MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: marko on February 04, 2014, 11:51:27 pm

Title: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: marko on February 04, 2014, 11:51:27 pm

Anyone recommend any particular type of glue to stick a rain sensor mount to the windscreen on mk5 golf??
Gonna have a go at the retrofit of auto dim/rain sensing mirror at the weekend.just found the kit has no adhesive or glue in it.
Thanks

Title: Re: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: skard on February 05, 2014, 01:18:13 am

There is an OEM glue, but I don't know the current part number.
There is a couple listed here but they may be outdated http://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/rain-light-sensor-retrofit-and-installation-vw-diy/

I did this in our Tiguan but opted to crack the windscreen, and paid the excess to get a new one with a pre-mounted sensor holder in the right place.

I doubted any Loctite type tubes would hold it, the frame and mirror unit is heavy.
Otherwise I had a local independent glass fitter who offered to fit the frame for me with the proper adhesive. If you have a local windscreen place it would be worth dropping in and asking them if you can get some/maybe fit it for you.

Title: Re: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: doylebros on February 05, 2014, 06:01:01 pm

This may help

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=38426.0

Title: Re: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: reaper7881 on February 07, 2014, 09:28:38 pm

just found this on the bay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181275826598?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

is this the actual thing that holds the sensor to the screen?

Title: Re: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: skard on February 07, 2014, 09:35:16 pm

The sensor is not glued, I take it Marko is asking for the adhesive to stick the metal frame to the windscreen.

Have a look here, the sensor slots into the metal clip and then a spring on the back of the mirror unit compresses it in tight
http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/OEM-Original-Auto-headlight-switch-Rain-Light-Wiper-Sensor-Anti-glare-Rear-View-Mirror-For-VW/1583183414.html

Title: Re:
Post by: SI-R32 on February 08, 2014, 07:07:27 am

If its just a standard mirror back without rain sensor then its D 000 703 A1 which is set of glass metal adhesive

If you have the rain sensor then you need D 180 KD2 A1 which is a 2-pack polyurethane adhesive

1st ones about a Tenner 2nd about 25 quid.

Title: Re: Rain sensor adhesive
Post by: marko on February 09, 2014, 10:34:42 pm

Thanks guys..
Its the D180KD2A1 that i want...