So I went to adjust my rear view mirror a couple of weeks ago and it fell off. Right off the windshield I thought awe crap...oh well I'll fix it later. When I looked at it later I discovered that the mirror had broke when it hit my gear shift **** So...I bought a new one and was wondering how to attach it. The new one is actually a used one from ebay. I have the metal mounting plate thingamajig from my old one, but I'm not sure what to use to reattach it.... I'm a big fan of automotive GOOP, but is there actually something I should use...

 

go to an auto parts store and get a kit to glue the metal thingy back on the glass.

 

Thanks, I'll probably do it tomorrow. I suppose I have to scrape the old sticky crap off the windshield too LOL.

 

hammer and nails definately out of the question.. just make sure you use the cleaner they send with the glue for the glass, otherwise it'll fall of in a few days again, hold that thing in place for a gooooood looooooooooooong time too for it to set. when your figers go numb is a good sign you waited long enough

 

I used that stuff too. Real strong- for a better bond leave the metal tab on the windshield for a day before putting the mirror on it.

 

use a razor blade and it will come right off. i should know i do them alot cuz i work in a body shop.

 

just did mine a little while back.. i think the little kit was $1.99 said to mark the outside of the windshield with a crayon before taking off the inside glue with razor and the cleaner so you are sure to put it back in the right spot, it worked great. hasn't fallen off yet!

 

I've done it before also. The little glue kit works great, just follow directions. Razor blade, rubbing alcohol, black marker, and two beers.

 

I have used the stuff from the auto parts store to fix them. Usually the next summer they fall off when the inside of the vehicle gets to hot. The very best thing to use ,I have found is J B weld. Temperature doesnt affect it at all. Never had one come off after J B weld.

 

I've glued up 3 mirrors with the Permatex kit and none of them fell off again.

Hainsley, since you are in IL and it's a mite chilly you need to take extra care that you have everything warm. A heated shop would be ideal, but if that's not available I've had good success with the following procedure: Run the vehicle with the defrost set on "boil your eyeballs". Put a blanket over the windshield to block the wind. When the outside of the windshield is warm to the touch, go ahead and glue on the button. Leave the vehicle run for another half hour with the defrost on high and the blanket on the windshield.

 

If you dont bring your truck down to Texas , wher the inside of a parked vehicle gets to around 160* or more you will probably be ok.

 

Marker, razor blade, rubbing alcohol, heat, blanket, Permatex, and six beers....got it. Thanks for the tips guys! ...especially the ten beers, thats brillliant!

 

Even up here in Wisconsin it gets pretty warm in the summer. According to my digital thermometer, which is in the shade, the highest I had last summer was 117.3*F I know the inside of my truck got hot that day, because I had a bunch of CD's that melted and dripped onto my seats. The coldest I had last winter was -37.6*F. We have to put up with a lot of different weather.