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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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Well , mine has fallen off the windshield ,,, Again !!! Just wondering if anyone had any luck with gluing theirs back on and it staying put longer than a few days , lol ! If so ,, what product did you use ?? Thanks !!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 02:06 AM
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Don't remember the name of the product but I got it at Kragens. The stuff from the dealer never lasted more than a year - twice!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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I have had good luck with the napa brand.
Just a tip mark the old glue spot on the out side of the windshield then when you remove the old glue you will know where to install the bracket.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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I've used Permatex rear view mirror adhesive lots of times and always had good results.

 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Hey thanks for the suggestions !! I have just tried a product that has the 3M adhesive on the metal base - which comes in the package - and all you have to do is peel off the backing and stick it to the windshield and wait 24 hrs before remounting the mirror , i closely followed the instructions on the package ,, and we will see how well it holds up tomorrow ,, i will keep ya posted !
 
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Good luck! That 24 hr wait stuff is what the dealer used.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Well the 3m adhesive tape rear view mirror install kit didn't work out too well , it started falling off after a day or so in the sun , seems like it just never set up as it was supposed to for some reason , so i went back to the auto parts store and bought the Permatex " professional " strength stuff that came with the adhesive tube and an adhesion promoter towelette and tried it , so far so good ! I used the towelette on the windshield and the mirror button and smeared the glue all over the button as opposed to " just a drop in the center " as per instructions and let it set up for 15 minutes ( well actually about 3 hrs ) before i put the mirror back on and even after adjusting it a few times it hasn`t moved since !! So i am going to recommend you to try the Permatex professional strength stuff first if your rear view mirror has fallen off .
 
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