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84 Rear View Mirror Fell Off --- Help
Any one have a good fix for this one??
1st the little dim lever on the bottom broke a few weeks ago and now when I was cleaning the inside of the wind screen and bumped it the entire mirror fell off. I tried some Locktite instant super type glue I had on hand but it would not adhere. Porsche must have uses a certain type of adhesive for it to hold on the past 27 years, anyone know what to use? This must be a common problem as these cars get older. Thanks ... Rich
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12-27-2011, 12:00 PM
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There are specific windscreen mirror adhesives, Loctite make a kit. I found these eventually gave way, however. After a few failures I found the best solution was to go to a replacement windscreen installer. They have UV activated adhesives which hold for years, and the cost is minimal
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12-27-2011, 12:06 PM
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any auto parts store will have rear view mirror adhesive which will hold for many years if you follow the directions.
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mine fell off over a year ago and i just never put it back on. i just learned to look out the side mirrors.
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12-27-2011, 12:55 PM
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Super Glue did the trick for me. Just need to hold it in place for a couple of minutes.
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I just did mine a few weeks ago.. You need to remove the button, clean it good and score it with a blade or screw driver, and clean the glass very well. The rearview mirror adhesive didn't work for me, I then tried some good 2 part epoxy glue, and it worked like a charm. Mix the epoxy, don't use too much.. hold the button in place with a piece of duct tape and let dry for a few hours, then you're ready to install the rearview mirror. Hope this helped.
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Scott - what a good idea. UV actuation, just like my dentist uses on the fillings these days.
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12-27-2011, 06:34 PM
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Have you checked with a windshield glass shop?
I had the mirror fall off my daily driver. A body shop I've used over the years gave me "a referral" to a shop down the street. I pulled in, we had a good conversation while he worked and when I tried to pay him, he refused to take any money!
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