How to fix droopy mirror
#11
09-10-2018 | 02:32 PM
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2nd the loctite, but I like blue. red holds really firm and falls apart when it fails, but the blue sort of still does its job and allows you to still adjust the mirror even after it's set up.
Push the mirror all the way to the opposite side you normally use it, drop loctite, then move it to where you like it and let it set up. Don't adjust it much from there.
Push the mirror all the way to the opposite side you normally use it, drop loctite, then move it to where you like it and let it set up. Don't adjust it much from there.
Last edited by Mattbastard; 09-10-2018 at 02:33 PM.
#12
09-11-2018 | 09:29 AM
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From: Brighton, MI
Fixed a floppy mirror on a classic car by doing this: Lay the mirror, glass side down on a bench, and loosen the two screws. Scrape some sand off of a sheet of fine sandpaper. Work the sand into ball/socket by rotating the stem in a circular motion. Lightly tighten the screws, and reinstall the mirror. Adjust the mirror to your liking, and firmly tighten the screws. Mirror hasn't moved since.
Nice tip! Gonna have to try it! Thanks, YD
#13
09-11-2018 | 07:33 PM
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So far blue loctite did the trick for me, thanks for the advice. It seems a little loose still with blue loctite but to my surprise my mirror didn't droop on my very short 15 miles ride yesterday. If it droop again I will try the sandpaper trick. Thanks for the advice folks!! Good stuff 👍👍👍
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