Thread: Fixing rear view mirror to car windscreen - what glue ?

VW Sirocco - rear view mirror got knocked off.

Tried the pads you can get from Halfords etc.
Yes I cleaned both surfaces with acetone and warmed up the surfaces - it still only stayed stuck for a week or two.

It seems the contact area is a bit small for this method of attachment, when driving the "give" in the pad allows the mirror to wobble a bit, and after a week or so it falls off.

I reckon I need a thin glue like, but not, Super Glue ( tried Super Glue - that didn't work )

Tried Evo Stick Impact adhesive - no good.
Tried Epoxy glue - no good.

Any suggestions folks ?

John in Chester
I found this stuff = Loctite 319 Rear View Mirror Bonder - and that was after phoning Halfords to ask if they sold a glue for the purpose and being told they did not. Their website said they do, so on ringing back and quoting the part number, they DO have it - The muppets wasted an hour of my time with duff info !!!! - so far the points will go to Kevin Friend though for useful info

Get the one that is called Rear-view Mirror Adhesive. Follow the instructions to the tee. Make sure you are only gluing the metal piece on and not the whole mirror as the weight will cause it to fall. Let it cure for 6 hours. Works best in low humidity. Then slide the mirror back onto the metal piece.

Go to an auto parts store and ask the counterman for rearview mirror adheasive. It is made JUST for that purpose. Be CERTAIN to follow the direction COMPLETELY.

There is a specific superglue for the job also tucked away in Halfords. It's called Loctite glass or something similar. Worked on my Audi for 1000's of miles until the poor old bus met the crusher.

believe it or not the windscreen on a car is porous if you have used super glue it has gone in the screen, you will have to clean it and clean it again and again,

then clean it again
make sure it is a very dry day
and clean it again

then try and stick it with a mirror pad

don't forget to clean the mirror you want to stick as well