Best adhesive to reattach rear view mirror??

[Joe Tonich]

I've reattached the rear view mirror twice already with the stuff you get at the auto parts stores but it keeps falling off again. :( Is there a better adhesive I could use out there or do I have to keep using this stuff?

Joe

[Jim DeLaney]

Go to the dealer, or to an auto body shop supplier (or the body shop itself). They'll have the right stuff. Probably won't cost any more than the parts store stuff, either...

[Chuck Crum]

Joe

I had the same problem using the auto supply kits which advise "a small amout" of cement.

Finally I applied a lot and have had no more failures.

Chuck

[Michael Perata]

I've reattached the rear view mirror twice already with the stuff you get at the auto parts stores but it keeps falling off again. :( Is there a better adhesive I could use out there or do I have to keep using this stuff?

Joe
Do not, I repeat do not attach the rear view mirror with CA unless there is an intervening expandable material.

I guarantee your windshield will crack because of the differential expansion of the metal of the rear view mirror attaching point and the glass. DAMHIKT.

[Jason Roehl]

Man, Joe, be gentle when you adjust that mirror!! :D I've actually had real good success with the stuff from the auto parts store. I've reattached mirrors in 3 different vehicles with the stuff, and I know the mirrors are still on in 2 of the vehicles (because I still own them), the third car was an acquaintance's, and he doesn't have it anymore. IIRC, I cleaned the glass well with alcohol or lacquer thinner, along with the metal tab, then followed the directions on back. Holding it in place for a minute while the glue sets up is the tricky part, but I think a little wiggle when you first put it on may help it set. Then don't attach the mirror to the metal tab too soon--waiting longer is better.

[Joe Suelter]

Hey Joe, go to your favorite auto glass installer, they will put up your mirror for next to nothing, and most of them guarantee it! I had a problem with the wife's car like you describe, kept falling off. Finally got p'd off and went to a windshield installer and he charged me $5 to glue it up with his glue. Hasn't fell off yet and that was 3 years ago!

[Joe Tonich]

Man, Joe, be gentle when you adjust that mirror!! :D

The stupid thing just fell off! Didn't touch it or nuthin. I know I'm not the best lookin fella around, but that just ain't right! I guess I aughta be greatful it just fell off and not BROKE when I looked in it. :eek: Was going to go to a dealer and get their stuff but had a realty lady come give me a ballpark figure on a selling price on my house & she just left. Service dept. closed already. Going to have to use the parts store stuff cause I'm going to Tenn. and SWMBO needs it to drive. :( If it don't stay on this time I'm gonna have the dealership stuff on hand and if that don't work I'll go to the windshield installer.

Thanks all!

Joe