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Old 11-05-2018, 03:52 PM
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My rear vision mirror fell off yesterday, the sticky pad it attaches to has lost its stick with old age. Any ideas on how to stick back on? Super glue?
 
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Old 11-05-2018, 04:03 PM
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Any parts store sells mirror adhesive.
 
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Old 11-05-2018, 05:22 PM
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Any parts store sells mirror adhesive.
Yup, but make sure both surfaces are very clean.
 
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Old 11-05-2018, 07:13 PM
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And follow the instructions. You only need one drop of glue. This is one case where more is NOT better.
 
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Old 11-05-2018, 07:30 PM
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I've stuck them back on with double sided 3M exterior trim tape before :P not a permanent solution by any means, but it would last you a good wile so long as you prep the surfaces good.
 
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Old 11-05-2018, 09:10 PM
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Something I have found to make it easy to get the mirror in the exact same spot on the windshield is - before cleaning the glass on the inside if there is still glue residue on the windshield go to the outside and draw with a marker around the edge of the residue. After mirror is reattached the marker washes off with window cleaner
 
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I've never had any of the DIY glues to work worth a dang. The last time I had one fall off I brought it to a windshield replacement place and had them put it on. Cost less than buying the stuff from the auto parts store.
 
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Thanks, guys, lots of good advice. I've found some rear vision glue at a parts store to use.
 
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