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asalcedo

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Originally Posted by Stuart

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:05:43 GMT, Guy King
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What is the best way to fix the mirror back to the windshield? Is there
a special type of "glass" glue?

I've tried many over the years, and the one that I've stuck with (Ha ha)
is the Loctite one which comes with a small tube of glue and a plastic
mesh which contains the catalyst. Works every time and, so far, has
never dropped off again.

Tip: Warm the screen locally with a warm hot water bottle on the outside
of the screen. Goes off quicker.

Ive used a similar product but not the Loctite one .Similar
product...small bottle of glue and a piece of mesh .....Forget the
sticky pads .Worse than useless in my experience ..

Stuart

On closer inspection I see that what broke is the actual glass, not the glue between the glass and the metal base of the mirror assembly.

I can see the glue or a black colour near the metal and then a lump of glass with the characteristic ondulating round shape.

In this situation, I think it is best to not remove the glass from the base of the mirror and glue glass to glass.

In this case, is it better to get a glue for glass like

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/...pi=1&cn=1&cd=1

or is my best bet still the Loctite Rear View Mirror Bonder?

http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/P...roductID=11784

Thanks,

Antonio