Just fitted the screen back on after about 15 years.... I cannot get the sticky pad/ mirror combo to work. Done all the cleaning, warming, clamping guff.
are there alternatives to this mirror? My aero screen scuttle mount one clashes with the glass, so that's out.
Did you uses proper glass sticky pad ? Green side to the glass ? Normally bombproof. Double sided foam tape is hopeless as it is too thick and thus flexible.
These days I use a suction cup mirror that locks on with a twist collar.
Can't beat a genuine Ford Ka mirror sticky pad. Local Ford parts counter or ebay to sort.
James
Works brilliantly if you can't get your mirror sticky pads to stick reliably. The usual issue with sticky pads though is the cheap after-market ones are lousy.
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I think I used the stuff shown in #5 when out on tour last summer.
Mirror fell off, stopped at Halfords, followed the instructions on the packet while in the store car park, held it in place while the undergardener fetched cups of coffee, mirror stayed in place.
Stephen
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Thanks guys, honestly tried all of those- including the Ford sticky pad from the local dealer. Degreased the glass and mirror an' all. Actually, not tried th3 Loctite stuff...will do that. Failing that it's a suction one I think.
Tried the pads ok till parked in full sun all fall down. I ended up cleaning screen and mirror mount back with nail varnish remover, then put a blob of clear bathroom silicone sealer on mirror back push gently into place till you see the whole pad area is covered.hold in place with tape. Leave overnight to cure. Trim excess silicone with blade. Mirror has not moved since. Shame that as I didn't get spot on square.
Overnight to cure! That's where the Loctite (shown above) really wins, five minutes of gripping with your hand(s) and it stays put.
Stephen
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3M VHB tape. use that and it is going NOWHERE. you can remove it with floss.
that's what's holding mine. and my new magnetic phone mount.
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#10 don't bet on it. My mirror fell off after about 5 years from new. Replaced with a thoroughly clean screen, 3M VHB pad clamped in place for 24 hours.
Lasted 2 years then fell off again last summer. Replaced again with VHB but I'll be trying the loctite when it goes again.