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CignificantOther 01-30-2010 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by justincasey57 (Post 3034806)
how would you attach this?? epoxy?

3M 5200 worked for me and did not effect the mirrored underside coating. Started with a special plastic mirror adhesive and it did not hold well under heat and stress.

502ss 01-30-2010 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by justincasey57 (Post 3034807)
502ss whats the name of the stuff you bought from the website posted?

There are different types. I went with acryclic mirror. Plenty of colors to choose from too!

http://www.curbellplastics.com/sign-pop/mirror.html

I used 1/4-20 Stainless button head allen bolts to attach my pieces.

getrdunn 01-30-2010 09:35 PM

The 3m 5200 or otherwise the urethane inshields are installed with would work fine. Most now a days require a primer you apply where the urethane is applied. You just use a swab type deal that comes witht he primer. Be sure and use the primer for good adheasion. Personally I would mark the area well where the mirror is to be placed and outline it lightly. About every 8 to 12" or so squirt out about a ping pong ball size of urethane. Press lightly to some what firm evenly throughout. Tap the edges and let sit over night. If your hatch cover is off you need not tape.

justincasey57 01-31-2010 09:13 AM

502ss I see what your talking about but I dont see any prices. I sent in a price request but havent heard from them. any idea of the cost of a 4x8 sheet is? thanks

502ss 01-31-2010 10:39 AM


Originally Posted by justincasey57 (Post 3035543)
502ss I see what your talking about but I dont see any prices. I sent in a price request but havent heard from them. any idea of the cost of a 4x8 sheet is? thanks

Not sure about a 4x8 sheet but I purchased 2 pieces 24"x40"x1/4" thick. It ran me about $130.

It does suck that they dont have prices on their website but I purchase supplies from them for my business so I usually just drop them an email or phone call. I dont believe they are open on weekends so you should here something Monday.

...Jim

getrdunn 01-31-2010 04:22 PM

It's also available in 1/8".

GO4BROKE 02-03-2010 08:29 PM

I attached mine with 3m emblem adhesive 2 sided tape. It has held for 12 years of rough water. Prepping the surface with 3m adhesion promoter will make it even stronger.

Strip Poker 388 02-24-2010 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cabana1 (Post 3033371)
I got mine from a place up here in Cincinnati called GE polymer. A 4x8 sheet was a little under a hundred bucks. Then i cut it close to size with a table saw and fine tooth blade. Router or jig saw works good too.


I'm paying 140 for a sheet 40 to cut to my template and I get the droppings,so far I'm out 540 and 3 broke mirrors:mad:Ive got to find a better way to attach it,I have screw heads that hold the hatch pad on, maybe a spacer behind the glass so it want crack tighten down on the cover, the 3M tape is working on the other glass.just have to cover the screw heads and the sides it needs a backing to protect the silver.

Hank36 02-24-2010 11:36 PM

attaching mirror plex under hatch
 

Originally Posted by justincasey57 (Post 3034806)
how would you attach this?? epoxy?

I used stainless steel screws and finishing stainless steel washers on my 36 outlaw and they worked great.That way if i needed to remove sun pad it would be easy to remove mirror plex.Good luck

brians fever 02-25-2010 06:52 AM


Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 3054643)
I'm paying 140 for a sheet 40 to cut to my template and I get the droppings,so far I'm out 540 and 3 broke mirrors:mad:Ive got to find a better way to attach it,I have screw heads that hold the hatch pad on, maybe a spacer behind the glass so it want crack tighten down on the cover, the 3M tape is working on the other glass.just have to cover the screw heads and the sides it needs a backing to protect the silver.

looks great strip


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