6 quid mirror cost me 120 quid... - Page 2

AlexD333 · 26-05-2015, 12:12

Windscreen replacement is booked for Thursday.

Does anyone know if I can find a replacement center peice for the mirror fitting or alternatively a complete mirror assembly that bolts straight to the original fitting on the windscreen.

The Nissan Terrano windscreen comes with the metal fixing as part of the screen, removal is not an option (as physically bonded to the screen), so wonder if a Halfords jobbie would be compatible or if I must source a second hand mirror "arm"

Barrbeast · 26-05-2015, 12:21

What happened to your original mirror that came with the Terrano?

AlexD333 · 26-05-2015, 13:05

Ive got the mirror thats fine, however the arm that the mirror sits on had the ball one side (for the mirror) and the two arms on the other side (for the window) one of the arms is broken.

Banshee · 26-05-2015, 13:34

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Ive got the mirror thats fine, however the arm that the mirror sits on had the ball one side (for the mirror) and the two arms on the other side (for the window) one of the arms is broken.

I'm following now

I have a few of those spare knocking around, I'll send you one up

AlexD333 · 26-05-2015, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I'm following now

I have a few of those spare knocking around, I'll send you one up

You would be my hero

kitchenman · 28-05-2015, 00:14

I mentioned the mirror problem to a local windscreen fitter, he said to be carefull to use the correct adhesive to fix the mirror, he said the wrong stuff could cause stress fractures

AlexD333 · 28-05-2015, 06:12

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Originally Posted by kitchenman

I mentioned the mirror problem to a local windscreen fitter, he said to be carefull to use the correct adhesive to fix the mirror, he said the wrong stuff could cause stress fractures

Well hopefully when the new one Is on I won't be using any adhesive

rustic · 28-05-2015, 10:03

One came off in a company owned Vectra once, I tried all the usual double sided tapes for mirrors, but they didn't work, they held it ok, but the first time you adjust it without holding the arm, off it came.

So I cleaned the area with cellulose paint thinners and applied a thin layer of araldite, but it started to slide down the screen, so I rigged up a yard brush to press against it, from the seat.
I left it overnight, fortunately it didn't move and was very secure.

When or if it ever needed a replacement windscreen, then that would be a challenge to remove it lol.

AlexD333 · 28-05-2015, 12:13

Well the chap is here now going to town on my poor old girl.. didnt realise the snorkel has to come off to get access to the screen

28-05-2015, 10:03	#23
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	One came off in a company owned Vectra once, I tried all the usual double sided tapes for mirrors, but they didn't work, they held it ok, but the first time you adjust it without holding the arm, off it came. So I cleaned the area with cellulose paint thinners and applied a thin layer of araldite, but it started to slide down the screen, so I rigged up a yard brush to press against it, from the seat. I left it overnight, fortunately it didn't move and was very secure. When or if it ever needed a replacement windscreen, then that would be a challenge to remove it lol. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

26-05-2015, 12:12	#16
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Windscreen replacement is booked for Thursday. Does anyone know if I can find a replacement center peice for the mirror fitting or alternatively a complete mirror assembly that bolts straight to the original fitting on the windscreen. The Nissan Terrano windscreen comes with the metal fixing as part of the screen, removal is not an option (as physically bonded to the screen), so wonder if a Halfords jobbie would be compatible or if I must source a second hand mirror "arm"

26-05-2015, 12:21	#17
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	What happened to your original mirror that came with the Terrano?

26-05-2015, 13:05	#18
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ive got the mirror thats fine, however the arm that the mirror sits on had the ball one side (for the mirror) and the two arms on the other side (for the window) one of the arms is broken.

28-05-2015, 00:14	#21
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	I mentioned the mirror problem to a local windscreen fitter, he said to be carefull to use the correct adhesive to fix the mirror, he said the wrong stuff could cause stress fractures

28-05-2015, 12:13	#24
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Well the chap is here now going to town on my poor old girl.. didnt realise the snorkel has to come off to get access to the screen