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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Paul Taylor on May 18, 2010, 01:13:36 PM
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Has anyone had any luck using CA to attach a rear view mirror to a windshield?
Epoxy or JB weld maybe?
I got some stuff from autozone and it did not hold. 5 bucks down the drain.
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I believe the secret to getting the mirror mount to stay attached is cleaning / cleaning / cleaning the windshield and the mount surface. Then after you glue it in place, tape it securely and give it a good 12-24 hrs cure.
The auto store stuff worked for me- but I would bet that good quality hobby CA will hold just as good.
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The CA sold by the auto stores is different. It is much more resistant to UV.
Bob Z.
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I believe the secret to getting the mirror mount to stay attached is cleaning / cleaning / cleaning the windshield and the mount surface. Then after you glue it in place, tape it securely and give it a good 12-24 hrs cure.
The auto store stuff worked for me- but I would bet that good quality hobby CA will hold just as good.
I think it is CA. If you suspect it of not being good, go to a better class of auto parts store.
99% Isopropyl alcohol, or acetone. Nothing that has even a hint of grease in it.
My kid had a tantrum in my truck after I glued one of those on; the little puck came off with a chip of glass on it. Fortunately it glued right back into the hole, and after over a decade the crack hasn't propagated.
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it is NOT CA - it is a UV set glue that using UV light to set. similar to Loctite 3751 (but then you need a UV light to make it set) that takes about 1 minute.
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What Bill said............
Phil
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we use the loc -tite brand with the activator here in the shop.works with no problems.
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I even ruffed the spot with some emery and it worked. H^^ ---LOUIE