06-04-2019, 12:06 PM
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My Rearview Mirror Fell Off the Windshield
I'm trying to figure out what glue I need to use to reattach the mirror. It doesn't attach directly to the glass but to a black plastic sticker that is itself attached to the glass. Any ideas?
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06-04-2019, 01:33 PM
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Any autoparts store will have rearview mirror reattachment kits. There should be a metal piece that the mirror screws on to. You will have to readhere that piece, let the glue set and then mount to it.
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06-05-2019, 05:37 AM
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From reviews and testimonials, the best glue I found to use is this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've used others Autoparts stores in my Camry which every year I seamed to have to re-glue it.
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06-07-2019, 09:16 AM
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Does the glue adhere To the Plastic Strip on the Windshield?
Does the glue adhere to the black plastic strip on the windshield or should I scrape that strip off, then glue directly to the glass?
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07-24-2019, 03:10 PM
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I have scrupulously followed the directions, thoroughly cleaned both the metal button and the windshield plastic, applied with the temperature above 50F and below 80F, allowed the glue to cure for 48 hours before attaching the mirror and still it falls off. This is nuts. Ideas?
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07-24-2019, 04:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reverie
I have scrupulously followed the directions, thoroughly cleaned both the metal button and the windshield plastic, applied with the temperature above 50F and below 80F, allowed the glue to cure for 48 hours before attaching the mirror and still it falls off. This is nuts. Ideas?
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use a razor blade to remove the old goop.. then use alcohol to clean the glass and metal pad... put the glue on the pad surface . place tape just under the location of install then use tape to hold the metal pad in place.. normally 24 hrs in warm weather.
also use a clean cloth to clean up the glue surface no paper ..
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07-24-2019, 08:38 PM
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Lucky!
Leave it off, learn to use the side mirrors.
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07-25-2019, 04:47 AM
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call a glass installer and ask about a price.
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07-25-2019, 08:57 AM
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Use this. It's the best and works every time.
Industrial AAM kit; same as AA 312/SF 736; for holding rearview mirror buttons to windshields
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NCB03325
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07-25-2019, 09:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reverie
I have scrupulously followed the directions, thoroughly cleaned both the metal button and the windshield plastic, applied with the temperature above 50F and below 80F, allowed the glue to cure for 48 hours before attaching the mirror and still it falls off. This is nuts. Ideas?
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Buy a better install kit, the cheap ones don't always work
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