tjenkins Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Help...<P>Car in warm weather today, sun beating down on the windshield. When I wasn't looking , the rear view mirror just dropped off.<P>Seems the glue that holds the small thick metal mounting plate gave way.<P>I'm set to go to NAPA or Checkers - does anyone know if what they have works, and if so, do I need to 'prep' the area somehow?<P>--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Any auto parts store, probably even a K Mart type, will have a rear view mirror adhesive kit for about three dollars. It consists of a cleaner prep and an adhestive. It should take about 15 minutes to reattach the mirror bracket to the glass. Last about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 the kit should come with glue and cleaning pad and instructions, be sure to mark on the outside of the windshield where you'll put the metal piece before you clean the inside. I clean the area first with a razor blade then the cleaning fluid following what directions they give. Be careful to install metal mounting curve side UP - wait the glue dry time, then when you put the mirror on metal mounting do not over tighten!<P>Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattaboy Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Run by a glass shop that installs windshields, they have the materials needed, the expertise, and the last one I used didn't even charge me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 Hey Tom. I am not sure if You did Your mirror yet but if You havent I always leave the mounting plate on the windshield after glueing it back on for a couple of hours to let the adhesive cure real good. I havent had one fall off yet by doing it. Then when You put Your mirror back on the chances of it falling off are alot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjenkins Posted July 23, 2001 Author Share Posted July 23, 2001 Yes... bought a K-Mart kit, and made a wooden mount. Glued and held it for 3 hours in the sunlight. Seems to work like a champ.<P>Thanks!<P>--Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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