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busman78
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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 Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:19 am Post subject: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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Tried the new mirror assemblies, they suck. Got several original stainless side mirror housings either minus the mirror or the mirror is deteriorated severely, so had a local glass shop cut me a few replacement mirrors, the question is what sealant/caulk to attach and trim out with? Read numerous posts and other online suggestions but they conflict with each other, some say silicon RTV others say too acidic and will destroy the backing. Liquid nails is out for I need black, or a grey/silver.
So what have any of you all used?
The replacement mirror cost $10 each. |
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Cusser
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Location: Hot Arizona
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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I would think clear silicone glue, like GE, available in tubes at hardware stores, Home Depot. There are other brands as well.
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busman78
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| Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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This is what I am replacing it was attached with clear silicone, ate through the silver and backing paint. I will pass on clear.
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rdwood
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:10 am Post subject: Re: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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I would ask the glass/mirror shop. Years ago, I also had a glass shop cut a replacement mirror for my side mirror and they gave me the adhesive they use that won't attack the silver backing on the mirror. They had just a little bit left in a can so they gave me the rest of the contents when I paid for the mirror.
That has been many years ago and my mirror shows no signs of decay. Sorry I don't recall what they used but a Google search on mirror adhesive came back with a Loctite PL 520 Mirror Adhesive found at True Value Hardware stores. Good luck.
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calvinater
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:11 am Post subject: Re: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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X2 on what he said. Liquid nail and locktite both make a mirror adhesive
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Big Bull Shooter
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Replacement Side Mirror Glass Sealant |
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| The driver's side mirror on my 69 Bug is deteriorated. Is there a supplier of already cut glass? We don't have any glass shops in the vicinity. |
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