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Workshop for classic Saab models => Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) => Topic started by: gbski on 27 November 2012, 10:34:25 PM

Title: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: gbski on 27 November 2012, 10:34:25 PM
I have looked at the above thread on this re replacement. Just the glass fell off my o/s door today, it didn't break. Is it possible just to stick it back on and what would be the best adhesive to use and how much/where would be the best to apply it?


Thanks   
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: sgould on 28 November 2012, 01:26:45 AM
Did the glass fall off the plastic backing plate that is the same size and shape?  Or did the whole thing fall off the circular motor?
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: gbski on 28 November 2012, 11:43:28 AM
The glass fell off the plastic backing plate.

Thanks
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: sgould on 28 November 2012, 05:52:02 PM
I would try an epoxy of some sort.  They harden with heat.  But it does mean that it won't harden if you do it outdoors on a frosty day!!
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: gbski on 28 November 2012, 07:12:50 PM
Thanks, for input as always.

I will give it a go, but with the cold weather forecast and no garage as you say it might not set. I suspect it would be easier just to buy the replacement with back plate.  It is only when you have no mirror you realise how often you look at it. 
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: Geoff1951 on 28 November 2012, 08:24:30 PM
Shop around on the net, I had this happen December last year, got a few prices around £15/20, ended up paying £8.98 inc post !!! Replacement perfect, including demist function.
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: sgould on 28 November 2012, 09:12:04 PM
I was thinking you would remove the backplate and stick it back together indoors in the warm..... :)
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: Geoff1951 on 28 November 2012, 10:05:08 PM
That's so simple, it's brilliant!


(Monty Python merchant banker sketch.)
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: gbski on 28 November 2012, 10:18:53 PM
Feeling particularly stupid  :-[   at the moment  (not unusual)
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: sgould on 28 November 2012, 10:23:32 PM
I'm having a stupid day....

I was working on the leak on my flat roof. My jeans are a bit tight, so I took my wallet out of my pocket.  Then I drove into town to go shopping.....  ::)
Title: Re: Door mirror glass re-attachment
Post by: Geoff1951 on 29 November 2012, 10:15:54 AM
I went out for petrol last week but the station was closed for a delivery (Shell garage). This was fortunate because when I got home I saw my wallet lying on the kitchen table. Would have meant a two mile walk each way if I'd filled up before realising.