justv received my brackets nice and prompt, thanks rowlsey.
im painting them with hammerite, what are they made of? just so's i know how thorough to be with the paint for rust reasons.
Also im wondering about getting the large mirrors while im at it:
http://www.paddockspares.com/pm752-door ... offer.html
good idea?
Are these wing mirrors suitable?
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They're just mild steel, I personally don't like hammerite. Etch primer or red oxide then top coat.
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Happy with these 'big ones' but have a bit of a wobble, not on the bracket. Does anyone know how to tighten up the spring? They are the ones from paddock spares..
Happy with these 'big ones' but have a bit of a wobble, not on the bracket. Does anyone know how to tighten up the spring? They are the ones from paddock spares..
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Happy with these 'big ones' but have a bit of a wobble, not on the bracket. Does anyone know how to tighten up the spring? They are the ones from paddock spares..[/quote]
mine did that, had to take them apart then I put a wallplug inside to let the (another) screw get hold of it. 60 down the M4... no movement.
mine did that, had to take them apart then I put a wallplug inside to let the (another) screw get hold of it. 60 down the M4... no movement.
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crazyhorse wrote:Happy with these 'big ones' but have a bit of a wobble, not on the bracket. Does anyone know how to tighten up the spring? They are the ones from paddock spares..
mine did that, had to take them apart then I put a wallplug inside to let the (another) screw get hold of it. 60 down the M4... no movement.[/quote]
Did you take the rubber edging off and remove the glass to do that?
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Did you take the rubber edging off and remove the glass to do that?slowcoach wrote:crazyhorse wrote:Happy with these 'big ones' but have a bit of a wobble, not on the bracket. Does anyone know how to tighten up the spring? They are the ones from paddock spares..
mine did that, had to take them apart then I put a wallplug inside to let the (another) screw get hold of it. 60 down the M4... no movement.
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No No, I just took the connector off and the bracket and stuck a wall plug through the hole, then put back together (a bit fiddly) with quite a big Phillips screw. The original allen key one I overtightened (trying to stop it wobbling) and lost it's thread hence the screw in the wallplug.
It's not the prettiest, but no-one sees it except for my conscience.