GP1138 Posted September 11, 2005 Report Posted September 11, 2005 I need to know if there's a better glue out there to put up rearview mirrors. I have tried Krazy Glue, but that apparently does not work, as it lasted a week before my rearview mirror fell off again, and I let the glue cure all night before I hung it back up again. Any thoughts? Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted September 11, 2005 Report Posted September 11, 2005 auto parts stores have kits including cleaner to clean the glass and a special glue Quote
RareGMFan Posted September 11, 2005 Report Posted September 11, 2005 There's glue out there purposely for rear view mirrors. Two part system on most. I'd clean the hell out of the window and metal button, and apply the mirror specific glue. Should be able to pick it up just about anywhere. I've never had trouble with the mirror sticking after using it. Quote
J Posted September 11, 2005 Report Posted September 11, 2005 get a razor to scrape that krazy glue off your car, that shit doesn't work worth a shit. Like they said get the kit, it has a tube in it with green liquid, a alcohol pad to clean the window etc etc. I hope you are taking the metal button off the mirror to let it set all night. Hope it all works out Jay oh and $$$$* Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted September 11, 2005 Report Posted September 11, 2005 yeah for some reason, we always sell that stuff at work. Itll only set you backa couple of bucks. Well worth it, besides that reminds me, I gotta fix my mirror Quote
GP1138 Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Posted September 11, 2005 I hate hate hate not having a mirror. :x Plus my mirror has a compass so Quote
mfewtrail Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 One more vote for the kit w/ the specific glue + activator. http://www.midwayautosupply.com/images/permatex/03346_3X.jpg Picture reference. Quote
Justin Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 I used to use the kits, but they don't last as long as a good super glue. I use the permatex brand at work. Another tech used it on a pickup that came through the shop, then afterwards the guys bratty kids were hanging on the mirror and it fell off, taking part of the windshield with it. Permatex glue is scary strong. Quote
White93z34 Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 a small dot of JB weld works wonders Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 I used Permatex rearview mirror adhesive, the stuff with the little glass vial inside a plastic tube that you have to break. If you follow the instructions exactly, it's super strong. I installed the rearview mirror in my 89 with that stuff about 5yrs ago and it's still holding strong. Quote
jeremy Posted September 13, 2005 Report Posted September 13, 2005 I am going to recommend the Permatex rearview mirror adhesive as well. It worked wonders on the mirror in my old GP. Quote
GP1138 Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Posted September 23, 2005 Well, I went out and bought some of that Permatex shit with the little vial you gotta break. With my luck, I'll end up sticking my thumb and index finger together, but we'll see how things go! Quote
jmblimo Posted September 25, 2005 Report Posted September 25, 2005 The mistake I was making was to try to glue it on the windshield in the sun....no, no, no...don't do that. My mirror would fall off again in a couple of weeks. Since the guys on this forum set me straight about the shade, my mirror tab attachment has worked great. I use the Permatex stuff. Quote
ShockTherapy Posted September 25, 2005 Report Posted September 25, 2005 i just use 5 minute epoxy. Quote
GP1138 Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Posted September 25, 2005 Worked great. Mirror hasn't fallen off yet. Car's almost perfect now besides the EGR and the damn power locks, those are killing me. Quote
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