Handymen -- how do I fix this?

ski · 06-08-2004, 12:15 PM

It fell off in the heat while I was in classes today. I tried pressing on it, but it keeps falling off. Is there a type of glue I should look for at the store? Or another way?

DarkFury · 06-08-2004, 12:21 PM

I think that they sell "mirror glue" kinda like a gel form of "Super Glue" at Auto Zone...

blueindian · 06-08-2004, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFury

I think that they sell "mirror glue" kinda like a gel form of "Super Glue" at Auto Zone...

Get Loctite.

cheapie · 06-08-2004, 12:34 PM

just get one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6763

Burzhui · 06-08-2004, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

I think that they sell "mirror glue" kinda like a gel form of "Super Glue" at Auto Zone...

yea they do it happened to a friend once, you have to take off the old glue apply the new glue and that's it

zenbooty · 06-08-2004, 01:04 PM

I've had to fix mine as well. If you go to any auto parts store they should be able to get you the glue. Its kinda like an epoxy, you have the glue in one container, then a second "activator" substance that you pre-wipe the surface with.

Make sure you use a good solvent like acetone to wipe off all the dry residue from the original adherent before glueing the mirror back on. Otherwise it will pop right off again after a good bump or pothole.

DarkFury · 06-08-2004, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

just get one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6763

Well that would be fine and all if the MOUNTING BRACKET that is supposed to stay on the windshield hadn't fallen off. Pretty much that needs to be re-secured to the glass before ANY rear view mirrors are mounted to the windshield.

Nija · 06-08-2004, 01:47 PM

that thing is so bad ass....

I want one on my jeep

cheapie · 06-08-2004, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFury

Well that would be fine and all if the MOUNTING BRACKET that is supposed to stay on the windshield hadn't fallen off. Pretty much that needs to be re-secured to the glass before ANY rear view mirrors are mounted to the windshield.

hey! i'm not trying to be helpful here. just being an attention whore.

DarkFury · 06-08-2004, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

hey! i'm not trying to be helpful here. just being an attention whore.

And knowin' is half the battle...

YO JOE!!!

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 02:54 PM

you might need to get a new mount bracket as well..check at any autozone or auto parts store for one. and um..leave your windows open a crack and have a windshield thingy to block the sun when you're not in your car-that will keep the temp inside the car down.

kei2 · 06-08-2004, 02:57 PM

Why would the rear view mirror falling off make the car temperature rise?

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kei2

Why would the rear view mirror falling off make the car temperature rise?

NOO duh...HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT BRACKET COMING OFF..it looses the epoxy. *rolls eyes*...don't you guys know anything???? oh yeh and btw-make sure when you put the knew epoxy on the window you do it when the car isn't a billion degrees inside or out-it wont stick.

DarkFury · 06-08-2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kei2

Why would the rear view mirror falling off make the car temperature rise?

No... what she is saying is that when he re-sticks the mounting bracket onto the windshield, to leave the side windows cracked to vent out some of the heat of the vehicle sittin' out in the sun to allow the glue to harden... not that the rear view mirror causes the temps to rise.

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Originally Posted by oblongmelon

NOO duh...HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT BRACKET COMING OFF..it looses the epoxy. *rolls eyes*...don't you guys know anything???? oh yeh and btw-make sure when you put the knew epoxy on the window you do it when the car isn't a billion degrees inside or out-it wont stick.

You just beat me to it...

Hey... what is this "you guys" stuff.

kei2 · 06-08-2004, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by oblongmelon

NOO duh...HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE CAR CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT BRACKET COMING OFF..it looses the epoxy. *rolls eyes*

SORRY.

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Originally Posted by DarkFury

Hey... what is this "you guys" stuff.

haha yeah apparently I'm the only clueless one here.

ski · 06-08-2004, 03:10 PM

Can I get Loctite or a glue product at Wal-Mart or Target (that's all we have

)

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by skiAtomic

Can I get Loctite or a glue product at Wal-Mart or Target (that's all we have

)

yes..they might even sell the new mount kits...make sure you get some kind of solvent to remove any of the old polymer stuff of the window before you try and reapply the new stuff..

DF..you're not a "guy" -YOU DA MAN!

ski · 06-08-2004, 03:26 PM

<-- n00b

what kind of solvent should i look for? "gum-out?"

sizemic1 · 06-08-2004, 06:38 PM

Loctite makes many different products. Make sure you get an adhesive specifically made for bonding to glass.

blueindian · 06-08-2004, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sizemic1

Loctite makes many different products. Make sure you get an adhesive specifically made for bonding to glass.

tru.

http://www.equalizer.com/Merchant2/m...roduct_Count=0

can find a better price i'm sure.

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skiAtomic

<-- n00b

what kind of solvent should i look for? "gum-out?"

any kind of acetone usually works-try nailpolish remover as a last resort but make sure it has acetone in it.

zenbooty · 06-08-2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiAtomic

<-- n00b

what kind of solvent should i look for? "gum-out?"

Acetone! Listen to me, Dammit!

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zenbooty

Acetone! Listen to me, Dammit!

as i was saying.....

Nija · 06-08-2004, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oblongmelon

as i was saying.....

Zenbooty beat ya, check post #6

oblongmelon · 06-08-2004, 07:16 PM

well at least we both agree!

DarkFury · 06-08-2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiAtomic

Can I get Loctite or a glue product at Wal-Mart or Target (that's all we have

)

Geez... you don't have an "Auto Zone" nearby?

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblongmelon

DF..you're not a "guy" -YOU DA MAN!

Not to be confused with "THE MAN"... cause he is just plain evil (even more evil then revil...)

ski · 06-08-2004, 08:22 PM

I used duct tape. It kinda works, and it goes well with this:

when a vandal ripped it off and threw it on the side of the parking lot while i was sleeping

duct tape = all i can afford, since i have to make a $2750 lump payment for a 1 year apartment lease in a month

bachviet · 06-08-2004, 09:41 PM

BTW this should be in "Automotive" forum.

ski · 06-09-2004, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bachviet

BTW this should be in "Automotive" forum.

Well maybe I should have left out that the glass surface I was looking to fix wasn't on a car?

It's glass, I need a bonding agent, who cares where it is, let's move on!

It turns out there's an Advance Auto Parts in between my apartment and campus... who know?

I got a $2 2-tube kit that's supposed to have the removal agent and the new glue

brainsmile · 06-09-2004, 04:59 PM

yeah use the glue they sell at autozone. Works well

06-08-2004, 12:15 PM	#1
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Handymen -- how do I fix this? It fell off in the heat while I was in classes today. I tried pressing on it, but it keeps falling off. Is there a type of glue I should look for at the store? Or another way? __________________ And closer...

06-08-2004, 12:21 PM	#2
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06-08-2004, 12:34 PM	#4
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06-08-2004, 01:47 PM	#8
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06-08-2004, 06:38 PM	#19
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06-08-2004, 01:04 PM	#6
zenbooty Admiral Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Prime Material Plane Posts: 7,486	I've had to fix mine as well. If you go to any auto parts store they should be able to get you the glue. Its kinda like an epoxy, you have the glue in one container, then a second "activator" substance that you pre-wipe the surface with. Make sure you use a good solvent like acetone to wipe off all the dry residue from the original adherent before glueing the mirror back on. Otherwise it will pop right off again after a good bump or pothole. __________________ Common sense is what tells you the Earth is flat.

06-08-2004, 02:54 PM	#11
oblongmelon Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 9,678	you might need to get a new mount bracket as well..check at any autozone or auto parts store for one. and um..leave your windows open a crack and have a windshield thingy to block the sun when you're not in your car-that will keep the temp inside the car down.

06-08-2004, 02:57 PM	#12
kei2 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,102	Why would the rear view mirror falling off make the car temperature rise?

06-08-2004, 03:10 PM	#16
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Can I get Loctite or a glue product at Wal-Mart or Target (that's all we have )

06-08-2004, 03:26 PM	#18
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	<-- n00b what kind of solvent should i look for? "gum-out?"

06-08-2004, 07:16 PM	#25
oblongmelon Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 9,678	well at least we both agree!

06-08-2004, 08:22 PM	#27
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	I used duct tape. It kinda works, and it goes well with this: when a vandal ripped it off and threw it on the side of the parking lot while i was sleeping duct tape = all i can afford, since i have to make a $2750 lump payment for a 1 year apartment lease in a month

06-08-2004, 09:41 PM	#28
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06-09-2004, 04:59 PM	#30
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