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(Message started by: joe-satch on Jul 8^th, 2009, 8:15am)

Title: rear view mirror
Post by joe-satch on Jul 8^th, 2009, 8:15am

morning to all members,our daughter is having a new windscreen fitted today,im going to remove the rear view mirror and mirrior bracket for replacement onto the new screen....can any member recommend a good method of fixing the mirrior bracket back onto the new screen please??.. :)..these sticky pads are no good..and as the mirrior is heavy i doubt that the sticky pads would work..so im not going to bother with them...so im open to any other ideas..thank you..regards den. :).

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 8^th, 2009, 8:38am

I know what you mean Den, the sticky pads from the local motor factor are pretty useless, but one of the original sticky pads from Ford should do the job I would have thought. Make sure you get the faces spotlessly clean before you stick the pad on ;)..... :)

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by joe-satch on Jul 8^th, 2009, 8:45am

hi jon,thanks for the info mate,yes fords should be able to supply the right kind of sticky pad..as you may know fords are now over at dunton..just means a ride over there... :)..thanks mate.regards den. :).

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Jonnycab on Jul 8^th, 2009, 9:41am

Or failing that....some 'No More Nails' ;D

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Simmo on Jul 8^th, 2009, 10:17am

If the screen is being replaced by someone like Autoglass they should do it anyway. They did mine and it has never been a problem. I have also used the genuine Ford ones..about 20p IIRC and they are very good.

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 8^th, 2009, 10:31am

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The proper Ford sticky pads are much better than anything else I've tried - just make sure everything is spotlessly clean.

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by joe-satch on Jul 8^th, 2009, 12:10pm

thanks to all who have replied to my question.... :).over the next day or so i will refit the mirrior.. :).

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by lesterlad on Jul 8^th, 2009, 9:03pm

When Autoglass fitted mine the new screen had the bracket already fitted, obviously it had to be removed as mine doesn't have the dipping mirror.

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by joe-satch on Jul 9^th, 2009, 8:02am

thank you gents....all done..and the screen fitter did fix the rear view mirrior,so job well done....ok...how much for a front heated screen inc vat and fitting???. :)..our daughter paid for it all...so no insurance claim or anything.... :).will post the cost later. :).

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Chieftain on Jul 9^th, 2009, 4:37pm

Intresting to see the difference, mine on insurance (not affecting no claims at all) £60 all done

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Simmo on Jul 9^th, 2009, 4:49pm

In excess of £500 ?.

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by lesterlad on Jul 9^th, 2009, 10:00pm

I reckon on approx £350 including fitting

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 9^th, 2009, 10:11pm

I made an enquiry for a new heated screen last year and was quoted £180 fitted for cash ;)

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by pinto on Jul 9^th, 2009, 11:20pm

Screens are usually a lot cheaper than you think :)

Even a heated scorp one ? I'd expect around £160 fitted :)

As for the Mirror, I'd reccomend the 2 pack epoxy kits - never had a mirror fixed this way fall off again (in fact, when i removed the one from my scrapper 4x4 ghia sierra, it broke the screen coming off :o)

Title: Re: rear view mirror
Post by joe-satch on Jul 10^th, 2009, 6:54am

hi all..well some very good guesses at the cost...in fact it was £150..all in...its clear that there is a mark up on windscreens from fitters..but £150 is a very good price.yes thanks pinto for that tip....the screen fitters did provide a strong pad...for the mirrior back plate...seems to be holding...for now.. :).regards den.