My passenger side wing mirror glass fell off yesterday, luckily I noticed it fall out, and was able to retrieve it intact.
What do I use to 'stick' it back into place? (heated mirrors, if that matters)
What do I use to 'stick' it back into place? (heated mirrors, if that matters)
Aftermarket glass comes with a sticky foam pad on the back. In this scenario, heated mirrors absolutely matters because it acts as an insulator and the heating doesn't work properly. (Ask me how I know.) I don't know what the solution is if you already have the glass but, don't do this.
Something that doesn't set rigid as There will be a bit of thermal expansion/movement which could break the bond. Not sure on brands , I have loads of sticks like shit mastics that a few dots of would be fine.
Alternatively those little sticky numberplate mounting pads could probably be used
I've used Tiger Seal for glass. Worked perfectly. Super sticky and stays flexible.
JB Weld Marine Weld epoxy had worked perfectly on mine. Heated mirrors totally unaffected.
If it can survive the bi monthly assault of wazzocks clipping it down our narrow road without releasing from the backing (despite the last incident ending up with the mirror casing somehow on the windscreen) then I'm happy to put my name to it.
Oh Oops! You can use automotive mirror adhesives, they're silicone based and heat resistant also.
I could recommend Loctite rear-view mirror adhesive they're safe for heated mirrors
Alternatively, Use Permatex, they're heat resistant also. Do not use superglue or construction adhesives they're a no no for me. Hope this helps!
Cheers for the suggestions, they were exactly what I need.
I had heard of automotive adhesives but my google fu had failed me..
This happened to me - the mirror is a part with the heating pad and the plastic clip all glued together, but as you've discovered the glass itself can peel off the heating pad. I fixed mine with generic silicone glue I think.
3m tape is good stuff, but more importantly is there a German word for car wing mirror glass glue?Â
Lost the mirror on my car earlier this year, in the end the difference in price between buying glue, and buying a new mirror that had the correct adhesive already applied was minimal.
Easy for you to say!
I used evostick contact adhesive from a tin I already had. It lasted five more years til I sold the car, heating unaffected
cheers all.
Lost the mirror on my car earlier this year, in the end the difference in price between buying glue, and buying a new mirror that had the correct adhesive already applied was minimal.
It is looking to be marginal difference, but the cheaper replacement don't inspire (the top end one are expensive!) as much confidence as repairing the OEM one (or at least initally)