New Right Side Mirror Install

[challengermaniac]

Received a nice right outside mirror which came with the two screws and gasket and just wondering how well that would actually work or should I be looking to also get an install kit given I really want it to stay on the car!

[anlauto]

Yea you might want to put nutserts into the door rather them just self tapping metal screws

[JS29]

Definitely go with the nutserts! Harbor fright has a kit. 

[Rich G.]

The kit he shows looks like nutserts . Looks like they are giving you a bolt to turn to draw the nutsert in.

[anlauto]

The kit he shows looks like nutserts . Looks like they are giving you a bolt to turn to draw the nutsert in.

Yes, the kit pictures is the correct kit, he's asking if it's worth buying the kit or not...

[Burdar]

What thread are the screws?  The Harbor Freight rivnut tool probably comes with the correct size.  It's a little more money then the "kit" but then you'd have the tool to use on future projects.

[Dakota]

I used that kit when reattaching my mirror.   It worked fine, and yes that is a nutsert that comes with it.   

[Claudia]

When I decided to add a passenger door mirror, my car was already painted.  I ended up just using machine screws with nuts on the backside to attach the mirror . . . I was afraid of damaging the paint putting in the nutserts.

[Jay Bee]

See the Youtube vids on Reply#6(if the link doesn't jump there)

https://forum.e-bodies.org/body-shop/5/jasons-stupid-question-of-the-month/3577/msg52331#msg52331

[challengermaniac]

All very good information for correctly installing a Nutsert.

Question, what additional precautions are necessary when installing a Nutsert to PAINTED metal other than first applying tape to the area to prevent scratches?

[RUNCHARGER]

I've done about 100 of these lately. Some into thin steel and aluminum and about 50 into fibreglass. The tool is fast, easy and  can make for a perfect job.

[challengermaniac]

Thanks for all of the information everyone. 

Feeling well informed this turned out to be a very easy install with great results and no impact to paint!

[Dakota]