|
700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
![]() |
|
It's Not Unusual ....Views : 190 Replies : 3Users Viewing This Thread : |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
bob12
Last Online: Jul 5th, 2024 20:14
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Woking
|
![]()
Oh, not again. This time I noticed that the n/s mirror glass on my '90 745 was starting to flap around in the mirror frame as I drove along. Fortunately, I was able to stop and recover the mirror intact but, now separated from its plastic backing plate.
This mirror has never been replaced so I guess that 35 years is good for the original adhesive but, the quality of sticky stuff has improved greatly over that time! Having experienced this little niggle some years ago with the o/s mirror detaching from the plastic backing plate I was fortunate to recover that mirror glass unbroken from the ground. I re-attached it using superglue but, unfortunately a couple or so years later it got side-swipped and I had to replace the whole miror door fitting. As it's impossible to buy replacement mirrors with the 'old style' fitting I propose to re-attach the glass to the backing plate with superglue but, I was just wondering whether anyone who has experienced this problem has any recommendation for a better adhesive bearing in mind it's a heated mirror. Bob ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Today 02:52
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE
|
![]()
VHB double sided tape (very high bond) would be better than super glue- probably too permanent:~
The limited heat time shouldn't affect the product here. Polyurethane sealant & adhesive is also good but unless you have a use for the rest of the tube it would be a waste. Bob. |
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to Bob Meadows For This Useful Post: |
![]() |
#3 |
SilverBrick Lives!
Last Online: Jul 1st, 2024 15:31
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Poynton, Cheshire
|
![]()
I've had 10 year-old mirrors fall off, I think the heat kills the sticky eventually.
__________________
Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
bob12
Last Online: Jul 5th, 2024 20:14
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Woking
|
![]() Quote:
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|