How do I reattach a rearview mirror on '01 VW Jetta?

Question

Had windshield replaced. Six months later mirror fell off. Tried reattaching circular metal base with various glues/epoxies but it keeps falling off as soon as I attach full weight of mirror. There is very little contact between metal base and glass. Am I missing a part? How can I secure the mirror?

Answer 1

go to auto supply store,there is a special glue to do this,follow directions exactly and make sure the window is absolutely clean and free of any old glue residue,wire brush the windshield tab as well to make sure its clean

Answer 2

rear view mirror adheasive is special stuff. the kit usually made by loctite is fairly cheap, just follow the instructions, i used to tell people to park under a tree to make sure that the windshield wasn`t hot and never had any failures. use the primer and rough up the button that goes on the window glass. let it cure for 24 hours and you will be all set

Answer 3

Go to a good auto parts store and tell them your problem.They should carry the right kit for attaching your mirror with the right glue for the job.

Answer 4

You need to get a mirror glue kit,it is the only thing that will hold it.Go to any auto part place read instructions do what it says to the word and it will stay on.

Answer 5

i own a repair shop and id take it back to who ever installed the glass in it,and see if they could make it stay on there,i had one replaced once,and it did this,and i took it back to them,and the didn't charge me anything for repairing it so you might get lucky also,there are some good glues that will hold it on there,you just have to have the glass really clean on them for it to stick good,i hope this help,s.good luck with it.