Front Windshield Question

[boardmaster]

I would PM Glassman, but I thought others might want this information as well so here goes. I accidently ripped my rearview mirror and the metal piece it attaches to off my windshield this morning and wanted to know what`s the BEST adhesive to reattach the metal to the glass. Temperatures here range from -40 to 100 F so crazy glue is not an option!!

[Patrick]

Locktite makes a small cleaner/adhesive kit specifically for this purpose. It should be at the local parts store or glass shop.

[MikeFleming]

Sometimes when the original piece is "incorrectly" removed from the glass, the glass will fracture and have an uneven surface remaining. Be sure to check this.

Is best to re-attach to a smooth, flat undamaged area as those glues do not fill-in well.

[scenario]

Absolutely ONLY get the adhesive that is designed to reattach the rearview mirror PERIOD!

I just went thru this a few months back and I failed on my first attemp with epoxy. I then got the right stuff and thats that!

[DaveS]

I asked him that question, and this is the stuff he recommends:
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-03346-Rearview-Mirror-Adhesive/dp/B00065T19U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341174511&sr=8-2&keywords=loctite+rear+view+mirror+adhesive

I ended up doing with a two-part rear view mirror adhesive, not the exact stuff in the link above, and so far it is holding.
Dave