Simple Door Mirror Repair - Page 3

MangoMan · 8th June 2011, 22:09

Hi Martin, nice to see someone from Portugal! I was over there just recently for a couple of weeks, but up in Porto, (where they play the best Football), well, a small village just to the north about 15 k's called Vila-Cha.

Loved it......

A view from the balcany of our appartment.... Bliss! (Sorry to hi-jack).

RAY OF THE ROVERS · 27th November 2014, 11:30

I had the same thing happen, woke up one morning, mirror dangling. Got one off eBay £25, spent a couple of hours fitting it only to find it was smaller than han the original. Maybe from a 25, l emailed the seller and got a full refund.( nice guy ) l'm still running around with the free mirror no-one else seems to have noticed the oddity.

Union Wheels · 26th January 2015, 11:25

Hi Parker,

just completed a mirror repair using your "How To".

The repair seems very good and the only thing I found difficult was when tightening the nut, the lower washer tipped to one side trapping the cable.

I cured this effect by putting a plastic packing piece above the lower washer. It was a circular piece cut from a push on garden hose connector, with a small section removed for the cable, to form a "C" shape. This tightened up O.K. and I used thread lock on the nut.

Thanks very much for your original post, saved me lots of money.

Cheers, Pete.

Southcoast · 6th April 2019, 14:09

Thanks for the how to.
Got mine kicked off last night and fixed by this afternoon. Just need to get a new glass. Cheers

slovcan · 7th April 2019, 02:25

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Originally Posted by Southcoast

Thanks for the how to.
Got mine kicked off last night and fixed by this afternoon. Just need to get a new glass. Cheers

Man, this kicking off mirror thing is crazy over there. You guys need to break some kneecaps.

mileshawk56 · 14th October 2019, 16:59

Hi Parker, was that repair to a PowerFold mirror? Thanks. Chris.S.

Parker · 14th October 2019, 18:02

No standard mirror.

edwardmk · 15th September 2020, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Paranoid Carlos

Good work fella,

Hope perpatrator smashes his toes next time, oh and it goes gangrene aswell that would be good.

Eventually feet and leg need amputation............but by accident they do the wrong leg so he loses both legs

WHOOOOA THERE, sorry about that these little oiks get my blood boiling

Lol. Glad I'm not the only one who has these thoughts. So many oiks around nowadays.

edwardmk · 15th September 2020, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Parker

No standard mirror.

Hi Parker.

Just noticed the chrome backing pops off. Good to know since I've acquired new mirrors with slightly scruffy chrome. Anyone know if there is a shop which can re-chrome them?

Parker · 15th September 2020, 14:43

Gosh this thread Brough to life

I'm not sure on re-chroming but I'm sure someone out there must do it

I have seen a Jaguar owner who re-chromed his using a sticky chrome film and hairdryer and they looked fantastic. I think he bought film of eBay but I can't recommend what or point you in the right direction sorry.

Good luck be interesting to see your results.

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26th January 2015, 11:25	#23
Union Wheels Loves to post Honda Accord Tourer i dtec Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wakefield Posts: 331 Thanks: 56 Thanked 90 Times in 75 Posts	Mirror repair Hi Parker, just completed a mirror repair using your "How To". The repair seems very good and the only thing I found difficult was when tightening the nut, the lower washer tipped to one side trapping the cable. I cured this effect by putting a plastic packing piece above the lower washer. It was a circular piece cut from a push on garden hose connector, with a small section removed for the cable, to form a "C" shape. This tightened up O.K. and I used thread lock on the nut. Thanks very much for your original post, saved me lots of money. Cheers, Pete. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] How to Retrofit Diesel Cruise Control + Loom http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...87&postcount=1 How to Modify a 3 Speed Fan for CDT & V6 into a 2 Speed with a Resistor. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=209920 CDT now gone to new owner, but still on forum

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15th September 2020, 14:43	#30
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Gosh this thread Brough to life I'm not sure on re-chroming but I'm sure someone out there must do it I have seen a Jaguar owner who re-chromed his using a sticky chrome film and hairdryer and they looked fantastic. I think he bought film of eBay but I can't recommend what or point you in the right direction sorry. Good luck be interesting to see your results. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

27th November 2014, 11:30	#22
RAY OF THE ROVERS Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Burnley Posts: 103 Thanks: 35 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts	I had the same thing happen, woke up one morning, mirror dangling. Got one off eBay £25, spent a couple of hours fitting it only to find it was smaller than han the original. Maybe from a 25, l emailed the seller and got a full refund.( nice guy ) l'm still running around with the free mirror no-one else seems to have noticed the oddity.

6th April 2019, 14:09	#24
Southcoast Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: a Posts: 84 Thanks: 49 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks for the how to. Got mine kicked off last night and fixed by this afternoon. Just need to get a new glass. Cheers

14th October 2019, 16:59	#26
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Hi Parker, was that repair to a PowerFold mirror? Thanks. Chris.S.