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03-14-2006, 11:05 PM | #1 | |
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Rearview mirrors.
Not the ones out on the sides of the car, but hanging from the windshield, inside. How do you folks attach them? I've yet to find a decent way that doesn't leave a mess, that doesn't leave the mirror crooked, that doesn't let the mirror drop off later. Augh!
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03-14-2006, 11:33 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
The way i do it is this. i put a small bit of blue tack on the end of the mirror that needs to be attached. but i poke the end through just enough to apply BSI Gold CA 30-second type (non fogging) to the tip. I then carefully line up the tip to were it is to be located and stick it on, holding it in place with the bluetack. 30-second type allows me to straighten it out so it isnt crooked. then i let it dry for a few hours and carefully remove the bluetack. does this make sense to you?
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03-14-2006, 11:51 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Totally, and that's brilliant!
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03-15-2006, 08:03 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
That sounds like a real good way. I have trouble with those little dang mirrors too.
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03-15-2006, 02:29 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Brilliant method! For me I just use regular model glue and hope for the best... I tried double sided tape cut into very small size. But the tape is not totally transparent. It works for some models but not all . When the end of the mirror piece is not attached to the front windshield, the double sided tape will not be visible.
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03-15-2006, 08:12 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
I find that some of them have an imprint on the windshield where they go, so in that case i paint that tiny section black (on the inside), then once dry i use a tooth pick with some super glue, dab a tiny bit on the mirror and then tweezers finish it off. That does the trick for me. No more seeing that glue, all you see is a black dot where the mirror is attached. Hopefully i clarified it well enough to understand.
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03-15-2006, 11:22 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Tamiya clear. Dip the end in it. A side note...um...on the 1:1 windsheilds we do...sometimes the mirrors do go on crooked..but shhhh!
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03-16-2006, 07:49 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Drop of white glue. I have more trouble keeping my fingerprints off the foil face...
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03-16-2006, 08:10 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Who the F are you?!
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03-17-2006, 05:07 AM | #10 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
well, I use 2compound gleu. I mix a tiny bit.. let it dry a few minutes and when it becomes thick i put a tiny bit on the mirror and press it on the glass. Because the glue has dryed a bit, it sticks instantly and when its cured, it's barely visible and much stronger than whit glue.
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03-17-2006, 04:02 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
I too use tamiya super thin glue. small bit of it works great dries clear
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03-17-2006, 06:35 PM | #12 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
white glue
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03-18-2006, 10:49 AM | #14 | |
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
I use Delta CeramCoat Gloss Varnish. . .
Dries pretty fast and is stronger than regular hobby clears and flexible. . . 1000's of other uses too. . . Applying PE to just about anything that needs a good strong clear coat. . . I won't build without it. . .
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Re: Rearview mirrors.
Hypoid cement (watch crystal glue) applied with a pointed toothpick. Allows for positioning but tries fairly quick.
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