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  1. sdfovc2003

    sdfovc2003 Karting

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    #1 sdfovc2003, May 30, 2010
    I was driving down the road this afternoon in my 328 when, ... plop, my rear view mirror fell off. I can tell that is was just glued on to the glass, but don't know if any generic glue can be used (crazy glue?) and if there are any tricks I need to be aware of. There appears to be a square piece of clear plastic bonded to the windshield where the mirror was mounted. Do I peel it off and replace it? Leave it? Does it form a base between the windshield and the base of the mirror or can the mirror be glued directly to the glass? Thanks for your help
     
  2. mike996

    mike996 F1 Veteran

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    #2 mike996, May 30, 2010
    Auto parts stores have the glue - I believe it's just regular super glue with a different label but who knows. I have had mirrors fall off all sorts of cars; just follow the directions on the glue and glue it back.
     
  3. db6

    db6 Formula Junior

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    #3 db6, May 30, 2010
    It's double sided tape.
     
  4. Paul_308

    Paul_308 Formula 3

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    #4 Paul_308, May 30, 2010
    Windshield glass shops will put in on correctly. Local one here charges $5 and gives a lifetime warranty.
     
  5. sltillim

    sltillim Formula 3
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    #5 sltillim, May 30, 2010
    I got double sided tape for a Porsche 914. It is the exact same size.
     
  6. sdfovc2003

    sdfovc2003 Karting

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    #6 sdfovc2003, May 30, 2010
    Thanks all. The easiest route will be to stop by the local auto glass shop. If I try to do it myself, I'll wind up gluing it on upside down.
     
  7. barcheta

    barcheta F1 Rookie

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    #7 barcheta, May 30, 2010
    its not rocket science.... go to autozone or pep boys buy yourself a rear view mirror fix it kit and put your mirror back on.... very simple.... like putting gas in your car
     
  8. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #8 Mfoncerrada, May 31, 2010
    It costs nearly nothing...let a pro do it. I did. They didn't even charge me.
     
  9. mike996

    mike996 F1 Veteran

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    #9 mike996, May 31, 2010
    "let a pro do it."

    Jeez, next thing you know you'll be having somebody else do the cam belts. Do it yourself! ;)
     
  10. Mfoncerrada

    Mfoncerrada Formula Junior

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    #10 Mfoncerrada, May 31, 2010
    LOL

    Guess the 3 day weekend was to hectic for me...=)
     
  11. Crallscars

    Crallscars F1 Rookie

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    #11 Crallscars, Jun 1, 2010
    Didn't you guys watch the movie Gum Ball Rally? An Italian race driver get in the Daytona, rips off the rearview mirror and mutters to his co-pilot "What's Behind You Doesn't Matter"
     

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