Whats the best way to glue a rearview mirror back on

[BooGiMaN]

I tried superglue but it keeps falling back off

I scrape the glass clean then use a bit of alcohol to clean the glass before a use the superglue...but it will last about a week before it falls back off


any suggestions on what glue to use?

 

[FoBoT]

they make special glue just for rear view mirrors, it works

epoxy would also work, but it isn't clear

your auto parts store should have a tiny tube

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_care_sat/1272426.html

 

[iamwiz82]

Go get the specific glue they use. They sell kits specifically for that.

 

[Spacehead]

I bought a special glue from my local auto parts store.

 

[five40]

Go get a 60 second epoxy. My mirror fell off, then I went and got the "mirror glue" stuff for cars and that only lasted for about 6 months. I've had the 60 second epoxy on for a year+ and it shows no signs of getting loose.

 

[BooGiMaN]

thanks guys ill hit the auto parts store after work today

 

[nakedfrog]

Nailgun.

 

[glen]

I just had mine fixed by a guy at a carwash who glues back tons of these becasue when the cars go from hot sun, to cool washing, and back to hot sun, it makes them fall off sometimes.
he said don't use the kit
don't use gel super glue
use regular super glue - hold it in place for one min - then don't touch it for 24 hours
So you have to position it the enxt day
if you position it after 15 mins, it will fall off in a about a week.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Nailgun.

this does work if you have one of those wooden windshields

 

[BoomerD]

Take it to an auto glass shop and let them do it. It usually costs only a little more than the DIY kits, and they almost always guarantee their work...I think the last one I had done cost $7.50