Rear view mirror adhesive

20vcqdriver · 03-05-20, 08:43 AM

Ok so the rear view mirror has dropped off again on a hot day last week, never stayed on in hot weather since I had the windscreen replaced a few years ago... So what do people recommend to keep it on permanently ?

John. · 03-05-20, 11:09 AM

I got some stuff from TPS, haven't used it yet.

86audicoupe · 03-05-20, 02:13 PM

I've used a kit similar to this in the past. Although once it's on, it won't come off ever again

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Stre...4AAOSwoptdMLZg

20vcqdriver · 03-05-20, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86audicoupe

I've used a kit similar to this in the past. Although once it's on, it won't come off ever again

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Stre...4AAOSwoptdMLZg

That sounds ideal, This double sided pad I have been using is great until you park up on a hot day when you find its dropped off by the time you get back to the car

Ringmaster · 03-05-20, 10:31 PM

Got the Loctite version from Halfords many years ago. It's all in one and worked quickly. Ensure there is a good dose of sunshine the day you apply it for the UV to do its bit.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...it-464404.html

BackintheFold · 04-05-20, 01:27 PM

I've used araldite on fitting the small metal blocks to Audi screens for 28 years, tape it up to the inside of the screen and leave it to set, then fix mirror on (say, next day)
Never had any fall off.

At the weekend, i gently nudged the mirror and broke it off at the stem. The metal plate remained solidly on the screen since Phil Plait stuck it there.

So my money is on araldite.

Sie! · 04-05-20, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringmaster

Got the Loctite version from Halfords many years ago. It's all in one and worked quickly. Ensure there is a good dose of sunshine the day you apply it for the UV to do its bit.

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...it-464404.html

I can vouch for this stuff also, I used it about 5 years ago and still as strong as anything... just make sure you tick it on the right side of the metal clamp and in the right place on the window - it’s not moveable once it’s on!

quill · 10-05-20, 10:08 AM

The best way to make sure it stays on is to ask a windscreen fitter to glue it on

BackintheFold · 10-05-20, 10:33 AM

Costs me approx 60p to araldite it on and never had a problem.
If you can find a windscreen fitter who’ll do it for 59p please
let me know.

sinbin5t · 10-05-20, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BackintheFold

Costs me approx 60p to araldite it on and never had a problem.
If you can find a windscreen fitter who’ll do it for 59p please
let me know.

Oh come on now, give a bit of leeway perhaps 60p

03-05-20, 11:09 AM	#2
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	I got some stuff from TPS, haven't used it yet.

03-05-20, 02:13 PM	#3
86audicoupe Classic Audi Pervert! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 2,182	I've used a kit similar to this in the past. Although once it's on, it won't come off ever again https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Stre...4AAOSwoptdMLZg

03-05-20, 10:31 PM	#5
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326	Got the Loctite version from Halfords many years ago. It's all in one and worked quickly. Ensure there is a good dose of sunshine the day you apply it for the UV to do its bit. https://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...it-464404.html

04-05-20, 01:27 PM	#6
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,171	I've used araldite on fitting the small metal blocks to Audi screens for 28 years, tape it up to the inside of the screen and leave it to set, then fix mirror on (say, next day) Never had any fall off. At the weekend, i gently nudged the mirror and broke it off at the stem. The metal plate remained solidly on the screen since Phil Plait stuck it there. So my money is on araldite.

10-05-20, 10:08 AM	#8
quill Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5	The best way to make sure it stays on is to ask a windscreen fitter to glue it on

10-05-20, 10:33 AM	#9
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,171	Costs me approx 60p to araldite it on and never had a problem. If you can find a windscreen fitter who’ll do it for 59p please let me know.