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Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass.

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2020/10/20 20:27:59 (permalink)
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Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass.

Hi all, can anyone suggest a glue type or way to attach internal rear view mirror to windscreen on my 72 Capri. I've tried a couple of e-tag 3M double sided type tapes but they can't take the weight. If anyone knows a suitable glue. The mirror base is metal. Cheers Paul.
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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/20 21:23:35 (permalink)
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    Hi Paul
    any car parts shop like Repco, Bursons or AutoBarn has the dedicated "internal RV Mirror glue" as used on XA Falcon onwards. Sometimes you can do just as well with "Industrial/Commercial Super Glue" which is fairly rare.
    All Capris had their Mirror anchored by its "foot-plate to roof-anchor" at the edge of the ceiling where the screen meets the headlining, in case you want it to be original ?

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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/20 23:17:39 (permalink)
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    I used the special glue from Repco, been on the screen for about 5 years and hasn't budged on the beautiful smooth roads of Far NQ- not! Len
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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/21 02:12:11 (permalink)
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    BEE VEE
    All Capris had their Mirror anchored by its "foot-plate to roof-anchor" at the edge of the ceiling where the screen meets the headlining, in case you want it to be original ?




    Not true. 1972 had a different part number and were glued to the screen.
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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/21 08:28:01 (permalink)
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    Correct, 1972 mirrors were attached to glass screen.  Thanks guys will go to Repco for said glue. cheers
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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/21 18:49:36 (permalink)
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    make sure you clean the mirror base really well.  I hold the metal part to screen with tape and leave to set overnight before attaching the mirror.  
     
    BTW, 1972 capris had a stick on mirror with sunvisors that swing left and right, they were ADR requirements

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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/10/21 21:04:38 (permalink)
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    I usually check before making statements about items I'm not sure of ............ sorry PSR
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    Re: Glue to glue internal metal base rear view mirror to glass. 2020/11/10 21:45:51 (permalink)
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    The original product was called loctite 312 guys, I used to sell it in the 70s pretty sure the repco product was a licensed distribution
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