TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Hi all,

My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
intact and the lights, etc work.

Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
case thanks for the help.

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
locate things.

Earle

"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
locate things.

Earle

"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
locate things.

Earle

"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
locate things.

Earle

"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

ULB wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.

The "help" section of PepBoys/AutoZone/etc will have what you need.
You will have to clean up the mounting spot and the mirrors foot.
(some mirrors have a metal bit that glues to the window and the mirror
clamps to it with a teeny hex screw)

At any rate it takes overnight for the glue to set up enough to hold
the mirrors weight.

--
DougW

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

ULB wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.

The "help" section of PepBoys/AutoZone/etc will have what you need.
You will have to clean up the mounting spot and the mirrors foot.
(some mirrors have a metal bit that glues to the window and the mirror
clamps to it with a teeny hex screw)

At any rate it takes overnight for the glue to set up enough to hold
the mirrors weight.

--
DougW

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

ULB wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.

The "help" section of PepBoys/AutoZone/etc will have what you need.
You will have to clean up the mounting spot and the mirrors foot.
(some mirrors have a metal bit that glues to the window and the mirror
clamps to it with a teeny hex screw)

At any rate it takes overnight for the glue to set up enough to hold
the mirrors weight.

--
DougW

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

ULB wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.

The "help" section of PepBoys/AutoZone/etc will have what you need.
You will have to clean up the mounting spot and the mirrors foot.
(some mirrors have a metal bit that glues to the window and the mirror
clamps to it with a teeny hex screw)

At any rate it takes overnight for the glue to set up enough to hold
the mirrors weight.

--
DougW

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.





"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.





"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.





"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.





"ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
> intact and the lights, etc work.
>
> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
> case thanks for the help.
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Super Glue will not work. There is a glue that you get from the auto parts
store that if the directions are followed, works very well.





"Earle Horton" <earle@angloburgues.usa> wrote in message
news:463feb93$0$31845$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
> Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
> locate things.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Super Glue will not work. There is a glue that you get from the auto parts
store that if the directions are followed, works very well.





"Earle Horton" <earle@angloburgues.usa> wrote in message
news:463feb93$0$31845$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
> Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
> locate things.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Super Glue will not work. There is a glue that you get from the auto parts
store that if the directions are followed, works very well.





"Earle Horton" <earle@angloburgues.usa> wrote in message
news:463feb93$0$31845$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
> Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
> locate things.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Super Glue will not work. There is a glue that you get from the auto parts
store that if the directions are followed, works very well.





"Earle Horton" <earle@angloburgues.usa> wrote in message
news:463feb93$0$31845$a82e2bb9@reader.athenanews.c om...
> Yellow Pages, Automotive Glass--to get it done right. If you want to diy,
> Super Glue might work. The epoxy that is still in place might be good to
> locate things.
>
> Earle
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

That stuff really works! I was skeptical until I used it to reinstall a
rear view mirror on a Camaro. Just follow the instructions... no deviation!

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

--
FRH

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

That stuff really works! I was skeptical until I used it to reinstall a
rear view mirror on a Camaro. Just follow the instructions... no deviation!

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

--
FRH

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

That stuff really works! I was skeptical until I used it to reinstall a
rear view mirror on a Camaro. Just follow the instructions... no deviation!

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

--
FRH

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

That stuff really works! I was skeptical until I used it to reinstall a
rear view mirror on a Camaro. Just follow the instructions... no deviation!

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

--
FRH

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Just to add a few tips here. Like a lot of us here, I have used this
stuff several times, and it does work. Do not install the mirror back on
the freshly glued piece right away. I believe the instructions give a
waiting time before reinstalling the mirror, and it is dependent on the
outside temperature because the glue does need to cure, even though it
seems like it hardens instantly. I recommend putting a piece of tape
across the metal base to help hold it tight against the glass until the
glue is cured. The other thing is, before you glue the piece back on,
make sure the glass is perfectly clean. Most of these kits give you a
little pad similar to a small handiwipe that is soaked with alcohol. Use
it!! I normally clean the glass with alcohol and paper towel, then use
the pad that comes with the kit. Follow the instructions and you won't
have to worry about the mirror for a long time.

Chris


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Just to add a few tips here. Like a lot of us here, I have used this
stuff several times, and it does work. Do not install the mirror back on
the freshly glued piece right away. I believe the instructions give a
waiting time before reinstalling the mirror, and it is dependent on the
outside temperature because the glue does need to cure, even though it
seems like it hardens instantly. I recommend putting a piece of tape
across the metal base to help hold it tight against the glass until the
glue is cured. The other thing is, before you glue the piece back on,
make sure the glass is perfectly clean. Most of these kits give you a
little pad similar to a small handiwipe that is soaked with alcohol. Use
it!! I normally clean the glass with alcohol and paper towel, then use
the pad that comes with the kit. Follow the instructions and you won't
have to worry about the mirror for a long time.

Chris


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Just to add a few tips here. Like a lot of us here, I have used this
stuff several times, and it does work. Do not install the mirror back on
the freshly glued piece right away. I believe the instructions give a
waiting time before reinstalling the mirror, and it is dependent on the
outside temperature because the glue does need to cure, even though it
seems like it hardens instantly. I recommend putting a piece of tape
across the metal base to help hold it tight against the glass until the
glue is cured. The other thing is, before you glue the piece back on,
make sure the glass is perfectly clean. Most of these kits give you a
little pad similar to a small handiwipe that is soaked with alcohol. Use
it!! I normally clean the glass with alcohol and paper towel, then use
the pad that comes with the kit. Follow the instructions and you won't
have to worry about the mirror for a long time.

Chris


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>

Re: TJ Rear view mirror broke help
 

Just to add a few tips here. Like a lot of us here, I have used this
stuff several times, and it does work. Do not install the mirror back on
the freshly glued piece right away. I believe the instructions give a
waiting time before reinstalling the mirror, and it is dependent on the
outside temperature because the glue does need to cure, even though it
seems like it hardens instantly. I recommend putting a piece of tape
across the metal base to help hold it tight against the glass until the
glue is cured. The other thing is, before you glue the piece back on,
make sure the glass is perfectly clean. Most of these kits give you a
little pad similar to a small handiwipe that is soaked with alcohol. Use
it!! I normally clean the glass with alcohol and paper towel, then use
the pad that comes with the kit. Follow the instructions and you won't
have to worry about the mirror for a long time.

Chris


Jeff Strickland wrote:
> They make Rear View Mirror Glue. You can find it at the auto parts store.
>
>
>
>
>
> "ULB" <ultralightbackpacker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1178593263.987227.273310@h2g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My son broke off the rear view mirror from the window. All wires are
>> intact and the lights, etc work.
>>
>> Is there a special tape strip I can buy or just buy some epoxy and fix
>> it? Should I strip the epoxy that is currently still on the front
>> window? If so, how do I do it, without scraping the glass? In any
>> case thanks for the help.
>>
>