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rear view mirror won't stay on!!

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rear view mirror won't stay on!!

Having issues getting the rear view mirror to stick, I've tried sticky pads  ut they don't seem to hold it, any one got Any pearls of wisdom to help me out

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stuck mine on with superglue and its not budged !!!

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this stuff worked for me !!!!

Loctite Rear-view Mirror Adhesive Kit | Halfords UK

cheers

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B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2  (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32

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Dont use normal superglue.

In some cases it can crack the glass.

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looks like glue is the way to go, the right glue of course :)

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superglue can crack glass ha ha ha

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Seen 2 customers cars with cracks around the mirror area.

Both of them had used a strong glue to stick mirrors on.

They can crack as the car flexes.

Quick search on google and you will see there not the only ones.

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any other suggestions then??

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Just buy the dedicated glue and gauze that comes as a pack.

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The Loctite adhesive is supposed to accommodate thermal expansion


"The Loctite Rear-view Mirror Adhesive Kit compensates for differential thermal expansion of parts and is therefore also recommended for metal vent window handles and hinges. "

see Halfrauds link above.

Mk1 GTI
B5 Passat Estate 5 SPeed
Riley 1071"S" Elf Mk2  (Bl**dy Hooligan machine!)
Bosch Lawnraker 32

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Big norm rivage is correct about the cracked glass caused by people sticking on rear view mirrors with superglue. I work for a Ford dealership and we had a customer come in with this.
Rear view mirrors are actually designed to fall off! This is for safety reasons when you whack your head against it during a crash it reduces the impact.
I wouldnt superglue it on iff I were you

1983 1.5gl cabriolet in yellow, its the nuts!

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i've used the loctite stuff, went ok but haven't checked car since done it on Sunday!!

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