Floppy Mirror !!!
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: San Antonio TX
Floppy Mirror !!!
any way or tricks to tighten up the D. Side mirror ??? It's the ball joint at the mirror housing that won't stay put !! hit a bump or get up over about 50 and it folds down 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont CA
Clean with brake parts cleaner, add some red Loctite to ball/socket: VOILA! stuck mirror
You need to adjust before locktite sets up and readjusting can cause it to get loose again but, cheaper fix than $50 mirror.
You need to adjust before locktite sets up and readjusting can cause it to get loose again but, cheaper fix than $50 mirror.
Melting Slicks
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The only thing I can think of is to adjust mirror to your liking and run some super gule around ball. This will lock mirror in place but will not be permanent. It might also close up the looseness as superglue is basically liquid plastic. mds...
Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
Many members here were very successfull with this.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/chrome_mirror.pdf
shmoky
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/chrome_mirror.pdf
shmoky
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Columbus Mn
I am having the same issue. Great timing. I was thinking about a bead of clear silicone around the ball after confirming the correct mirror position. (bubba)
It's funny, I wasn't bothered by adjusting the mirror everytime I closed it (no tops, windows down all summer). Now that it's colder, and I'm driving with the windows up and the tops on it's a bother to say the least.
The weather looks grim through thanksgiving, I'll do the removal of the mirror and increase the ball and socket resistance.
Thanks
It's funny, I wasn't bothered by adjusting the mirror everytime I closed it (no tops, windows down all summer). Now that it's colder, and I'm driving with the windows up and the tops on it's a bother to say the least.
The weather looks grim through thanksgiving, I'll do the removal of the mirror and increase the ball and socket resistance.
Thanks
Safety Car
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From: NorCal
I am having the same issue. Great timing. I was thinking about a bead of clear silicone around the ball after confirming the correct mirror position. (bubba)
It's funny, I wasn't bothered by adjusting the mirror everytime I closed it (no tops, windows down all summer). Now that it's colder, and I'm driving with the windows up and the tops on it's a bother to say the least.
The weather looks grim through thanksgiving, I'll do the removal of the mirror and increase the ball and socket resistance.
Thanks
It's funny, I wasn't bothered by adjusting the mirror everytime I closed it (no tops, windows down all summer). Now that it's colder, and I'm driving with the windows up and the tops on it's a bother to say the least.
The weather looks grim through thanksgiving, I'll do the removal of the mirror and increase the ball and socket resistance.
Thanks
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Pro
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From: No longer in Heaven
Many members here were very successfull with this.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/chrome_mirror.pdf
shmoky
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/chrome_mirror.pdf
shmoky
Very tight mirror now, Very good, and easy, solution.
Pro
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From: Melbourne, Fla. 6 months- New Middletown, Ohio 6 months
I have been using this method successfully for many years. I did have a problem a couple years ago with a mirror where the rivet popped off when I tried to slide the shim underneath it. The cure was to run a tap in the hole and then install a short metal screw. I seem to recall that it was a 6-32 or a 8-32 screw about 1/4 " long.
Last but not least, use either the red or the black RTV as stated earlier. Gasoline and lacquer thinner will work to dissolve both of them. The last thing you want if you ever need to remove the glass again is to not be able to dissolve the adhesive.
Last but not least, use either the red or the black RTV as stated earlier. Gasoline and lacquer thinner will work to dissolve both of them. The last thing you want if you ever need to remove the glass again is to not be able to dissolve the adhesive.
