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Discussion starter · #1 · (Edited)
I don't remember where I saw the suggestion, but it worked great. I soaked the whole mirror in mineral spirits for a couple days and the mirror just fell out. There were no screws to tighten, just rivets. One side looked loose, so I positioned a small ball-peen hammer on the rivet, tapped it a couple of times with another and presto, it works perfectly.

So I peeled off the old adhesive and cleaned up the residue, now...the question is what do I use to glue the mirror back in to the frame?

The old glue was very tough and rubbery, but also kind of smooth and kinda plastic-like. I'd to hate have it fall out on the road, likewise I'd want the able to remove the mirror just as easily if I ever needed to.

Any suggestions? Thanks,
 
#2 ·
You can use a silicon type adhesive (I prefer The Right Stuff) or double stick tape. A good brand of tape is 3M VHB (very high bond). I would guess to say be sure the back coating on the glass is not chipped, otherwise it will just be glass in those spots and not a mirror.
 
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StevieBB54 said:
You can use a silicon type adhesive (I prefer The Right Stuff) or double stick tape. A good brand of tape is 3M VHB (very high bond). I would guess to say be sure the back coating on the glass is not chipped, otherwise it will just be glass in those spots and not a mirror.
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Thanks. The glass looks good…so far. With me you never know.
 
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Go to Lowe's and get some Lexel silicone sealant. Clean mirror with alcohol. Put spots of Lexel where old adhesive was. Place mirror in place and secure mirror with rubber bands and foam to keep light pressure on mirror. Let it set for 24 hours in your house. Check it for security and reinstall it.
 
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Georgia68 said:
Go to Lowe's and get some Lexel silicone sealant. Clean mirror with alcohol. Put spots of Lexel where old adhesive was. Place mirror in place and secure mirror with rubber bands and foam to keep light pressure on mirror. Let it set for 24 hours in your house. Check it for security and reinstall it.
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Thanks!

Would you think I'd need to remove every tiny scrap of the old adhesive? I tried and got 90% of it off, but I'm afraid I might start scratching the silver off if I get too aggressive.

K
 
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There is this stuff call GOOP II MAX. Highly recommended. I have used it on everything from the vette, to the Harley to the Camaro & other things!
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Just let it sit still for 24hours. No need to get picky about removing the old original stuff.

For instance, the billet clock I value is held onto a rumbling, shaking Softail with only a smear of GOOPII Max.
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Originally it had like a 1/8" rivet - totally inadequate. Luckily I noticed it before I lost the clock. GOOP to the rescue since last spring. Solid as a rock.

You can count on it. Guaranteed.
 
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I know on my Corvair right side round mirror, I found a convex mirror that is like today car's mirror. It is marked "things appear in mirror...." It works great. Came from a 1980 Dodge Horizon. Great for the 67 Camaro, but no use for the rectangular mirror on later Camaros.

I am looking for a convex mirror for the rectangular mirror., but still can't find the glass only.
 
#13 ·
Do an internet search for camaro door mirror that eliminates the blind spot on 69 camaro. Also search this forum
for Clear Shot Mirrors
One guy ran them on a speedway at 155 mph no issue with movement.Another guy ran them for 60K miles before adjusting the passenger side screws 1/16 turn after 5 years on the car.
Billy
 
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Georgia68 said:
Go to Lowe's and get some Lexel silicone sealant. Clean mirror with alcohol. Put spots of Lexel where old adhesive was. Place mirror in place and secure mirror with rubber bands and foam to keep light pressure on mirror. Let it set for 24 hours in your house. Check it for security and reinstall it.
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Who is this Billy guy below who has sent me 4 posts in the last 24 hours telling to buy Clear Shot mirrors?
 
#18 ·
Sometimes I think we're being taken advantage of. This has been a problem since the car was created. The only solution is to pay for mirrors that cost as much as my F150 mirror with marker lights etc. No one has made an affordable mirror that doesn't move and eliminates the blind spot? What are these, NASA side-mirrors they use on the space shuttle?
 
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StevieBB54 said:
Insane to pay over $200 for a set of mirrors. Bought a set of OER's and they have stayed in place for over a year now.
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That's what I had - they loosened up over ten years, or so. That was 8,000 miles of use.

Being a flat mirror, the passenger one has always been worthless.
 
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