You can use acetone to remove the old glue, in lieu of sanding it off.

Super glue needs a little water to cure out. Try exhaling on it next time, before attaching the pad to the window.

JR

Thanks for the heads up... The mirror in my daughters car fell off recently.

I didn't. I though it was a poor attempt at humor (if that's what it was) and useless besides. After learning how to log on, you graduate and learn the art of response. One day, you will be able to write meaningful posts.

well, you did come at him from a staggering 15 post count. :D

hugh, lucky you didnt glue your finger to the windshield. it can happen, (or to the dash)..i've heard.

Cool tip, thanks. Again, I do want to apologize. Geoz1, we share sometimes obvious, sometimes not obvious tips here.

Remind me to stay on your good side...I've seen Tomahawk missiles cause less damage :)

SmileWavy A little ribbing keeps us sharp. I assumed it was par for the course after my first few posts. I spend most of my time on a dragracing site, but I may make room for this site.:D

Another (maybe obvious) tip - mark where your mirror button was, before removing the glue residue. I wanted to move my mirror up just a bit higher to gain better forward visibility. Long story short - you better like your sunvisors in front of the mirror :D

Hugh has no enemies. Anymore.

Hugh,
Thanks for the tip. I'll be re-installing the mirror on my new windshield soon. I never had much luck with those kits in the past. And I never read the instructions on anything!

I'll make sure to sand the plate, etc.

Yes, it does keep us on our toes. SmileWavy

Dude, when I read your reply I had to check and make sure it wasn't from me!
Struck a nerve ......

Gentlemen, this is the internet. Very few of us will ever meet each other. Even less will back up the **** that spews out of their mouth. I have no problem talking face to face. I will gladly give my home address out. I will welcome you with a steak dinner, and a tour of my facilities.

Hugh, Where abouts are you located? I have a early German guy in the southern area. Mainly restorations, 912,911,356 and VW are his specialties. His work speaks for itself, and is published. We would love to meet you>

Thanks, I'm in the Los Angeles area.

I've had success using JB Weld in the past. It's been a long time since I've owned a car with the mirror attached that way though.

I gave up on the glues and go with JB Quick Weld. Seemed like every single time I used the adhesives intended on the job they would hold until that faithful day that it was cold and I had to adjust my mirror and the mirror would end up in my hand. JB weld (jb quick) took about 5 minutes to be on there permanently. Not sure what happens if you need to remove a JB welded mirror though. I guess you would have to break the glass around the metal.

So... is anyone going to tell us how to change the oil?