Blue88Comanche Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 last month my rear view mirror fell off and a week later i put it back on only for it to fall off again... over the past year or so it has fallen off 6 or 7 times, and now it is becoming tiresome. I have used several kits and sticky strips for the mirror mount and have tried super glue as well.. this weekend i might use J B quick weld and see how long that lasts... is there some trick to mounting the mirror mount? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Its all about preparing the surface and the curing time of the adhesive. Make sure all old adhesive and residue has been completely removed from the glass [razor blade], and then go over it with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or other chemicals. Do the same if possible to the mirror puck where it mounts to the glass. Also make sure temperatures aren't too extreme and allow plenty of time for the adhesive to cure before any drastic movement or adjustment of the mirror. I've never had to put a mirror on more than once after it has fallen or been pulled off. A local windshield repair place may have a suggestion for a strong adhesive or other techniques to use as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 :agree: 3M Name brand in adhesives-they have a good kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Take a small piece of sandpaper and rough up just the spot where it mounts. Its a trick I learned when I worked at NAPA and have never had one fall off since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 i have sanded the mount it self and cleaned the surfaces but not sand the window yet, i will give that a shot this weekend and if it falls off again out with the quick weld thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Using the adhesive sold specifically for mirror tabs, and scrubbing with IPA or acetone, I have never had one come back off without a great deal of brute force - and busted glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroxsteve Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Be carefull using super glue, I have seen when people use it and bump the mirror it pulled a chunck of the glass out and damaged the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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