Poundz9oh9 Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 Hey guys, I just got some brackets done for a flush mounted type mirror bracket and don't think I can bring myself to drilling the chrome trim around my door frame. I've heard that people have used that 3M double sided tape to hold body kits and the like and was wondering if you guys thought that I could use it for mounting my mirrors? If it sounds like it'll work, where could I find the stuff too. Would it be at the local auto parts house or do I need to find a specialty shop. All help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 The use in body panels offer a high surface area to weight ratio. Unfortunately, side mirrors (in general) offer no such advantage, and IMHO, it would be unwise to use double-sided tape for this application. BTW, any good autobody repair supply store should carry this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted December 26, 2003 Share Posted December 26, 2003 Right. The 3M tape is OK for flimsy plastic things like fake scoops and such, but there is too much weight and leverage on a side-view mirror and it would fall off before you got the engine started. Sorry about that. If you really wanted to mount something SECURELY, like a scop, I would use something called "servo tape" which you could get an a hobby store selling r/c cars. It's double-sided and MUCh stronger than 3M. Except it's black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poundz9oh9 Posted December 29, 2003 Author Share Posted December 29, 2003 ok - decided to go with some rivets --- pics soon to follow -- thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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