Glueing glass back onto side mirror

phog

The glass of the side mirror has come loose, thankfully, I noticed it before it smashed to the ground.

It's a heated mirror, not too bothered of I get the heating system to work again but I want to glue/stick the glass back into place.

I think I might need something that will take heat as when I switch on the heated rear window the mirrors heat up too.

Any recommendations of what is best to use?

colm_mcm

Is there a plastic frame thing that the glass is fitted into?

Details of make/model would be good, pics would be even better

What's left inside the mirror, is there a plastic surround the same shape as the glass that moves around when you adjust the mirror?

phog

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is there a plastic frame thing that the glass is fitted into?

Details of make/model would be good, pics would be even better

What's left inside the mirror, is there a plastic surround the same shape as the glass that moves around when you adjust the mirror?

No pics as I haven't removed the glass yet, I noticed it loose and used tape to hold it in place. There seems to be a plastic plate that the glass suits into.

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JohnBoy26

Tiger seal should do the job.

sebastianlieken

ah, the exact same thing happened to me a while back! heated mirror and all. (VW Golf Mk5)

It hadn't come completley loose, so I used good old superglue! applyed it carefully and generously in behind and then kep pressure on the mirror for a minute or two. i'm about 6 months down the line and I havn't had any issues at all. I only hope that the freezing winter doesn't cause any issues.

if that solution doesn't satisfy you, you can buy the actual sticky glue pads in halfords that are made for mirrors.

(loctite website states that their cyanoacrilite superglue is resistant to moisture, and most chemical and freezing. It should hold up just fine.

phog

sebastianlieken wrote: »

ah, the exact same thing happened to me a while back! heated mirror and all. (VW Golf Mk5)

It hadn't come completley loose, so I used good old superglue! applyed it carefully and generously in behind and then kep pressure on the mirror for a minute or two. i'm about 6 months down the line and I havn't had any issues at all. I only hope that the freezing winter doesn't cause any issues.

if that solution doesn't satisfy you, you can buy the actual sticky glue pads in halfords that are made for mirrors.

(loctite website states that their cyanoacrilite superglue is resistant to moisture, and most chemical and freezing. It should hold up just fine.

I might take a trip to Halfords over the weekend but generally I find them massively over priced.

JohnBoy26

phog wrote: »

I might take a trip to Halfords over the weekend but generally I find them massively over priced.

Id use tiger seal before Id use any superglue. The reason I say this is because not only does tiger seal have excellent adhesive properties, it also has a degree of flexibility which means it's less likely to crack with vibration compared to superglue.

A tube of the stuff can be picked up at any motor factors for about €20.

phog

Tiger seal it is so. Thanks for all the replies.

Where's the best to pick it up, Motorfactors or DIY store? Limerick based.

rufio777

motor factors, if you ask them they will reccomend something suitable,

Hair Ball

Locktite Have A great Glue I had a similar problem I put the Link in there is a good how to do Video
Hope this helps
http://www.vinnybyrne.com/loctite-3090-2-component-instant-adhesive.html