Need To Re-Attach Rearview Mirror...Type Of Glue?
 

While removing my dashboard for reupholstering...I inadvertently knocked off the rearview mirror - which is perfectly intact with its circular mounting flange. What's left on the windshield is a circular patch of hardened glue.

So...my thought is to first use that glue-patch to draw a circle with a Sharpie marker, then remove the patch with a razor blade.

Finally, I'll use a drop of glue to re-affix the mirror.

Question - what type of glue? I've got a fresh bottle of Gorilla brand Super Glue, which I'm guessing would work fine - but is there some other type I should use instead?

And does the overall process which I've described above sound OK?

(btw...the dash came out great. Not perfect mind you...but great!)

Mark it on the outside before scraping. They make special glue for attaching rearview mirrors. Check your local auto parts store.

You might just let a local glass shop do it, not much more than the cost of the "kit" Last time I had it done.

I used superglue, not sure if mirror mount adhesive has any more mojo. Maybe get some superglue gel?

I think I paid about 5 bucks for a tiny tube of the right stuff for that. maybe its superglue.
i got 2 new side mirrors too , they both let loose so you could check those or if they fall they will break.

I dont see a way to clamp it it must be a type of superglue to dry that fast, how long can you hold your arms up for ? ;-)

Put this guy on the case:

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Or use a pillow, a boot and a scrap piece of wood. Whatever works.

garfield might actually work lol ;-)

If you dont have enough cans of "stuff" around your shop you can go buy a can of superglue accelerator / catalyst

if the stuff is simply superglue gel , probably is, then its one more product you probably don't need. its a good question for a guy that works in a glass shop.

there sure are a lot of little bottles of "stuff" in this world, so many are simply unnecessary pollution.

Permatex® Rearview Mirror Adhesive Kit
The two-part adhesive that permanently bonds mirror buttons to windshields. Achieve handling strength in seconds, and mirror mounting strength in 30 minutes.

Yep...I used the Permatex kit with good success. Thanks for the input folks!