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Topic: Rearview mirror fell off
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-27-2001 08:28 PM
   
Anyone know what kind of glue will hold it in place?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 14201
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-27-2001 08:32 PM
Joe call any glass shop they will know.And if you dont a rearview mirror,you'll never have to see any chevys front ends again.  SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-27-2001 10:11 PM
Thanks
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5919
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-27-2001 10:19 PM
Miror fell off my Dodge ca ca van when it was almost new. Tried glue from auto parts-sh*t! Went to a glass shop. they used some glue that went off fairly quick. Never came off again. Wouldn't charge me, I gave the glue guy a tip.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 19128
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-27-2001 10:53 PM
Yea, most quailty shops will do a glue job for free knowing when you Glass work done you'll return 
sam
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T5owner
Gearhead Posts: 641
From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 12-28-2001 12:52 AM
Most Nappa shops sell a set, that includes special glue. Essential is a sort of fiber-cloth. I needed to do it only twice (first time I did not properly clean the glass), now it is hanging again and I can see this black Charger in my rearview mirror.
Try it, this little Charger picture glued in your mirror makes your day
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2830
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-28-2001 09:56 AM
I took my Rearview out with my laptop this summer. I bought some adhesive at one place, and it was like oil. Didn't work AT ALL. Went to a different store and bought a different brand, and it worked great. NAPA had the brand that worked. I think the other must have had an obsolete shelf life. It's easy, provided you get one that sticks!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-28-2001 10:07 AM
I use Loctite mirror glue. It's worked for me 100% of the time. Make sure you get it on straight! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2760
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-28-2001 10:51 PM
I just had the windshield replaced in my Explorer. When I got in it, the mirror was too high, so I mentioned it to the installer, he apologized, due to his mistake, but said there was no way in hell he could change it after the insert was glued on. Mike
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-29-2001 08:38 PM
A real b.... if that stuff got somewhere it shouldn't huh.
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Harrys'65
Gearhead Posts: 341
From: Saint Paul, MN
Registered: Sep 99
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posted 12-30-2001 08:58 AM
First off....how do you take a mirror out with a Laptop? That must be a BIG lap... I have used the 3M mirror adhesive on a couple of my cars and it works great. It has a primer with brush and adhesive in the kit. I have yet to have one come back off. I am a little biased, they do put my kids through school... ------------------
Harry Straub
'65 Mustang Coupe
http://www.harrystraub.com/resto.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 37258
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-30-2001 03:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kcode:
I just had the windshield replaced in my Explorer. When I got in it, the mirror was too high, so I mentioned it to the installer, he apologized, due to his mistake, but said there was no way in hell he could change it after the insert was glued on. Mike
They do come off, you just need the balls to do it. A well placed smack to the side with a hammer and they're off. Like I said, it takes balls.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2830
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-02-2002 02:07 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
They do come off, you just need the balls to do it. A well placed smack to the side with a hammer
Or a laptop!! I had the laptop case sitting on the passenger seat, and as I was getting out, I swung it up over the shifter to pull it with me, and I guess I lifted a bit too much. Whack! Doh!!
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RagTop
Journeyman Posts: 18
From: Pleasanton, CA, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-04-2002 03:10 PM
You are now cursed to have your rearview mirror come off in your hand or fall in your lap for eternity. I would go to a glass house if I were you. The junk in the autoparts stores never seems to work long term. When I had my windshield replaced recently the glass house had to remove the factory base from the old one to accept the stock mirror. The original glue was so hardy that the old windshield cracked trying to remove it.------------------
Regards,
RagTop
69 Meadowlark Yellow convertible, 302(308)/4V
69 Royal Maroon SportsRoof, 351W(363)/4V
00 Pewter Camaro Z28, LS1
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