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SVOboy

08-08-2008 08:23 PM

How do you build side mirror block off plates to avoid water leakage?

Well, I was sad that honda wussed out on making the stock block off plate...so now I have to make a custom one, but water is an issue. How do you water-proof yours?

dcb	08-08-2008 08:30 PM

butter (of the silicon variety)

metroschultz

08-08-2008 08:58 PM

I concur,
a bit of black silicone adhesive/sealer around the edge, and use your screws from the inside to hold it, should keep you watertight.
I prefer the adhesive/sealer for its glue like property as well as the sealing it provides.
For a few pennies less you can get silicone sealant, without the adhesive property.
My .02,
S.

cfg83

08-08-2008 09:22 PM

SVOBoy -

I used the spongy taped back weather stripping that you get in hardware stores :

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3...rgapcm4.th.jpg

But, it's cheesy and is changing shape in the heat.

Like metroschultz says, the silicone sealers (rated for uber-heat?) are what I need to do in order to get it to look professional.

CarloSW2

basjoos

08-08-2008 09:26 PM

Filled in the holes left from cutting off the mirror with JB Weld, then sanded it smooth and painted.

metroschultz

08-08-2008 09:57 PM

Hey where did you get that?

cfg83,
Where did you get that tiny mirror?
I would like to get one and have seen them on a few cars here, but couldn't find out who made it or where it comes from.
Thank You, (in advance)
Schultz

cfg83

08-08-2008 10:00 PM

metroschultz -

Quote:

Originally Posted by metroschultz (Post 52166)

cfg83,
Where did you get that tiny mirror?
I would like to get one and have seen them on a few cars here, but couldn't find out who made it or where it comes from.
Thank You, (in advance)
Schultz

Here's my thread on all my mirror shenanigans :

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...size-1329.html

CarloSW2

dcb	08-08-2008 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metroschultz (Post 52166)

cfg83,
Where did you get that tiny mirror?

LOL, cfg83 your dentist called and wants his mirror back :D

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