rear view mirror knocked off?

Question

I lifted up my purse from the seat next to me and while getting out of the car it hit the rear view mirror and knocked it off.

I bought a glue kit at the auto parts repair shop and did everything right. They later told me however that the windshield has to be warm because when I used it, it wouldn't stick on. I have used these in the past with cars and normally they work great. I don't have a garage and don't have a long extention cord to bring out a blow dryer to warm up the window. In fact I don't have a blow dryer. Leaving the blower on for the front window doesn't help either. I have left it on for long periods of time and it does not "warm" the entire window at all. WHAT KIND OF GLUE BESIDES THE KITS CAN I USE TO GLUE ON THE THING THAT HOLDS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR? Thank you.

Answer 1

take the car and mirror to any auto glass shop and they will glue it on for free i've been installing auto glass for 17 years

Answer 2

I believe there ia an adhesive developed by Locktite in Connecticut which might solve your problem. Go to any auto parts store Auto Zone ,Napco,PepBoys, and the attendant might even help in the installation of the mirror.

Answer 3

if the replicate is purely sliding off the mount that attaches it to the windshield and it does not have a screw that retains it from moving then have been given to o'reilly's and for $14 they have a replicate this is usual installation and is derived with a screw to hold it in place.

Answer 4

How about using your heater/window defroster to warm the window up?

Answer 5

use the kit & do it in the middle of the day when the sun is at it's peak heat (don't park it in a garage...make sure it is in direct sunlight).