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blackbeaSSt · 03-28-2011, 09:02 AM

came out this morning and the dern thing was laying on the floor

it left all the stuff on the windshield of course and there isn't anything sticky to stick it back up. am i SOL on using that same mirror or can i buy some new sticky?

71swb4x4 · 03-28-2011, 09:03 AM

You buy new sticky. You can get it at any parts store or Wal-Mart.

babyJay · 03-28-2011, 09:04 AM

The sticky (glue) is pretty cheap. Just scrape it all off with a razor blade, clean with the provided swab, apply glue to metal piece and tape it to the windshield for a bit without the mirror on it.

RandyP · 03-28-2011, 09:54 AM

We do a lot of those here in the summer months, I keep a few of the glue kits just laying around actually. Just did it on my 87 last week when the new windshield was put in. Sorta chapped me the new glass did not come with a mounting tab already on it.

Put some tape on the outside of the windshield to mark where your old tab was glued (real easy if your old residue is still there). Clean the inside really good and use a razor to remove all the old glue residue. The glue kit comes with glue and activator, the activator is usually in a cardboard tube and a soft tip (like a marker). Rub the activator on the glass, wait a few moments and put the glue on the mounting tab (be sure you know which way the tab goes, installed backwards or upside down and you'll be sorta pissed). Put the tab on and put a piece of tape on it to hold it in place. Let it dry several hours or over night, slide the mirror on and tighten up the set screw and you're done!

The kits cost like $2 or something at NAPA, O'Reillys, Advanced or WalMart.

blackbeaSSt · 03-28-2011, 10:30 AM

thanks guys! i guess the guy that replaced my windshield recently didn't do a good job

tucsonjwt · 03-28-2011, 10:48 AM

I did it twice on my 83. The second time the mirror fell off it took the bracket and and big chunk of the windshield glass with it. I now have my rear view mirror mounted to the trim piece on the headliner with a big sheet metal screw - crude but effective.

jchav62 · 03-28-2011, 12:56 PM

I went through that last summer. I battled with the cheap sticky back tab that they sell at Walmart...didn't last, bought some cheap glue for mirrors, didn't work. My co-worker does window tinting so he has to deal with the tabs now and then. He lent me some glue that he bought from a dealership. I believe the can just had a part number on it and a label - "Rearview Mirror Adhesive". A good cleaning, a 'primer' and two drops... problem solved.

It's sold at dealerships only, it's not too cheap, but it does the job. Luckily for me, he already had the can and had no problems with giving me a couple drops...

DBLSPRT68 · 03-29-2011, 02:30 AM

Over the years, mine has fallen off several times. It seems that auto parts store glue isn't good enough for my mirror. I might look into the dealer route, cause mine is laying on the seat again.........................

bigwheel15 · 03-29-2011, 02:39 AM

I must have tried 3 or 4 different glues for reattaching rear view mirrors and mine wouldnt stay for more than a few days at best. Ended up using some two ton epoxy and its now been holding for several months. Might be an idea?

**78 Big10 454** · 03-29-2011, 03:57 AM

I can't tell you how many times my mirror has come un-glued. I finally bought a 71 Chevy P/U mirror that affixes with screws to the inside cab. Problem solved!

pig rig · 03-29-2011, 12:21 PM

Ive always used krazyglue and never had a problem

motornut · 03-29-2011, 12:56 PM

they sell a tube thing you crack and rub on cleaned window and metal tab ...no probs

*72lb4x4* · 03-29-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig

Ive always used krazyglue and never had a problem

Yep, clean w/ brakleen or similar and superglue.

blackbeaSSt · 03-30-2011, 01:23 PM

well it seems that the residue that was left is a little harder to get off then just sticky remnants. a blade did absolutely nothing to it. even sprayed some goo gone to no avail. anyone think i'll have a problem using just super glue with it sticking to whats left on the windshield?

blackbeaSSt · 04-02-2011, 07:31 PM

so im still unable to get the old residue off and of course like i suspected super glue did not hold when put on the old residue! any other ideas to get the old crap off?

RandyP · 04-02-2011, 07:38 PM

The one time I had the residue not come off, I had to glue the tab on in a different location. You can put it a little to the left, right, up or down and it still function.
What happened in my case was, someone had glued the tab on to the glass with something stupid and it ate in to the glass but would not totally adhere to the metal tab.

blackbeaSSt · 04-02-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

The one time I had the residue not come off, I had to glue the tab on in a different location. You can put it a little to the left, right, up or down and it still function.
What happened in my case was, someone had glued the tab on to the glass with something stupid and it ate in to the glass but would not totally adhere to the metal tab.

yeah i might have to do that. at least you won't be able to see the old crap when inside.....hopefully! it just pisses me off i had the windshield professionally replaced not too long ago and it didn't stick

03-28-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	rear view mirror fell off! came out this morning and the dern thing was laying on the floor it left all the stuff on the windshield of course and there isn't anything sticky to stick it back up. am i SOL on using that same mirror or can i buy some new sticky?

03-28-2011, 09:03 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: rear view mirror fell off! You buy new sticky. You can get it at any parts store or Wal-Mart. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-28-2011, 09:04 AM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: rear view mirror fell off! The sticky (glue) is pretty cheap. Just scrape it all off with a razor blade, clean with the provided swab, apply glue to metal piece and tape it to the windshield for a bit without the mirror on it. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-28-2011, 09:54 AM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: rear view mirror fell off! We do a lot of those here in the summer months, I keep a few of the glue kits just laying around actually. Just did it on my 87 last week when the new windshield was put in. Sorta chapped me the new glass did not come with a mounting tab already on it. Put some tape on the outside of the windshield to mark where your old tab was glued (real easy if your old residue is still there). Clean the inside really good and use a razor to remove all the old glue residue. The glue kit comes with glue and activator, the activator is usually in a cardboard tube and a soft tip (like a marker). Rub the activator on the glass, wait a few moments and put the glue on the mounting tab (be sure you know which way the tab goes, installed backwards or upside down and you'll be sorta pissed). Put the tab on and put a piece of tape on it to hold it in place. Let it dry several hours or over night, slide the mirror on and tighten up the set screw and you're done! The kits cost like $2 or something at NAPA, O'Reillys, Advanced or WalMart. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-28-2011, 10:30 AM	#5
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: rear view mirror fell off! thanks guys! i guess the guy that replaced my windshield recently didn't do a good job

03-28-2011, 10:48 AM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: rear view mirror fell off! I did it twice on my 83. The second time the mirror fell off it took the bracket and and big chunk of the windshield glass with it. I now have my rear view mirror mounted to the trim piece on the headliner with a big sheet metal screw - crude but effective.

03-28-2011, 12:56 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: rear view mirror fell off! I went through that last summer. I battled with the cheap sticky back tab that they sell at Walmart...didn't last, bought some cheap glue for mirrors, didn't work. My co-worker does window tinting so he has to deal with the tabs now and then. He lent me some glue that he bought from a dealership. I believe the can just had a part number on it and a label - "Rearview Mirror Adhesive". A good cleaning, a 'primer' and two drops... problem solved. It's sold at dealerships only, it's not too cheap, but it does the job. Luckily for me, he already had the can and had no problems with giving me a couple drops... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

03-29-2011, 02:30 AM	#8
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: rear view mirror fell off! Over the years, mine has fallen off several times. It seems that auto parts store glue isn't good enough for my mirror. I might look into the dealer route, cause mine is laying on the seat again......................... __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

03-29-2011, 02:39 AM	#9
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: rear view mirror fell off! I must have tried 3 or 4 different glues for reattaching rear view mirrors and mine wouldnt stay for more than a few days at best. Ended up using some two ton epoxy and its now been holding for several months. Might be an idea?

03-29-2011, 03:57 AM	#10
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: rear view mirror fell off! I can't tell you how many times my mirror has come un-glued. I finally bought a 71 Chevy P/U mirror that affixes with screws to the inside cab. Problem solved!

03-29-2011, 12:21 PM	#11
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: rear view mirror fell off! Ive always used krazyglue and never had a problem __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

03-29-2011, 12:56 PM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: rear view mirror fell off! they sell a tube thing you crack and rub on cleaned window and metal tab ...no probs __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-30-2011, 01:23 PM	#14
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: rear view mirror fell off! well it seems that the residue that was left is a little harder to get off then just sticky remnants. a blade did absolutely nothing to it. even sprayed some goo gone to no avail. anyone think i'll have a problem using just super glue with it sticking to whats left on the windshield?

04-02-2011, 07:31 PM	#15
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: rear view mirror fell off! so im still unable to get the old residue off and of course like i suspected super glue did not hold when put on the old residue! any other ideas to get the old crap off?

04-02-2011, 07:38 PM	#16
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: rear view mirror fell off! The one time I had the residue not come off, I had to glue the tab on in a different location. You can put it a little to the left, right, up or down and it still function. What happened in my case was, someone had glued the tab on to the glass with something stupid and it ate in to the glass but would not totally adhere to the metal tab. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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