Rear view mirror glue.
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Rear view mirror glue.
The rear view mirror on my van windshield keeps falling off after a while. I have nothing hanging on it.
I used that glue they sell in the parts store for rear view mirrors a couple of times and followed the directions to a T, but it only lasts a couple or three months and falls off again. I've tried using Super glue
and get a little better results but it just fell off again. I just tried some new Super glue called Advanced Extra Strength and I'll see how long that lasts. Anybody got anything better to use ?
I used that glue they sell in the parts store for rear view mirrors a couple of times and followed the directions to a T, but it only lasts a couple or three months and falls off again. I've tried using Super glue
and get a little better results but it just fell off again. I just tried some new Super glue called Advanced Extra Strength and I'll see how long that lasts. Anybody got anything better to use ?
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The problem is not with the glue, but getting the surface of the glass clean enough.
Try getting a small can of acetone (the stuff in fingernail polish remover) from a paint supply or hardware store and REALLY clean the glass and the metal block. Apply the adhesive and stick it back on. Let is set up for 1 full day before attaching the mirror.
P.S. Super glue will not hold for very long under any circumstances, Use the correct adhesive for rearview mirrors. Throw any unused portion away as it will not keep once opened.
Dialtone
Try getting a small can of acetone (the stuff in fingernail polish remover) from a paint supply or hardware store and REALLY clean the glass and the metal block. Apply the adhesive and stick it back on. Let is set up for 1 full day before attaching the mirror.
P.S. Super glue will not hold for very long under any circumstances, Use the correct adhesive for rearview mirrors. Throw any unused portion away as it will not keep once opened.
Dialtone
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I had the same problem for a while.
Then I used rubbing alcohol (isophrophl) to clean the mating surfaces.
BTW; when you do have to adjust the mirror, don't tap on it.
My morror seemed to come off on hot days when I tapped on it to adjust it.
Then I used rubbing alcohol (isophrophl) to clean the mating surfaces.
BTW; when you do have to adjust the mirror, don't tap on it.
My morror seemed to come off on hot days when I tapped on it to adjust it.
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Let the pros do it.
I tried several times to get that rearview mirror to stick.
I drove the car over to the local glass shop and asked them how much they would charge me to stick the thing on.
"Free!!!"
The manager said as long as I considered his shop, the next time I needed a windshield put in, they would put the mirror on . . . No charge!
Done deal.
I tried several times to get that rearview mirror to stick.
I drove the car over to the local glass shop and asked them how much they would charge me to stick the thing on.
"Free!!!"
The manager said as long as I considered his shop, the next time I needed a windshield put in, they would put the mirror on . . . No charge!
Done deal.
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I use Locktite 'Rear View Mirror Adhesive'. Clean both surfaces, get the old adhesive off until they are smooth, clean with rubbing alcohol and follow the intructions. Take the bracket out of the mirror before you install it(the bracket). After it has cured, install the mirror. I noticed that you live in SE Texas, the windshield in your vehicle gets extremely hot and that weakens the adhesive. Do you have a 14 inch mirror? try a 10 incher. Try and auto glass installer for the locktite. I carry a kit with me all the time in my glasstruck and install them for free. Come on up to the Panhandle and I'll do yours. It's only about 600 miles!!!
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http://www.thelastglue.com/home.html
I wonder if this stuff would work, best superglue you will ever use, not to mention the most expensive.
I wonder if this stuff would work, best superglue you will ever use, not to mention the most expensive.
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I cleaned the old glue with nailpolish remover. Then i used superglue to stick it back on...its been holding for over a year 
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I've had very good luck using 5 minute epoxy .
Use a razor blade to remove all traces of the old glue first, then use masking tape to hold the mirror mount in place for a day or so. I've done this with two trucks, one over five years ago, and still holding. The other lasted two years till I sold the truck.
The mirror glue kits they sell never did seem to work right for me.
Use a razor blade to remove all traces of the old glue first, then use masking tape to hold the mirror mount in place for a day or so. I've done this with two trucks, one over five years ago, and still holding. The other lasted two years till I sold the truck.
The mirror glue kits they sell never did seem to work right for me.
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Those glue kits you buy at the parts store work best when the weather is warm.
I found that out the hard way. "Hey, what the hell is the mirror doing on top of my dash!?".
Another stupid mistake people make is putting the bracket upside down.
I found that out the hard way. "Hey, what the hell is the mirror doing on top of my dash!?".
Another stupid mistake people make is putting the bracket upside down.
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