Exact problem i have on both sides of my Audi. Looked at parts online... $300 for the pair... and came right here to learn from the experts. Thank you!
@@CycloneCyd the driver’s side was $100 (USD) and the passenger side was $200. I did not understand why until i went to apply pressure after the glue-up and realized the glass is curved, i could not simply press down against the countertop.
Thanks mate from across the pond... saved me a huge headache from trying to find something to help me fix the mirror on my wife’s favorite car.... Happy wife happy life.... I owe ya a pint or two!!!
Thank you so much. Very clear, concise instructions. I'll be following your advice to repair a side mirror today. A few months ago I paid nearly $200 to have the other side mirror glass replaced by a dealer :(
I've been in the smash repair trade for for 36 years, I've use urethane over the years and haven't had a problem with mirror glass falling off again, urethane withstands a lot of heat or cold, urethane is a really strong product. Cheers.
after getting a replacement mirror from a pick-n-pull for $27 i found this vid the got a can of 3M 90 for $17 and after a little time and very little effort the job is done. Thank you!
Perfectly. Used the 3M 90 and laid the backs out perpendicular to the glass. First one went on perfectly centered thanks to the bit of practice beforehand. The second was off a bit, half a mm low maybe, as i was very confident after the first went so smoothly. I let them cure in the kitchen over night and mounted back on the car the next day.
@@sky173 yes it is. No issues at all. We are coming up to winter so that will be the final test. A few freeze/thaw cycles and using the mirror defrosters should tell.
Excellent instructions, very thorough and well thought out. Took my classic Benz out for a spin only to see the mirror waving in the wind. Glad I came across your video first. I was able to reuse the original mirror and have it back in its proper place within an hour looking absolutely perfect. I used the 3M 90 product recommended in this video and followed each step to the "T". Many thanks, Cheers from California!
I'd never encountered this before in years of driving. Recently the mirror on my 1 series started moving about, exactly as you described. Fearing the whole thing was about to fall off in the road, I stopped at a DIY store to buy some gaffer tape to at least secure it temporarily. Examining it more closely, I found I could just peel the mirror glass off. And now I know how to put it back on. Thanks so much!
@@CycloneCyd Yup, seems all good so far. I had a quick drive around the block and it looked fine, just got to give it a try on the motorway as a real test! The other side seems solid at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on it... I now have the gear and the knowledge to fix it when it goes!
Life saver! The glass just fell out me mirror on to the lawn. Ados high temp and your vid to the rescue. Just got to figure out how to pop the backing plate off now.........
Both my mirror glass fell off on my 08 combi , thought they were heated... think the 3m double sided tape soaking the heat up! Thanks for the video I am gonna redo
Could be, any foam tape will act as an insulator and the heat will simply go out the back. If you find you can't get the foam tape off the element and all else fails, you can always get a new pair of glass here bit.ly/9_3_door_mirror_glass
Just happened to my passat..was driving on a dual carriageway then the glass just fell off..had to buy a new one with backing as wasnt sure if just a glass replacement would have the heated feature...should have watched this video and saved me some money!
Me too! Fell off my Tiguan today, on my way to Halfords to buy wiper blades! I ordered a heated replacement unit. Now that I've seen Cyd's videoa, I hope it's not too late to cancel the order and buy plain glass :(
This was really easy, I did it with fake nails on my hands haha 💅 Couple of tips: 1: if when you remove the mirror plate, the back has a lot of tabs preventing it from laying flat you need to cut into the paper to allow the tabs through before you tape it. Flip the paper over and lay the flat surface of the plate to the back of the paper. Trace with a marker and when you cut it out leave some overlap to tape to. Place it into the hole from the front and tape it, taping the glass next to it. 2. (If you're a perfectionist like me) Keep a razor or scissors handy. When you allow the glue to become tacky and you peel the tape off, the tape will pull the adhesive with it. Cut it as you go to prevent pulling it off completely. I used the 3M 90. I'll come back to let you know if the mirror falls off 👍
_Almost_ just what I needed, thanks for posting. Any ideas on what to do if the outer end is unstuck but the inner end is still attached and the car is standing in a barn at 2°C? Oh, and towards the inner end there's a crack in the back of the glass that doesn't reach the outside. I'm mildly flummoxed but I think the first step is to buy a new mirror glass in case it breaks while I'm trying to fix it.
Cheers! I'm in France, though, so I'll see what's on the go locally. Had a google and they don't look expensive. Main problem now is the temperature...
Awesome! Very clear and concise, your experience really shines through in this video! Thank you for your thorough and professional approach, you've gained a subscriber today!
Thumbs up! Old school, best school. probable best way to do this. I feel guilty now, using double sided tape to fix mine... will look soon to use your method. Thank You!
Good job, nice tips. This happened to me and while I do have a can of spray on contact adhesive.....I think I used super glue or epoxy or something. Only realising later that it acts as an insulator so that mirror took longer to clear than the other. It just came off again while I was cleaning it so will do it properly this time, following your advice.
I repaired the last one by simply using the adhesive that came with the side mirror. It seems to have stuck on fine but I am guessing that was the wrong way of doing it. Should I take it off and use this method?
If you don't mind me asking how did you get the backing pad off of the mirror assembly? The combi I bought this spring had a broken mirror the previous owner covered with a different mirror glass. Will need to replace the whole thing or maybe can pry the old 2 layers off but would like to do it off the car. Thanks for all your help and vids!
I do not reccomend any glue or silicon. It is good for a while 2 maybe 3 years but later because of the weather conditions winter/summer is more than likely that the mirror will fell off. For my customers I buy very strong double sided tape and there is no way that the mirror will fell off. Anyway good job :)
I've had my green vw beetle 5 years today, but on my way home from work my passenger mirror fell off!! I was able to retrieve it in one piece and no scratches, but not sure how to get the back part off to stick the two pieces together. Do you have a tutorial on how to remove one?
Managed to break the passenger door mirror glass yesterday (by my own stupidity) so I've been looking ways to fix it. I've seen a couple of companies selling replacement mirrors with the backing plate and tabs for the heater already installed; prices vary from £20 to £40. I'm probably going to go for the cheaper option.
Does one need to remove the backing plate if the glass is still intact? It looks to be a hassle after looking at that those videos. I am afraid I may not get it back on and all connected.
I’ve just stuck my golf mk 7 mirror with some wood glue..im not going to use the heating element ,and im hoping for longevity. I paid £80 for the drivers side mirror after id fitted it put the near side through its paces…as i was doing it it slipped luckily it didn’t drop and smash ,hence my wood glue
i have heated side mirrors and my left mirror literally just fell off and smashed. when choosing a replacement mirror, do i need to be aware of any special glass that's specifically made for heated backings or is any normal glass suitable? cheers
I suspect it was a bird... something hit and shattered my passenger side mirror! Thanks for the easy instructions to fix it! New glass and 3M 90 adhesive cost about $40 for me.
Yeah, even though birds are very light weight, they can't 'alf do some damage. I've had a few bird strikes over the years, but luckily it's always been when I'm in a company car. Glad you got it fixed.
Out of all the adhesives available I forgot about 3M super 90. This is serious adhesive for permanent bonding for laminates and the like. Sounds like an excellent choice for the mirror! Thank you James!
Massively long winded way of doing this , I’ve jus done mine in 39 seconds flat with gorilla glue! No messing about! Apply press for 40 seconds , job done
So solidly repaired that it will outlive your car. In my country for my car I got a mirror glass for £2. For £6 I got heated morror glass with a plastic mount frame. It's not worth for me to waste time for repairing if i can only repleace.
Why don’t they re engineer the mirror with some sort of face trim that clips onto the mirror base and overlaps the the edges of the mirror . This would better retain the mirror .
i used gorilla glue xD, and then 3 months later someone broke my car glass and now im here trying to figure out how to replace it. The cover is off and the blinker is cracked. The only thing attached is the mechanism that makes it move. helppp
I hit a hump back bridge at high speed in my 1966 morris Cooper S a very long time ago . My mirrors were fine but the rear side windows blew out 🫤 and the chrome headlamp rim from the drinkers side must still be in orbit somewhere . Many years later I was walking my dog Harley along an old disused railway just about to go under a bridge and out of nowhere a mirror glass hit me on the head 😮 .
You'll spend more money like that than buying a replace brand new mirror glass with its plastic back side, that comes with electrical and mechanical connections (15,34£ shipped to my door). Not even considering the labor and the time involved.
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Exact problem i have on both sides of my Audi. Looked at parts online... $300 for the pair... and came right here to learn from the experts. Thank you!
Yeah, genuine glass is usually expensive, but 300 big ones? A pure rip off❗
How did you get on with the job?
@@CycloneCyd the driver’s side was $100 (USD) and the passenger side was $200. I did not understand why until i went to apply pressure after the glue-up and realized the glass is curved, i could not simply press down against the countertop.
Thanks mate from across the pond... saved me a huge headache from trying to find something to help me fix the mirror on my wife’s favorite car....
Happy wife happy life.... I owe ya a pint or two!!!
Fantastic! Happy to help. I've got a BMAC link now, need to add it into my video descriptions.
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Thank you so much. Very clear, concise instructions. I'll be following your advice to repair a side mirror today. A few months ago I paid nearly $200 to have the other side mirror glass replaced by a dealer :(
I've been in the smash repair trade for for 36 years, I've use urethane over the years and haven't had a problem with mirror glass falling off again, urethane withstands a lot of heat or cold, urethane is a really strong product.
Cheers.
After my son's GTI Mk 5 mirror fell off, I didn't expect to find such a thorough tutorial on how to fix it. Can stop searching now.
after getting a replacement mirror from a pick-n-pull for $27 i found this vid the got a can of 3M 90 for $17 and after a little time and very little effort the job is done. Thank you!
I am about to execute my repair and came back to watch again just to make sure i am doing it right. Thank you for sharing.
Did it work?
Perfectly. Used the 3M 90 and laid the backs out perpendicular to the glass. First one went on perfectly centered thanks to the bit of practice beforehand. The second was off a bit, half a mm low maybe, as i was very confident after the first went so smoothly.
I let them cure in the kitchen over night and mounted back on the car the next day.
@@CincinnatiDan 7 months later, is it still holding up for you?
@@sky173 yes it is. No issues at all. We are coming up to winter so that will be the final test. A few freeze/thaw cycles and using the mirror defrosters should tell.
Excellent instructions, very thorough and well thought out. Took my classic Benz out for a spin only to see the mirror waving in the wind. Glad I came across your video first. I was able to reuse the original mirror and have it back in its proper place within an hour looking absolutely perfect. I used the 3M 90 product recommended in this video and followed each step to the "T". Many thanks, Cheers from California!
Glad it helped. Might be an idea to do both sides 👍
I'd never encountered this before in years of driving. Recently the mirror on my 1 series started moving about, exactly as you described. Fearing the whole thing was about to fall off in the road, I stopped at a DIY store to buy some gaffer tape to at least secure it temporarily. Examining it more closely, I found I could just peel the mirror glass off. And now I know how to put it back on. Thanks so much!
It's become more common now as more & more cars have heated mirrors.
I managed to catch the mirror going a bit wobbly and I'm about to put this technique into practice... Thanks for posting the video :D
Fantastic! Let us know how you get on and check the other side!
@@CycloneCyd Yup, seems all good so far. I had a quick drive around the block and it looked fine, just got to give it a try on the motorway as a real test! The other side seems solid at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on it... I now have the gear and the knowledge to fix it when it goes!
Life saver! The glass just fell out me mirror on to the lawn. Ados high temp and your vid to the rescue. Just got to figure out how to pop the backing plate off now.........
This video was very informative. I just finished putting the glass back on my driver side mirror. Thanks for the video.
Glad it helped. It would be worth doing the other side too.
Very clear and concise directions. I used 3M 77, it’s all I had.
Both my mirror glass fell off on my 08 combi , thought they were heated... think the 3m double sided tape soaking the heat up! Thanks for the video I am gonna redo
Could be, any foam tape will act as an insulator and the heat will simply go out the back.
If you find you can't get the foam tape off the element and all else fails, you can always get a new pair of glass here bit.ly/9_3_door_mirror_glass
Just happened to my passat..was driving on a dual carriageway then the glass just fell off..had to buy a new one with backing as wasnt sure if just a glass replacement would have the heated feature...should have watched this video and saved me some money!
Ah, you can't win 'em all.
Me too! Fell off my Tiguan today, on my way to Halfords to buy wiper blades! I ordered a heated replacement unit. Now that I've seen Cyd's videoa, I hope it's not too late to cancel the order and buy plain glass :(
This was really easy, I did it with fake nails on my hands haha 💅 Couple of tips:
1: if when you remove the mirror plate, the back has a lot of tabs preventing it from laying flat you need to cut into the paper to allow the tabs through before you tape it. Flip the paper over and lay the flat surface of the plate to the back of the paper. Trace with a marker and when you cut it out leave some overlap to tape to. Place it into the hole from the front and tape it, taping the glass next to it.
2. (If you're a perfectionist like me) Keep a razor or scissors handy. When you allow the glue to become tacky and you peel the tape off, the tape will pull the adhesive with it. Cut it as you go to prevent pulling it off completely.
I used the 3M 90. I'll come back to let you know if the mirror falls off 👍
How did the 3M 90 go? Still stuck on?
@@sway101 yes it seems sturdy as far as I can tell
@@notafeminist7642 nice, thanks :)
_Almost_ just what I needed, thanks for posting. Any ideas on what to do if the outer end is unstuck but the inner end is still attached and the car is standing in a barn at 2°C? Oh, and towards the inner end there's a crack in the back of the glass that doesn't reach the outside. I'm mildly flummoxed but I think the first step is to buy a new mirror glass in case it breaks while I'm trying to fix it.
If there is already a crack, methinks it'll break. Follow the link to find a replacement 👌
Cheers! I'm in France, though, so I'll see what's on the go locally. Had a google and they don't look expensive. Main problem now is the temperature...
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@@CycloneCyd Thanks! As it happens, the crack is tiny, and double-sided gel tape seems to be holding it very nicely.
Thank you for the video. I'm curious what is the purpose of taping the parts on the table prior to spraying the adhesive?
I would think 1 - holds the pieces in place and 2 - covers the edges so you don't have glue on the edge of the mirror border.
Thank you for a very concise step by step tutorial.
My 2 mirrors fell off in the same week, both intact. Thank you very much, I will do this
Good luck!
Simple explanation - best I have found
Awesome! Very clear and concise, your experience really shines through in this video! Thank you for your thorough and professional approach, you've gained a subscriber today!
Thumbs up! Old school, best school. probable best way to do this. I feel guilty now, using double sided tape to fix mine... will look soon to use your method. Thank You!
Temperature resistance is the big one, plus NOT using foam tape.
Great explanation, will follow your instructions. I have a Benz and mirror fell and cracked. Thank very much!!
Good job, nice tips. This happened to me and while I do have a can of spray on contact adhesive.....I think I used super glue or epoxy or something. Only realising later that it acts as an insulator so that mirror took longer to clear than the other. It just came off again while I was cleaning it so will do it properly this time, following your advice.
I repaired the last one by simply using the adhesive that came with the side mirror. It seems to have stuck on fine but I am guessing that was the wrong way of doing it. Should I take it off and use this method?
If you don't mind me asking how did you get the backing pad off of the mirror assembly? The combi I bought this spring had a broken mirror the previous owner covered with a different mirror glass. Will need to replace the whole thing or maybe can pry the old 2 layers off but would like to do it off the car. Thanks for all your help and vids!
First up in this playlist
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I have same question, but the first video up in that playlist is this very video.
Cheers mate this makes replacing my mirrors a much easier job
I do not reccomend any glue or silicon. It is good for a while 2 maybe 3 years but later because of the weather conditions winter/summer is more than likely that the mirror will fell off. For my customers I buy very strong double sided tape and there is no way that the mirror will fell off. Anyway good job :)
One mirror manufacturer (who shall remain un-named) was caught out using hot glue and causing warranty problems for the OE!
Which tape do you recommend?
This is exactly what I was thinking! 👍
@@aileencrossett4408 3m Double Sided Tape
@@BenePits I ordered my part off Amazon so I don’t know if it has a sticky part or not
I've had my green vw beetle 5 years today, but on my way home from work my passenger mirror fell off!! I was able to retrieve it in one piece and no scratches, but not sure how to get the back part off to stick the two pieces together. Do you have a tutorial on how to remove one?
Managed to break the passenger door mirror glass yesterday (by my own stupidity) so I've been looking ways to fix it. I've seen a couple of companies selling replacement mirrors with the backing plate and tabs for the heater already installed; prices vary from £20 to £40. I'm probably going to go for the cheaper option.
Even cheaper: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFetbJ3
and you'd support the channel as it's an affiliate link.
Thank you for this great tutorial
Great Video... I'm going to try this out now... appreciate the extra explanation and details on the adhesives.
Have you done a video on replacing seals in rear calliper piston of Saab 93 (2006)
Very useful, thank you and Happy New Year 2024
You could use superglue gel, you can move it before it sets, they use for these for snooker cue tips.
generally, superglue isn't waterproof, nor does it like the heat.
Does one need to remove the backing plate if the glass is still intact? It looks to be a hassle after looking at that those videos. I am afraid I may not get it back on and all connected.
I’ve just stuck my golf mk 7 mirror with some wood glue..im not going to use the heating element ,and im hoping for longevity.
I paid £80 for the drivers side mirror after id fitted it put the near side through its paces…as i was doing it it slipped luckily it didn’t drop and smash ,hence my wood glue
It'd be interesting to hear how it holds up in a few months. I'm not convinced the wood glue will stay stuck to the aluminium for very long.
i have heated side mirrors and my left mirror literally just fell off and smashed. when choosing a replacement mirror, do i need to be aware of any special glass that's specifically made for heated backings or is any normal glass suitable? cheers
Any normal mirror glass is okay. As long as it is glass and not plastic
How did you get the frame off?
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Useful and easy to apply. Thank you!.
You are welcome!
Did I miss the part where you took the mirror backing plate (the part to which the mirror attaches) off? That's the part I'm not sure how to do...
Would epoxy work?
Why did you remove the sticky pad from the universal mirror? Did you think your spray adhesive was superior?
The foam pad will insulate the heater from the glass
I suspect it was a bird... something hit and shattered my passenger side mirror! Thanks for the easy instructions to fix it! New glass and 3M 90 adhesive cost about $40 for me.
Yeah, even though birds are very light weight, they can't 'alf do some damage. I've had a few bird strikes over the years, but luckily it's always been when I'm in a company car. Glad you got it fixed.
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Excellent information 👍👍👍👍🕶
Out of all the adhesives available I forgot about 3M super 90. This is serious adhesive for permanent bonding for laminates and the like.
Sounds like an excellent choice for the mirror! Thank you James!
Thanks, Mate!
You're welcome!
Massively long winded way of doing this , I’ve jus done mine in 39 seconds flat with gorilla glue! No messing about! Apply press for 40 seconds , job done
@@stevekutscherawy6831 my side mirror is loose on my Audi A4. How do I remove it to glue it back?
Where do I buy only the motto of part
motto? can you be clearer?
***Tip Harbor freight sells a 2 1/4 suction cup great for holding glass. 2.) use binder clips to compress/ho;d mirror while it cures
Helpful clever video thank you,👍
Well explained... very good.
Glad it was helpful!
Super video! Thankyou!
Instant Value. Thank you 🙏🏾
Thank you.
Thanks very informative
Thanks. Very helpfull. No excuse. Looks like its easy enough to diy it 🤣👍
this is great will do this tomorrow
Always love your video ❤️
Thank you Mohammad
What is the thickness of glass ??? (3mm)
I didn't measure it, but I think it's 2mm, maybe 2.5
@@CycloneCyd thank you
Cheers Cyd
Welcome 👍
Subscribed. Thanks for the video.
very helpful thank you
Could I do this with super glue?
I did mine with no more nails or equivalent about 4 years ago....still stuck firm.
great video
Thank you
Thanks a lot
Most welcome
Fantastic video, much appreciated!
wonderful tutorial. thumbs up from me
Legend
Thanks.
Great advice 😃
Good job
Thank you James. A colleague I know is JLR SME for mirrors 👍
So solidly repaired that it will outlive your car. In my country for my car I got a mirror glass for £2. For £6 I got heated morror glass with a plastic mount frame. It's not worth for me to waste time for repairing if i can only repleace.
Had the same problem on my Saab, driving along one minute it was there, next time I looked at it.....it was gone!!!!!.
Did you manage to rescue it or is it lost?
Omg me too..happened yesterday!!
@@CycloneCyd Sadly no.....Amazon came to the rescue.
@@lavettehammons lol its a small world, I wonder how many saab door mirrors are laid in the side of the road.
This just happened today to my VW Golf. I just bought Silicone and re attached it back.
Why don’t they re engineer the mirror with some sort of face trim that clips onto the mirror base and overlaps the the edges of the mirror . This would better retain the mirror .
i used to go to glass specialist and he just cut me a piece. The problem was the mirror was straight not concave
This is a valid option, but as you say it reduces your field of view (and presumably isn't heated?)
@@CycloneCyd no it is not heated of course
i used gorilla glue xD, and then 3 months later someone broke my car glass and now im here trying to figure out how to replace it. The cover is off and the blinker is cracked. The only thing attached is the mechanism that makes it move. helppp
Mines fallen off a bridge after I went over a hump
I hit a hump back bridge at high speed in my 1966 morris Cooper S a very long time ago . My mirrors were fine but the rear side windows blew out 🫤 and the chrome headlamp rim from the drinkers side must still be in orbit somewhere .
Many years later I was walking my dog Harley along an old disused railway just about to go under a bridge and out of nowhere a mirror glass hit me on the head 😮 .
I do not have my backplate anymore
You'll spend more money like that than buying a replace brand new mirror glass with its plastic back side, that comes with electrical and mechanical connections (15,34£ shipped to my door). Not even considering the labor and the time involved.
Silikon hält
I know why mine came off, though: it smacked into a pole.
I did mine with sticks like shit from B&Q
To reattach the side view mirror I used JB Weld (KwikWeld) You want the strong stuff. It will take the hot and cold temperatures out side.
Consider hiring a voice over artist to enhance this video, sounds a bit underwhelming , let me know if I can help