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snowball · 08-23-2018, 02:03 PM

Hi all,

Not sure if the mirror is made out of lead or the glass is teflon but I can't get the mirror to stay on the glass. I've tried cleaning the glass, sanding the button, waiting for days... NOTHING works.

Any ideas? I'm using the standard Permatex stuff. On my 5th attempt.

Thanks!

**mr48chev** · 08-23-2018, 02:18 PM

I bought some 3 M mirror adhesive for one of my rigs the other day because the feedback on it was good. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...3082785&rt=rud

RedBed · 08-23-2018, 02:59 PM

I used 2-3 kinds of Rear View "adhesive" and NONE of them worked.

I bought some of this BOB SMITH INDUSTRIES EPOXY, and used 1 drop, and my mirror has been on since. Of course, not sure what it will be like if I ever need to remove it...?

(plus I still have some epoxy left over for the shop - this stuff is GOOD!)

tucsonjwt · 08-23-2018, 07:28 PM

My last experience with this was when I reattached the mirror with the glue kit and later I bumped the mirror slightly when putting the sunshield in place and the mirror fell off. When the mirror fell off it took a big chunk of windshield glass with it, so the glue held too well. I screwed the mirror bracket to the top trim around the windshield. I think the best solution is to get an old street rod style of mirror with a long bracket which would attach to the roof and hang down in approximately the same position. This mirror on the glass idea has got to be one of the worst cost saving ideas in automotive history.

peabobble · 08-23-2018, 07:49 PM

I had the same experience and noticed the Permatex package says use at 50-75 degrees. Not much chance of that in Fort Worth in August, but I put my last one on early in the morning and so far it's staying. I think the 3M stuff is better, Oreilly just didn't have any.

SunSoaked · 08-23-2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

My last experience with this was when I reattached the mirror with the glue kit and later I bumped the mirror slightly when putting the sunshield in place and the mirror fell off. When the mirror fell off it took a big chunk of windshield glass with it, so the glue held too well. I screwed the mirror bracket to the top trim around the windshield. I think the best solution is to get an old street rod style of mirror with a long bracket which would attach to the roof and hang down in approximately the same position. This mirror on the glass idea has got to be one of the worst cost saving ideas in automotive history.

Same thing here! Damn near put a hole thru the glass. I'm thinking the same thing about finding/making/adapting a rod that attaches to the roof. I have a threadsert tool that is awesome for such things.

sweetk30 · 08-24-2018, 12:39 PM

clean class .

scuff metal tab .

mark metal tab for up and cab in face .

glue ONLY metal tab on glass .

24hr later install mirror .

used a few brands and no problems .

also see if there is a manufactor date on the pack . lots of the stuff sits around for a looooong time.

tucsonjwt · 08-24-2018, 05:09 PM

I am considering the older truck mirror through 71 as an option. LMC, Classic Parts, ebay, etc. sell them.

https://www.classicparts.com/1967-71...ctinfo/57-021/

**mongocanfly** · 08-23-2018, 08:50 PM

I used the 3m 8yrs ago....still hanging on...

Jstock85 · 08-24-2018, 06:28 PM

Had same problem with plastic tab sticking to glass and falling off. Switched to metal and have had no issues

Dead Parrot · 08-24-2018, 08:34 PM

My solution to the falling mirror problem. Found this in the local Pull-a-Part several years ago. Oddly, out of a Chevy Spectrum. I think the Spectrum was a rebadged foreign car. Held in place by 3 screws, just like in the little car. Used the 3 that came with the mirror. IIRC, a $3 fix. The color was a near perfect match for the buckskin tan in my truck. Never hurts to wander through the car section looking for truck parts.

I think the stuff creeping up the mirror is glue residue. It wasn't there when I installed it. I got a couple more on follow up trips as ready replacements.

tucsonjwt · 08-24-2018, 09:45 PM

I think I will mosey through the local Pull A Part and see what is there. I suspect the older 1980s foreign section might be worth a look. I think my 91 CRX had a ceiling mounted mirror that was nice. Those heavy chrome 67-71 mirrors do look nice though.

08-23-2018, 02:03 PM	#1
snowball Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 129	Mirror keeps on falling Hi all, Not sure if the mirror is made out of lead or the glass is teflon but I can't get the mirror to stay on the glass. I've tried cleaning the glass, sanding the button, waiting for days... NOTHING works. Any ideas? I'm using the standard Permatex stuff. On my 5th attempt. Thanks! __________________ 1990 suburban r1500 k 350 2wd

08-23-2018, 02:18 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I bought some 3 M mirror adhesive for one of my rigs the other day because the feedback on it was good. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-...3082785&rt=rud __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-23-2018, 02:59 PM	#3
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 257	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I used 2-3 kinds of Rear View "adhesive" and NONE of them worked. I bought some of this BOB SMITH INDUSTRIES EPOXY, and used 1 drop, and my mirror has been on since. Of course, not sure what it will be like if I ever need to remove it...? (plus I still have some epoxy left over for the shop - this stuff is GOOD!) __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*

08-23-2018, 07:28 PM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Mirror keeps on falling My last experience with this was when I reattached the mirror with the glue kit and later I bumped the mirror slightly when putting the sunshield in place and the mirror fell off. When the mirror fell off it took a big chunk of windshield glass with it, so the glue held too well. I screwed the mirror bracket to the top trim around the windshield. I think the best solution is to get an old street rod style of mirror with a long bracket which would attach to the roof and hang down in approximately the same position. This mirror on the glass idea has got to be one of the worst cost saving ideas in automotive history.

08-23-2018, 07:49 PM	#5
peabobble Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Drop Posts: 25	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I had the same experience and noticed the Permatex package says use at 50-75 degrees. Not much chance of that in Fort Worth in August, but I put my last one on early in the morning and so far it's staying. I think the 3M stuff is better, Oreilly just didn't have any.

08-24-2018, 12:39 PM	#7
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Mirror keeps on falling clean class . scuff metal tab . mark metal tab for up and cab in face . glue ONLY metal tab on glass . 24hr later install mirror . used a few brands and no problems . also see if there is a manufactor date on the pack . lots of the stuff sits around for a looooong time. __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-24-2018, 05:09 PM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I am considering the older truck mirror through 71 as an option. LMC, Classic Parts, ebay, etc. sell them. https://www.classicparts.com/1967-71...ctinfo/57-021/

08-23-2018, 08:50 PM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I used the 3m 8yrs ago....still hanging on... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-24-2018, 06:28 PM	#10
Jstock85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Brandon,MS Posts: 489	Re: Mirror keeps on falling Had same problem with plastic tab sticking to glass and falling off. Switched to metal and have had no issues

08-24-2018, 08:34 PM	#11
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,611	Re: Mirror keeps on falling My solution to the falling mirror problem. Found this in the local Pull-a-Part several years ago. Oddly, out of a Chevy Spectrum. I think the Spectrum was a rebadged foreign car. Held in place by 3 screws, just like in the little car. Used the 3 that came with the mirror. IIRC, a $3 fix. The color was a near perfect match for the buckskin tan in my truck. Never hurts to wander through the car section looking for truck parts. I think the stuff creeping up the mirror is glue residue. It wasn't there when I installed it. I got a couple more on follow up trips as ready replacements. Attached Images

08-24-2018, 09:45 PM	#12
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Mirror keeps on falling I think I will mosey through the local Pull A Part and see what is there. I suspect the older 1980s foreign section might be worth a look. I think my 91 CRX had a ceiling mounted mirror that was nice. Those heavy chrome 67-71 mirrors do look nice though.



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