Mirror fell off...
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Cargo Master
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From: Great American SouthWest
mirror update
The mirror fell off again, so I used a flat file to take the smooth surface off the button. I was in the hardware store, and saw "KrazyGlue", and figured I'd give it a shot.
I applied a drop of KrazyGlue, held the button in place for a couple minutes, then let go. It stayed. I let the button cure overnight, and it was still attached the next day. I hung the mirror on the button, and it didn't fall off. I left it overnight, and it was still there the next morning.
I drove the truck that day, and had to adjust the mirror. Very carefully, while holding the button with one hand, and manipulating the mirror in the other hand, I adjusted the mirror. When I was done, the entire assembly fell onto the dash.
Another week went by, and I took the truck to John's Glass on my lunch break. They replace auto windshields, so I asked them to re-attach the button. The technician had a yellow box labeled Loctite 12 and a green spray can (activator?) He marked the windshield from the outside, and two minutes later, he was done. Seems secure. We'll see...
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Laughing Gas
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From: Oxnard
Had the same problem W/my 95 F-150 Eddie Bauer. Liking the smaller mirror in my 92 Ranger, I got another and installed it in the 95 F-150 Eddie Bauer using the Permatex mirror adhesive along W/proper prep. Hasn't come off since 2009. The smaller Ford OEM mirror looks better in my opinion and is easier getting a small / short rosary or Indian Arrow Head or whatever over the smaller mirror.
Laughing Gas
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From: Des Moines, Washington
Hopefully ninth time is the charm!
Mine's still sticking with the IC-2000 but it hasn't been through a summer yet. How much did they charge?
Michael
PS, the green can is activator. Cyanoacrylate glues cure in the absence of oxygen. The activator speeds the cure in a less than perfect joint and also can make any glue that is outside of the joint instantly cure. We use it at work with Loctite thread sealer and I use something similar at home with super glue. For fun, drip a drop (he said drip a drop, hehe) or 2 onto a small pile of baking soda or flour. It will cure instantly and rock hard. it will also get real hot if you use to much!
Mine's still sticking with the IC-2000 but it hasn't been through a summer yet. How much did they charge?
Michael
PS, the green can is activator. Cyanoacrylate glues cure in the absence of oxygen. The activator speeds the cure in a less than perfect joint and also can make any glue that is outside of the joint instantly cure. We use it at work with Loctite thread sealer and I use something similar at home with super glue. For fun, drip a drop (he said drip a drop, hehe) or 2 onto a small pile of baking soda or flour. It will cure instantly and rock hard. it will also get real hot if you use to much!
Laughing Gas
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From: Des Moines, Washington
My mirror may not be a Ford original. I've seen one just like it at the auto parts store. Wasn't too expensive if I remember right and uses the same type button that falls off on the Ford mirrors.
Michael
Michael
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Cargo Master
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From: Great American SouthWest
Thanks, everybody, for the suggestions. If I have to do this again, I'll look at the IC-2000 or JB Weld.
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