Went over a speed bump today and the rear view mirror just fell off the windscreen.
Windscreen and mirror all look original so quite bizarre. Does anyone know what I can use to stick the mirror back on with.
I don't want to start messing around with all types of glue that might damage the glass
Thanks in advance
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Rear view mirror
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Nate
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Re: Rear view mirror
has it just come off it's mount, or has the mount come off the glass?
assuming it's come off it's mount, just slide it on and tighten up the allen headed bolt to secure it.
if the mount has come off the glass, then it needs to be glued back on. for this the glass and mount need to be clean with no traces of the old glue left. then use this stuff or a similar product to re-secure it. follow the instructions to the letter and it will work. only the ones that have the mesh square in will work long term - they are a "2 pack" adhesive. the mesh contains the hardener to make the resin set in under a minute.
sticky pads or superglue won't work!
assuming it's come off it's mount, just slide it on and tighten up the allen headed bolt to secure it.
if the mount has come off the glass, then it needs to be glued back on. for this the glass and mount need to be clean with no traces of the old glue left. then use this stuff or a similar product to re-secure it. follow the instructions to the letter and it will work. only the ones that have the mesh square in will work long term - they are a "2 pack" adhesive. the mesh contains the hardener to make the resin set in under a minute.
sticky pads or superglue won't work!
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Gaz GT2
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Re: Rear view mirror
Cheers nate
The whole thing came off. Just bought the mirror glue, nice cheap fix didn't think super glue would work,
The only thing i've ever successfully stuck with super glue are my fingers together
The whole thing came off. Just bought the mirror glue, nice cheap fix didn't think super glue would work,
The only thing i've ever successfully stuck with super glue are my fingers together
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the edmundator
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Re: Rear view mirror
I've used the Loctite rear view mirror fixing kit you can get from Halfords, with good results. It has a piece if mesh that you cut to size, apply the glue and the bond the mirror to the windscreen.
The two tips I would give are, firstly, to carefully mark the centre of the windscreen, and secondly, to bond the metal mounting to the screen without the mirror attached. It will bond much more securely without the weight of the mirror pulling on it.
The two tips I would give are, firstly, to carefully mark the centre of the windscreen, and secondly, to bond the metal mounting to the screen without the mirror attached. It will bond much more securely without the weight of the mirror pulling on it.
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Nate
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Re: Rear view mirror
same kit as in the ebay link, just branded different. all made by the same company. i think it's basically araldite rapidthe edmundator wrote:I've used the Loctite rear view mirror fixing kit you can get from Halfords, with good results.
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MacColl
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Re: Rear view mirror
I've got the loctite stuff that I used a few months back. It can be used again. If you don't mind the drive up to Kilmaurs you can have it for free 
Edit..
Clearly I didn't read your post
you've bought the stuff already. Oh well good to have some spare 
Edit..
Clearly I didn't read your post
you've bought the stuff already. Oh well good to have some spare