dark grey where it attaches. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 25 2018, 04:45 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Is the base of the mirror supposed to have (or be) metal that goes to the windshield? I saw the picture posted by Cal and it looks like metal. When I got the car the mirror was in the glovebox. Only the edges of the base are metal and the rest of the inside is like a dampening material and the pads don't stick to it. Maybe that is the issue? The rest of the 40k mile car runs great. Thanks guys. Can you post a pic? |
DdHavtech |
Aug 27 2018, 06:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 21-March 18 From: Ellicott City, MD Member No.: 21,993 Region Association: None |
Is the base of the mirror supposed to have (or be) metal that goes to the windshield? I saw the picture posted by Cal and it looks like metal. When I got the car the mirror was in the glovebox. Only the edges of the base are metal and the rest of the inside is like a dampening material and the pads don't stick to it. Maybe that is the issue? The rest of the 40k mile car runs great. Thanks guys. Can you post a pic? |
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