Any tips on replacing side mirror glass? '88 3.2

[yazhound]

Ugh! Was driving down bumpy road and the mirror (glass) just fell out of my driver side rear view mirror. I could hear it shattering upon the road. I see our host has the mirror. Anyone have experience, advice, tips on making the repair? Thanks in advance. yaz

[darrin]

if you simply lost the glass (and not the mounting backing), you can have a glass shop cut you a replacement mirror and secure it onto the backing -- this should save you a few $$$$

[yazhound]

Originally Posted by darrin

if you simply lost the glass (and not the mounting backing), you can have a glass shop cut you a replacement mirror and secure it onto the backing -- this should save you a few $$$$

Thought about that too. Any experience on what substance works best to secure it?

[darrin]

if I recall correctly, I used basic contact cement --

[Salty Springs]

https://www.internetglassnetwork.com/ssl/cmorder.htm
These people helped me.
I used 100% silicone after cleaning the base up.Spread fairly liberally.I then used painters tape and a small kitchen sponge and wrapped tightly around mirror base.Worked well.
Dave

[Salty Springs]

If you do use internet glass, call him.If I recall their catalog was screwed up.About $25 + shipping

[yazhound]

Thanks for the quick responses ! Unnerving driving without the mirror.. get so used to it being there.

[Josh D]

944 mirror glass is a perfect fit. You can buy just the glass without the heating element, unlike with the 911.

[chrisbruck]

I'm in the same boat... mine fell off a few months ago and I can't seem to find any local mirror shops close by that do car mirrors. I bought a cheapo Pep Boys generic one and stuck it on temporarily. Looks cheesy because it's small and a funny shaped to fit on stock backing plate.

[darrin]

Originally Posted by Josh D

944 mirror glass is a perfect fit. You can buy just the glass without the heating element, unlike with the 911.

nice find -- googling "944 side mirror glass" pulls up a number of turnkey solutions for cheap ($15 )

[Klax]

This just happened to me too. I have 944 glass only on order from one of the sites. I believe. It was $12.