Topic: Wandering Mirror
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Anybody have any good ideas on how to keep an outside mirror from wandering? I've tried superglue, epoxy. Still won't stay in place. The mirror is a replacement about 3 yrs. old (Mid-America) Thanks, Tery
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Terry, I had the same problem with the mirror I purchased from Mid America. Like you did all of the same things. I finally got bold 1 day, took the mirror off, wrapped the shaft in masking tape, and ever so gently put the squeeze to it in my benchvice. I have driven many miles since that day and am happy to say the mirror head stays in place.

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y,I had the same problem with the passenger side.First I adjusted for me,then took some clear silicone and applied it in the rear of the mirror around the ball socket and it has work get every since.good luck glenn

I didn't do this myself, but the method described by Chips58 was done for me by an Ol' Timer GM mechanic that works on Corettes all the time - and the result is great. One trick - if you don't remove the mirror from the door, lean against the car and raise your inside leg so you can turn the morror down and support it on your thigh while striking the punch with a hammer! Rotating the mirror in this fashion puts the marks inside the mounting when you rotate the mirror back to its normal position.
Thanks guy's for the tips. Haven't had a chance to work on it yet but I'll let you know what works. Terry
I'd call Mid America and tell them the problem. Even though it is three years old, they may replace it. Key word is "may". They will certainly not replace it if you do not ask.
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