My exterior mirrors were ripped off their mounts. I live in the greater Phoenix (Tempe) area and had to travel to Western Texas to buy replacement mirrors from a salvaged bus.
Unlike modern mirrors they fit almost flush with the side of the bus. These Velcro mirrors have a rubber piece that hides the mount.


Anyway, I now there are numerous 'Helping hands tools on the market. The helping hand that allows on drywall person to hang a ceiling in a new home, a tyranny jack that allows one person to disconnect a tyranny from the engine, driveshaft etc & safely extract the tyranny and lower it to the ground. I have attempted to bolt the replacement mirrors the left and right sides of the RV. I am getting to old to hold one study for a few minutes so the mounting bolts can be started into the threaded mirror. Surely there is a tool to hold a heavy mirror in place while it is bolted to the RV. Does this tool exist??

Thanks Lonnie Stepp

Smear a 1/32 inch layer of Shoe Goo on each surface around the top half. Let them dry for 10 minutes or so, depending on temperature. When it is somewhere between dry and tacky is about right.

You might be able to use another contact cement, but Shoe Goo is thicker than most of them.

Saw the heads off a couple of bolts and screw them in as pilot rods. Pick two holes far apart.

Install the mirrors in position, making sure they are well-seated. If it seems tight, remove the pilot bolts and fasten them at your own speed.

I'm beginning to think Bill sells Shoe Goo...

(Gotta love that stuff)

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Originally posted by Steve VW:
I'm beginning to think Bill sells Shoe Goo...

(Gotta love that stuff)

I wish.

I actually started using it when good tennis shoes(K Swiss) were quite expensive, and I wore out the toe of one serving. Somebody told me about it, and soon I was using it on the wear spots of all my shoes. From there, its usefulness to me just multiplied.

It runs in the family. My granddaughter brings her broken Chinese toys to my son, with the toy in one hand and the tube of Shoe Goo in the other hand, saying, "Daddy fix."

I may have a thing for glue, as I grew up deprived. The only glue in the stores was LePage's Hide Glue. A little later, Duco Cement was available. When I couldn't get Duco I made model airplane glue by melting toothbrush handles in acetone. My stick and paper rubber powered planes all had to be painted a dark color to prevent the brown green color of the glue from showing through. I was accused of getting my glue from the feedlot.


Anyway, the maker of Shoe Goo has a line of Goop that are all pretty similar.

ONLY RV, Lawn and Garden, Sport/Outdoor & Marine are UV resistant.

Hardness All: 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength: All same
Tensile strength: 3500 or 3800 lb/in2 (an 8% difference
Elongation: All 900% (ASTM D-412)
Service temperature All-40°F to 150°F


WARNING: TMI follows

Amazing GOOP® and Craft GOOP® is a thinner formula for precise, detailed work.
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Wood & Furniture GOOP® is a thicker, non-slump formula perfect for vertical and overhead applications.
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Automotive GOOP®, Household GOOP® and Plumbing GOOP® are all the same formula.
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SHOE GOO® is a more rubbery formula allowing for greater flexibility.

PROPERTIES OF ALL UNCURED PRODUCTS
Color All come in clear, some in black or gray
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent All are Toluene, Petroleum distillates except E6000 is Perchloroethylene
Density All Goops 7.4 lbs/gal, Shoe Goo 7.5, E 6000 11 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume, E-6000 30/40
Viscosity Goops 100,000 cps, SG 170.000; E 6000 50k-200k
Tack time All 2 minutes
Full cure time All Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage All Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability All Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life All 2 years (unopened)

PROPERTIES OF ALL CURED PRODUCTS
Chemical resistance All same
UV resistance ONLY RV, Lawn and Garden, Sport/Outdoor & Marine are UV resistant.
Hardness All 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength All same
Tensile strength 3500 or 3800 lb/in2 (an 8% difference
Elongation All 900% (ASTM D-412)
Service temperature All-40°F (-40°C) to 150°F (66°C)


PROPERTIES OF UNCURED PLUMBING GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED PLUMBING GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
Elongation 900% (ASTM D-412)
Service temperature -40°F (-40°C) to 150°F (66°C)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED RV GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 498 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED RV GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance YES; paint over for added longevity of UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149
Tensile strength 3500 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED AUTOMOTIVE GOOP
Color(s) Clear and Black
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED AUTOMOTIVE GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No;…… paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED SPORT AND OUTDOOR GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 498 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED SPORT AND OUTDOOR
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance YES; paint over for added longevity of UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149
Tensile strength 3500 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MARINE GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 498 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED MARINE GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance YES; paint over for added longevity of UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3500 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED SHOO GOO
Color Clear and Black
VOC 486 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.5 lbs/gal
Solids 46% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 170,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50 and 80 °F (10 and 27 °C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 1 year (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED SHOE GOO
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No;……. paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED E 6000
Color(s) Clear, white, gray, black
VOC 1.198 grams/liter
Solvent Perchloroethylene
Non-flammable Yes
Density 11.0 +/- 0.1 lbs/gal
Solids 30% by weight, 40% by volume
Viscosity High: 200,000 cps; Medium: 100,000 cps; Low: 50,000 cps
Tack time ~4 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50 °F (10 °C) and 80 °F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED E 6000
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3500 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED ALL PURPOSE GOOP
Color(s) Clear
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED ALL PURPOSE GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149)
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED CRAFT GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED CRAFT GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED HOUSEHOLD GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED HOUSEHOLD GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED LAWN AND GARDEN GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 498 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs./gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED LAWN AND GARDEN GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance Yes; paint over for added longevity of UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149);
Tensile strength 3500 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)
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PROPERTIES OF UNCURED WOOD & FURNITURE GOOP
Color Clear
VOC 475 gram/liter
Solvent Toluene, Petroleum distillates (flammable)
Density 7.4 lbs/gal
Solids 45% by weight, 42% by volume
Viscosity 100,000 cps
Tack time 2 minutes
Full cure time Thin film: 24 hours; Thick film: 48-72 hours
Storage Store in dry area between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C)
Freeze/thaw stability Stable; allow product to warm to room temperature before using
Shelf life 2 years (unopened)
PROPERTIES OF CURED WOOD & FURNITURE GOOP
Chemical resistance Excellent to water, dilute acids and dilute bases
UV resistance No; paint over for UV resistance
Hardness 80 Shore A
Dielectric strength 400V/mil (ASTM D-149
Tensile strength 3800 lb/in2 (ASTM D-412)