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k3nnis
02-06-2016, 07:45 PM
Hi All,

My 5 year old thought the rear view mirror was ok to hang off, and now the whole thing came off! How do I fix this and how much money is involved ? :( Do I need a new windscreen?

Pictures here.

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Some of the black stuff (is this film? or metal) came off with the whole mirror. I was thinking to super glue it lol but better check here first.

Thanks,
K.

Euro Remaps
06-06-2016, 05:57 PM
superglue wont work if you want it to last and any other adhesives or glues require a long time to dry and a rear view mirror is very awkward to hold in position till glue sets..If you get a good quality contact adhesive that will work best..
Selleys Kwik Grip Advanced - Contact Adhesive | Selleys Australia (http://www.selleys.com.au/adhesives/household-adhesive/contact-adhesive/kwik-grip-advanced/)
something similar to this will work well...
otherwise its a new windscreen so i would be trying this ...make sure you clean both surfaces and scuff them so the glue bonds to the surface..

ahbvw
07-06-2016, 01:10 PM
Hi,
I normally go to a Windscreen company, like O'Briens, Nova, Instant Windscreens or Protector, they have the correct glue and charge around the $20.00 mark.
To do it yourself is going to cost you close to that amount and more then likely not be successful.
Cheers

k3nnis
07-06-2016, 11:33 PM
Thx guys

Lobster
14-06-2016, 02:03 PM
Is that the type that has auto dimming it it? Or is it a manual?

k3nnis
15-06-2016, 08:48 PM
It's a manual. And I used permatex rear view mirror adhesive from mitre 10 and it's still holding after 6 days.... Touchwood

sports racer
17-06-2016, 07:59 PM
Sorry guys but you almost made me fall off my chair with laughter when I read about worrying about the windscreen.

Good to see common sense prevailed and you did the $5 fix.

Cheers

Paul

k3nnis
19-06-2016, 12:32 PM
Lol yeah was hoping I won't need to change the windscreen