Why experiment with anything?

Somebody already ran the tests and came up with a product that is very much
like SuperGlue to the average Joe on the street, but is specifically
intended to hold rear view mirrors to the inside of a windshield.




"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:wOydnQhAA7jfzIPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> Both right and wrong. SuperGlue is a trade name for one type of
> acrylonitrile polymer adhesive. Mirror glue is also an acrylonitrile
> polymer adhesive. You *could* buy something like Eastman 910 and some
> accelerant and experiment, or you could just buy any of the common
> commercial re-glue kits and read and follow the instructions
> carefully--in particular where they have cleaning and prep
> instructions. Otherwise you get a mess. Loctite Industrial
> works very nicely, but is just a tad oversised. Jewelers grade
> glass-gemstone adhesive works [same components]. I used to see
> an epoxy style and tape kit, haven't seen either in a long time.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland proclaimed:
>
>> They make a special glue specifically to hold the mirror to the
>> windshield. It's kinda like SuperGlue, but stronger. My guess is that the
>> mirror was held on with SuperGlue instead of the Real McCoy.
>>
>> Clean the old glue off with a razor blade, and use the right glue to
>> mount the mirror again.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
>> news:ospph1508at81p80domu2590ju2ue4v4f4@4ax.com...
>>
>>> Greetings to All,
>>>
>>> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there
>>> was my rear view lying on the
>>> dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I
>>> would strongly prefer
>>> something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and
>>> not have to special
>>> order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off -
>>> wednesday.
>>>
>>> Details that might help, I dunno:
>>>
>>> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced
>>> once years ago. The mirror
>>> metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry
>>> and whole. In fact, if I
>>> could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up
>>> nicely.
>>>
>>> Your Help Appreciated,
>>>
>>> Andrew (un)Stuck
>>

 

Why experiment with anything?

Somebody already ran the tests and came up with a product that is very much
like SuperGlue to the average Joe on the street, but is specifically
intended to hold rear view mirrors to the inside of a windshield.




"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:wOydnQhAA7jfzIPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> Both right and wrong. SuperGlue is a trade name for one type of
> acrylonitrile polymer adhesive. Mirror glue is also an acrylonitrile
> polymer adhesive. You *could* buy something like Eastman 910 and some
> accelerant and experiment, or you could just buy any of the common
> commercial re-glue kits and read and follow the instructions
> carefully--in particular where they have cleaning and prep
> instructions. Otherwise you get a mess. Loctite Industrial
> works very nicely, but is just a tad oversised. Jewelers grade
> glass-gemstone adhesive works [same components]. I used to see
> an epoxy style and tape kit, haven't seen either in a long time.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland proclaimed:
>
>> They make a special glue specifically to hold the mirror to the
>> windshield. It's kinda like SuperGlue, but stronger. My guess is that the
>> mirror was held on with SuperGlue instead of the Real McCoy.
>>
>> Clean the old glue off with a razor blade, and use the right glue to
>> mount the mirror again.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
>> news:ospph1508at81p80domu2590ju2ue4v4f4@4ax.com...
>>
>>> Greetings to All,
>>>
>>> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there
>>> was my rear view lying on the
>>> dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I
>>> would strongly prefer
>>> something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and
>>> not have to special
>>> order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off -
>>> wednesday.
>>>
>>> Details that might help, I dunno:
>>>
>>> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced
>>> once years ago. The mirror
>>> metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry
>>> and whole. In fact, if I
>>> could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up
>>> nicely.
>>>
>>> Your Help Appreciated,
>>>
>>> Andrew (un)Stuck
>>

 

Why experiment with anything?

Somebody already ran the tests and came up with a product that is very much
like SuperGlue to the average Joe on the street, but is specifically
intended to hold rear view mirrors to the inside of a windshield.




"Lon" <lon.stowell@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:wOydnQhAA7jfzIPenZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>
> Both right and wrong. SuperGlue is a trade name for one type of
> acrylonitrile polymer adhesive. Mirror glue is also an acrylonitrile
> polymer adhesive. You *could* buy something like Eastman 910 and some
> accelerant and experiment, or you could just buy any of the common
> commercial re-glue kits and read and follow the instructions
> carefully--in particular where they have cleaning and prep
> instructions. Otherwise you get a mess. Loctite Industrial
> works very nicely, but is just a tad oversised. Jewelers grade
> glass-gemstone adhesive works [same components]. I used to see
> an epoxy style and tape kit, haven't seen either in a long time.
>
>
> Jeff Strickland proclaimed:
>
>> They make a special glue specifically to hold the mirror to the
>> windshield. It's kinda like SuperGlue, but stronger. My guess is that the
>> mirror was held on with SuperGlue instead of the Real McCoy.
>>
>> Clean the old glue off with a razor blade, and use the right glue to
>> mount the mirror again.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> <reply@grouponly.com> wrote in message
>> news:ospph1508at81p80domu2590ju2ue4v4f4@4ax.com...
>>
>>> Greetings to All,
>>>
>>> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there
>>> was my rear view lying on the
>>> dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I
>>> would strongly prefer
>>> something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and
>>> not have to special
>>> order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off -
>>> wednesday.
>>>
>>> Details that might help, I dunno:
>>>
>>> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced
>>> once years ago. The mirror
>>> metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry
>>> and whole. In fact, if I
>>> could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up
>>> nicely.
>>>
>>> Your Help Appreciated,
>>>
>>> Andrew (un)Stuck
>>

 

On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:03:00 -0400, reply@grouponly.com wrote:

>Greetings to All,
>
> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my rear view lying on the
>dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I would strongly prefer
>something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off - wednesday.
>
> Details that might help, I dunno:
>
> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced once years ago. The mirror
>metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry and whole. In fact, if I
>could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up nicely.
>
> Your Help Appreciated,
>
> Andrew (un)Stuck


One thing you can do to prevent the mirror from coming off is to cover the
outside windshield over the mirror mount with paint or tape or anything
that will stop the UV radiation from degrading the glue. Sunshine is what
makes those mirrors fall off.

--

Dave in Columbus

 

On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:03:00 -0400, reply@grouponly.com wrote:

>Greetings to All,
>
> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my rear view lying on the
>dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I would strongly prefer
>something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off - wednesday.
>
> Details that might help, I dunno:
>
> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced once years ago. The mirror
>metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry and whole. In fact, if I
>could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up nicely.
>
> Your Help Appreciated,
>
> Andrew (un)Stuck


One thing you can do to prevent the mirror from coming off is to cover the
outside windshield over the mirror mount with paint or tape or anything
that will stop the UV radiation from degrading the glue. Sunshine is what
makes those mirrors fall off.

--

Dave in Columbus

 

On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:03:00 -0400, reply@grouponly.com wrote:

>Greetings to All,
>
> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my rear view lying on the
>dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I would strongly prefer
>something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off - wednesday.
>
> Details that might help, I dunno:
>
> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced once years ago. The mirror
>metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry and whole. In fact, if I
>could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up nicely.
>
> Your Help Appreciated,
>
> Andrew (un)Stuck


One thing you can do to prevent the mirror from coming off is to cover the
outside windshield over the mirror mount with paint or tape or anything
that will stop the UV radiation from degrading the glue. Sunshine is what
makes those mirrors fall off.

--

Dave in Columbus

 

On Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:03:00 -0400, reply@grouponly.com wrote:

>Greetings to All,
>
> I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my rear view lying on the
>dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best glue to use ? I would strongly prefer
>something I could pick up locally (Home Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>order from the Dealer or the 'Net. I will fix it on my next day off - wednesday.
>
> Details that might help, I dunno:
>
> '97 Jeep TJ Sahara, original mirror, windshield was replaced once years ago. The mirror
>metal mount-piece (?) is clean and the old glue still on the glass dry and whole. In fact, if I
>could I would just slap new glue on the old as that lines everything up nicely.
>
> Your Help Appreciated,
>
> Andrew (un)Stuck


One thing you can do to prevent the mirror from coming off is to cover the
outside windshield over the mirror mount with paint or tape or anything
that will stop the UV radiation from degrading the glue. Sunshine is what
makes those mirrors fall off.

--

Dave in Columbus

 

most parts store sell a kit for this issue about 12.00 dollars

DougW wrote:

> reply@grouponly.com did pass the time by typing:
> > Greetings to All,
> >
> > I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my
> > rear view lying on the dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best
> > glue to use ? I would strongly prefer something I could pick up locally (Home
> > Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>
> Just standard rearview glue from NAPA or AutoZone.
> Make darn certain the glass and mirror mount are clean and
> grease free. Acetone (nail polish remover) is good for that.
>
> Let the base set-up overnight before loading it with the mirror.
> Some DuctTape/Masking Tape will hold it while the glue sets.
>
> --
> DougW

 

most parts store sell a kit for this issue about 12.00 dollars

DougW wrote:

> reply@grouponly.com did pass the time by typing:
> > Greetings to All,
> >
> > I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my
> > rear view lying on the dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best
> > glue to use ? I would strongly prefer something I could pick up locally (Home
> > Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>
> Just standard rearview glue from NAPA or AutoZone.
> Make darn certain the glass and mirror mount are clean and
> grease free. Acetone (nail polish remover) is good for that.
>
> Let the base set-up overnight before loading it with the mirror.
> Some DuctTape/Masking Tape will hold it while the glue sets.
>
> --
> DougW

 

most parts store sell a kit for this issue about 12.00 dollars

DougW wrote:

> reply@grouponly.com did pass the time by typing:
> > Greetings to All,
> >
> > I got in my jeep tonite to pull it into the driveway and there was my
> > rear view lying on the dash. That's a new one on me <grin>. What is the best
> > glue to use ? I would strongly prefer something I could pick up locally (Home
> > Depot, Target, Walmart,etc.) and not have to special
>
> Just standard rearview glue from NAPA or AutoZone.
> Make darn certain the glass and mirror mount are clean and
> grease free. Acetone (nail polish remover) is good for that.
>
> Let the base set-up overnight before loading it with the mirror.
> Some DuctTape/Masking Tape will hold it while the glue sets.
>
> --
> DougW