02GF74
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 11:22 AM |
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Can I repair this mirror?
The small placcy bit that fits over the ball has split in my mirror - can this be repaired and how/with what?
 
mirror repair
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Dusty
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 12:06 PM |
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I can't imagine any glue being strong enough to hold that when you push the ball back in. A small jubilee clip might make it usable but would
look rubbish.
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Spyderman
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 12:20 PM |
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You could put a small jubilee clip round it, but it would look unsightly from the back.
You may be able to hide it with a bit of fork gaitor.
Spyderman
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macintosh
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 01:23 PM |
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Its repirable, you just ned to use 2 component extra strong clue. I did repair some plastic bits and works well.
I used Araldit Professional
http://www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials/index.cfm?PageID=5865
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 02:39 PM |
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That mirror looks like the top of the one I've got sitting on a shelf at home... as it cost me the vast amount of £1.50 at a show, I'd be
inclined to go out and get a new one if it broke!
Or make one, like I did, from an old Sierra mirror and a few bits of scrap aluminium. I think the result looks quite smart... 
Previous thread
David
[Edited on 3/8/06 by David Jenkins]
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indykid
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| posted on 3/8/06 at 09:43 PM |
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the mirror is in fact sold as an extra mirror for learner drivers/instructors.
i can guarantee they are sold by halfords, but obviously will be avialable from other outlets. i just don't work at the other ones. anyway, i
think the mirror with plastic base and suction cup is £4/5. because it's from halfords, you also get a year's guarantee, should it split
again, as mine from svc did.
if you're feeling flush, they do another for about £8 that actually gives a decent view behind you. they're all designed around the same
ball fitting, so just pick what you fancy from the summit range. mine's a dipping one too, but that's not neccessarily needed.
tom
[Edited on 3/8/06 by indykid]
 
Rescued attachment rear view mirror.jpg
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/8/06 at 07:00 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by indykid
the mirror is in fact sold as an extra mirror for learner drivers/instructors.
i can guarantee they are sold by halfords, if you're feeling flush, they do another for about £8 that actually gives a decent view behind you.
they're all designed around the same ball fitting, so just pick what you fancy from the summit range.
cheers to all replies - I did wonder about the ball and if other mirrors will work;
think a trip to halford is in order; dipping is good too
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