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I'm in the process of moving and starting a new job and my rearview mirror fell off on the road! I was freaking out and crying! I just wanna say today my bf and I followed these instructions and it worked! We are so GRATEFUL because we are on a budget for funds and were worried that we would've had to go to the auto shop to get it fixed! You saved us the time and MONEY so we thank YOUUUUUU so very much ❤
Very good video, and it is the exact process 📝 for replacing the rear view mirror to your windshield follow these instructions 2 The T and it will not fail... 🪞 and also save you 💸 money 💰. ✌🏽🇺🇸
Mirror fell off on my 97 Suburban. This is 2022. I’m the original owner. This truck owes me nothing and still runs like new at 187,000 miles. Your vid was clear and explained how to do this repair perfectly. Hardest part was scraping off the old glue from the metal button that holds the mirror. Essential to place it in the mirror to scrape it. Took at least 15 minutes just to do that if not more. Thanks for posting this. Subscribed.
Your instructional video was brief, to the point and you didn't miss critical steps. If other TH-camrs would follow your example and cut out the unnecessary dialogue, then it wouldn't be so frustrating to watch DIY videos. Well done sir. Followed your instructions and used the same products you recommended in this and everything worked out like a charm! Thanks for posting this Chris. You did superb job!
I used this particular Permatex product a year ago to fix a rearview mirror similar to the one in your video. Just today the mirror came off again so I thought I'd do a bit of research before attempting the fix a second time. Your tip about wiping the back of the button with the towelette is golden; I believe the repair failed as I followed the printed instructions carefully yet the bond between glue and button failed. I remember having to scrape glue off both the windshield *and* the button when the factory adhesive failed; this time all the glue remnants were on the windshield and none were left on the button. Thanks!
Short and to the point. I usually have to hear “how-to”videos at 2x speed to get through the nonsense. Left on normal speed and explanation was perfect. Thx
Hi Chris. Finally had the opportunity to try-out your frying-pan-pizza hack. To say the least, I was skeptical. But through a confluence of events I was presented with a pan, a lid and 3 leftover pizza slices..so I tried it..and I can't believe leftover pizza can be that great. As you say, "even better than when it comes straight from the pizza shop". Thanks!!
Chris- Terrific video. Straight forward, to the point, and good video/audio. Who in the world gives this a thumbs down? I'm very grateful for your efforts.
The temperature where I’m located was 95+ degrees so 20 degrees hotter than the 75 degree limit they recommend. I put a soft ice pack in a towel and put it on the windshield over the button area. I anchored the other end of the towel with a weight on top of the roof to keep the towel from sliding off. I felt the glass inside the car and it was 65-70 degrees so well within the range to install the kit. So far it’s working. I had my windshield replaced just before the pandemic hit (February 2020) and they used what looked like double sided tape. I was surprised it lasted as long as it did. The windshield was $225 cheaper than Safelight. They wanted $350 to install it. I had a new one installed for $125. Safelight rips people off. (8-22-20)
@@whatsnewonthemountain Same for the constant drug, insurance and other ads. We pay for all of it. Imagine if we nationalized several key industries like energy, drug companies and insurance. We could save trillions in waste in ads, duplicate bureaucracies and how those industries buy politicians to screw us even more.
Straightforward video for straightforward fix! Everything you said aligned with what I was thinking, but it was very nice to have your reassuring guidance and confirmation. Thanks much!
Chris, Your video is detailed, concise, and thoroughly helpful. Thank you for helping me and so many others with this quick vid! I realize it has been five years since you posted this instructional piece, but I hope all is well in your life. Have a great one!
Thank you so much! My mechanic shop told me they don't do 'glasswork' and referred me out. My auto body place told me it would be a week before I could even get an estimate. With this video and a quick trip to Walmart, I'm back in business. You pointed out some very important steps and kept the vid short and to the point. Appreciate that!
found this after already using versachem which worked very well. I did everything like you did but gosh I wish I had found this beforehand...would've saved tons of time researching reviews and various different instructions. this is the perfect how to format, thanks.
What a great help. Followed your instructions and now my mirror is back up. Also purchased the same product you used just incase. Thanks man. Good video!
Thank you, this is the first time I have had a rear view mirror fell off. You are right, the instructions on pkg says use activator only on windshield. It makes sense to do the button too. Thanks again.
Thank you for all the great advice! I have watched a few of your april fools vids and finally needed help with a DIY project. Im female and do know about some things thanks to working in garage with grandfather and 20 yrs of ex-hubby. (I did help rebuild an MG with another lady many years ago before yt vids(80's-90's). But it has been so long I forgot some simple stuff like this. What you don't use, you will lose sadly. I used expo markers inside to trace instead of tape outside because I was afraid I wouldnt remember round vs flat edge in my 18 yr old jeep. The guy at O'Reillys auto parts sold me Permatex saying it was the best glue they carried for this job. Thought i was subscribed since you wandered into my feed occasionally but found I wasn't. I am now subscribed! I have several DIY projects planned like detailing and can't wait to watch more of your vids on the projects. Many thank you's from a 52yo grandma.
Thanks so much, unfortunately my mirror fell of along with that black tape also some glass too, so there is no way for me to make it straight like you did, so i stuck the button next to it after following you advice, so far it's still holding it ! it doesn't look bad at all since i can not see it! Thanks for tutorial by the way, short and simple!
This just happened to me this weekend. I got in the car and the mirror was on the floor. I tried Velcro. Dumb idea, I know, but I thought it would be a temporary fix until I could figure it out. I'm going to try your advice in this video. Wish me luck!!
Thankyou for your EASY EXPLANATION! wonderfully simple and easy, straightforward and simple. I truly am thankful for the simplicity which leads to clear comprehension! Thankyou for the tips along the way. I truly hope that things go ok when I get my supplies , but seems like with your help it will!.
Thanks for the tips! I needed a replacement button, and the only one they had came with adhesive on it. I scraped off that garbage and used the stuff you recommended, and so far so good!
Chris man come on your killing me I'm waiting patiently on the vape test I want to show people the comparison between smoking and vaping I myself quit smoking because of vaping I've seen other videos but I enjoy your ingenuity
@@nimster64 It never fell off again. I sold it 2 years later. You have to make sure every last speck of old glue is removed or you are on the path for it to fail.
Great and helpful video! I wanted to upgrade from a normal mirror to an auto dimming homelink compass style but the new one wasn't compatible with my old mount. I was able to swap them out! Thanks for the information
Thanks! I think this will help a lot for the old Cadillac I just bought. The mirror has just been dangling off the ceiling by a wire and it's really bothering me. Glad to see that it will be easy to fix.
My mirror fell off 2 days ago. ( Ford 2010 F150.) The metal part is still attached to wind shied as is the metal clip.....YEP that clip should be on the mirror but it is not. No way I can slide this onto both pieces. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.
Great video help me a lot I didn't have to remove any glue off it was hot that the glue stuck to the windshield lol. I just peeled it off cleaned like you did it worked like a charm 👍
My mirror came off and I tried the stuff from the parts store. It was cilycone (sp?), and didn't work. Just made a rubbery mess. I finally took it to a glass place and the guy only charged me $10. to do it. Looked like he used what you did too. It worked great, as long as you follow the instructions.
Question at end. But first, thank you. Thank you X 100. I'm almost 70 and I walked out to my 2012 Rogue which I've personally owned for 6 years and the mirror was hanging. It has been about 50 days over 100 degrees. I don't know if that's why, but it is what it is. I had a very eye-opening experience with it. I couldn't get the mirror off. Couldn't get the button to release. Couldn't get the light-dimming wire to release. So - I thought - heck, I'm just gonna cut this light dimming wire thingy and take the mirror inside in the AC and watch repair videos till I find one that works for me (which turns out to be yours.) and then fix it. I don't ever need the light-dimming mirror feature anyway. I had the car on and the AC running because of the humidity today to work in there. As soon as I cut that wire, IT KILLED MY ENGINE! Apparently my stupid car won't run without those wires connected. GRRRRRRRRR. I stripped both ends and rejoined. We'll see how THAT works because they're so tiny and I had a hard time getting them twisted and taped to stay. (I can just see it working, hitting a bump while driving at 70 mph and it killing my engine on the freeway! Grrrr) Anyway, I'm leaving my glue to dry till in the morning till I calm down, because I've been shaking ever since the shock of learning that stupid wire prevents my car from running. WHY IS THAT? And is there a way to bypass that? I don't want that feature. Can it be disconnected from whatever it's doing to kill the car? TY for any help you can give.
It is very odd that it would kill your car. I thought you were going to say it popped a fuse, but you didn't say it did. (if it popped a fuse, in many cars one fuse can control many circuits) My suggestion would be to have a person properly soldier the wires back together for you so you don't run into the scenario you described.
@@chrisnotap Awesome idea. My entire family could do that (probably me too but not worth the risk). I'm not thinking it's a fuse, but I'll check. It still, when you turn the ignition on, lights up - and says in large letters PS. (I just read that means power steering.). But the engine stop was instantaneous with the cut. I wish those wires had nothing to do with anything but the rear view mirror and the lack thereof didn't interfere with anything else.
@@chrisnotap I now have the answer. Something you wouldn't have considered me foolish enough to know/not know. The wires were contained in a tube - and I couldn't see inside - not knowing those wires were important to anything BUT the mirror, I just cut across the tube - which meant causing a short between the 2 wires inside. (I didn't know. But...duh, I should have. I've only rejoined large wires on like lamp cords and easy stuff - never had a problem all my life!). Anyway, looking into it being a fuse problem now. Thanks!! (all this wouldn't have happened if I just could have gotten that metal button loose in the first place that releases the mirror so I could glue it to windshield. Which - btw - thanks to you - WORKED LIKE A CHARM! TY.
Final wrap up. My son came and replaced all fuses. That actually worked instead of having to pay $1500 to have it towed to the local Nissan, whose manager said - he had NO IDEA why it did that and wouldn't know till he towed it in and took it apart to find out. He didn't even consider any suggestions I could have done myself, like the fuses. ANYWAY, the great news is - those wires aren't important since I don't care about the dim feature. So he totally cut them off, taped them out of the way hidden behind the tube, took out the module in the back of the mirror, - and the car works PERFECTLY. In other words, no worries about my tiny twisted wires coming untwisted or the car dying on me out on the freeway. I couldn't be happier after all the perfect storm of mistakes I made causing the problem in the first place. The mirror looks great! Leave it to me, though, to turn what should have been no more than a 30 minute fix (including glue-drying time) into a 3-day crisis!
Great video, just FYI the instructions in writing on the back of the product do state to "also clean and prime the button with equal attention" using the Cleaner/Activator towelette. Also, I just soaked my button in some Isopropyl Alcohol and the glue wiped right off then I primed it with the Activator towelette.
You saved my life, this happened to me last year and I was going to try and tackle it but my technician knocked it out for me instead, it's happened to me again almost 1 year exactly, BUT I TACKLED IT THIS TIME
My problem is about 10 years ago the mirror fell off and took the bracket off with it. I attached a new bracket to the windshield and stuck the mirror it. It worked fine for 10 years then one of the 'edges' of the bracket chipped off..leaving not enough bracket to support the very heavy mirror. I tried to rebuild the brackets edge using JB Weld but before I could Dremel it to the right shape all the epoxy broke off. I like your idea about just attaching a new bracket offset, leaving the original. Not sure now if I want to try to heat the bracket off or install a new offset bracket.
Great video thx! Here is some hard won (bloody) advise: some repair shops use dual-sided tape instead of glue. I had my windshield changed. This old tape is harder to remove than just glue as the tape is elastic, so pop out the button and put it into a vice and use JUST ONE HAND with the blade, just telling this on behalf of a friend, who now has a nasty gash in his left index finger. Also sanding the button once the glue/residue is removed could be good. The manufacturer has now included the notion of priming both the glass and the button. The screw on the mirror has a high probability of being a T-20 torx, if the car is US made, like my -89 Firebird Formula 350. Furthermore, it is advisable to do at least three dry runs placing the button correctly, to make sure you do not loose the grip and orientation of the button, or drop it, which can be disastrous. Thank you!
Here's the link to the adhesive !
USA
● Rear View Mirror Glue .... amzn.to/2pv9d77
● Razor Scraper .... amzn.to/2BWKJcG
CANADA
● Rear View Mirror Glue .... amzn.to/33678A4
● Razor Scraper .... amzn.to/2PAXu4A
Full Transparency! A small portion of each sale goes from Amazon's pocket to my pocket with no additional cost to you! Thanks for your support. It's very much appreciated!
I admire your honesty. Thanks for the help.
I'm in the process of moving and starting a new job and my rearview mirror fell off on the road! I was freaking out and crying! I just wanna say today my bf and I followed these instructions and it worked! We are so GRATEFUL because we are on a budget for funds and were worried that we would've had to go to the auto shop to get it fixed! You saved us the time and MONEY so we thank YOUUUUUU so very much ❤
Very good video, and it is the exact process 📝 for replacing the rear view mirror to your windshield follow these instructions 2 The T and it will not fail... 🪞 and also save you 💸 money 💰.
✌🏽🇺🇸
The best part of this video is the speed and COMPLETE thoroughness of steps! No time for bs thank you!
Thanks for that great feedback!
YES - to the point. Clear and precise. TY
Agree!
In agreement
This is what am talking about breve precise to the point not a lot of blablabla great video appreciate it very much
my truck doesnt have screw. there is somd kind of metal retaining clip
@@abergethirty How did you remove it?
I've never heard you talk about this
Mirror fell off on my 97 Suburban. This is 2022. I’m the original owner. This truck owes me nothing and still runs like new at 187,000 miles. Your vid was clear and explained how to do this repair perfectly. Hardest part was scraping off the old glue from the metal button that holds the mirror. Essential to place it in the mirror to scrape it. Took at least 15 minutes just to do that if not more.
Thanks for posting this. Subscribed.
This video took me from crying in a parking lot in frustration to knowing how to fix my problem. Thank you
Glad it helped!
Rockstar! Savior!
I was at the end of my rope. I had given up all hope. The bullet was in the chamber and then I saw this video. Now I have a fixed rear view mirror
Same - I’m crying now- have to see if the metal part removes from mirror now… ugh..
You dont need a rear view mirror bro. No need to cry lol
Your instructional video was brief, to the point and you didn't miss critical steps. If other TH-camrs would follow your example and cut out the unnecessary dialogue, then it wouldn't be so frustrating to watch DIY videos. Well done sir. Followed your instructions and used the same products you recommended in this and everything worked out like a charm! Thanks for posting this Chris. You did superb job!
Thanks for that great feedback!
The Permatex instructions = NO!
This video = YES!
Thank you Sweet Car Fixer Geezus.
I used this particular Permatex product a year ago to fix a rearview mirror similar to the one in your video. Just today the mirror came off again so I thought I'd do a bit of research before attempting the fix a second time. Your tip about wiping the back of the button with the towelette is golden; I believe the repair failed as I followed the printed instructions carefully yet the bond between glue and button failed. I remember having to scrape glue off both the windshield *and* the button when the factory adhesive failed; this time all the glue remnants were on the windshield and none were left on the button. Thanks!
Chris Fix and Chris Notap.
The two Chris's that have helped me sirvive being an adult
Great video. Short and to the point, and showed us exactly what to get. 10/10
Good Video...short, concise and pointed out a few things I wouldn't have thought of. And, no music! Thanks
5 years later and this video is still the best diy for this particular problem that I've seen
Short and to the point. I usually have to hear “how-to”videos at 2x speed to get through the nonsense. Left on normal speed and explanation was perfect. Thx
I try to do all my videos like that! Thanks for the feedback!!
Hi Chris. Finally had the opportunity to try-out your frying-pan-pizza hack. To say the least, I was skeptical. But through a confluence of events I was presented with a pan, a lid and 3 leftover pizza slices..so I tried it..and I can't believe leftover pizza can be that great. As you say, "even better than when it comes straight from the pizza shop". Thanks!!
I'm so glad I watched this before attempting this.
Chris- Terrific video. Straight forward, to the point, and good video/audio. Who in the world gives this a thumbs down? I'm very grateful for your efforts.
Thanks for that great feedback and yes, I wonder the same thing. I guess it's people just having a bad day.
The temperature where I’m located was 95+ degrees so 20 degrees hotter than the 75 degree limit they recommend. I put a soft ice pack in a towel and put it on the windshield over the button area. I anchored the other end of the towel with a weight on top of the roof to keep the towel from sliding off. I felt the glass inside the car and it was 65-70 degrees so well within the range to install the kit. So far it’s working. I had my windshield replaced just before the pandemic hit (February 2020) and they used what looked like double sided tape. I was surprised it lasted as long as it did. The windshield was $225 cheaper than Safelight. They wanted $350 to install it. I had a new one installed for $125. Safelight rips people off. (8-22-20)
Someone has to pay for all their advertising so the customer does.
@@whatsnewonthemountain Same for the constant drug, insurance and other ads. We pay for all of it. Imagine if we nationalized several key industries like energy, drug companies and insurance. We could save trillions in waste in ads, duplicate bureaucracies and how those industries buy politicians to screw us even more.
Straightforward video for straightforward fix! Everything you said aligned with what I was thinking, but it was very nice to have your reassuring guidance and confirmation. Thanks much!
Chris,
Your video is detailed, concise, and thoroughly helpful. Thank you for helping me and so many others with this quick vid!
I realize it has been five years since you posted this instructional piece, but I hope all is well in your life.
Have a great one!
Oh thanks for that nice feedback! Life is good!
Wow, things have changed over the years. I'm really glad I watch this. It is simple and fast. Thanks Chris you did a great job.
This is why I love TH-cam. Followed the instructions, worked perfectly. Thanks!
Thanks for speaking loudly and clearly.
thanks so much for uploading this! just reattached my rear view mirror with minimal hassle thanks to these instructions.
Thank you so much! My mechanic shop told me they don't do 'glasswork' and referred me out. My auto body place told me it would be a week before I could even get an estimate. With this video and a quick trip to Walmart, I'm back in business. You pointed out some very important steps and kept the vid short and to the point. Appreciate that!
That's great! Thanks for that great feedback!!
You sir saved me a ton of money! God almighty I was thinking of having to bring the vehicle to a local glass repair shop
found this after already using versachem which worked very well. I did everything like you did but gosh I wish I had found this beforehand...would've saved tons of time researching reviews and various different instructions. this is the perfect how to format, thanks.
Glad I could help
Thanks for your video! I left work today and my window was sitting in my drink holder. I ordered the stuff so I'll see how it goes when it comes. :)
Kudos for including both Celsius and Fahrenheit temps. Top shelf guide
Worked perfectly! Bought the exact stuff and had no issues what so ever! Thanks!
That’s great!!
What a great help. Followed your instructions and now my mirror is back up.
Also purchased the same product you used just incase.
Thanks man. Good video!
You covered every eventuality to prevent failure. Thank you
After watching this video. I feel so confident and now I can say I can do it on my own.
Chetan Nandikanti it’s so easy after watching this video.
Very nice video clear perfect English no stupid music in the background good camera work great job thank you
Glad you liked it!
Excellent teacher ! Thankyou.
Thank you, this is the first time I have had a rear view mirror fell off.
You are right, the instructions on pkg says use activator only on windshield.
It makes sense to do the button too.
Thanks again.
I love that he knows better than the manufacturer. 😆
Thank you for all the great advice! I have watched a few of your april fools vids and finally needed help with a DIY project. Im female and do know about some things thanks to working in garage with grandfather and 20 yrs of ex-hubby. (I did help rebuild an MG with another lady many years ago before yt vids(80's-90's). But it has been so long I forgot some simple stuff like this. What you don't use, you will lose sadly. I used expo markers inside to trace instead of tape outside because I was afraid I wouldnt remember round vs flat edge in my 18 yr old jeep. The guy at O'Reillys auto parts sold me Permatex saying it was the best glue they carried for this job. Thought i was subscribed since you wandered into my feed occasionally but found I wasn't. I am now subscribed! I have several DIY projects planned like detailing and can't wait to watch more of your vids on the projects. Many thank you's from a 52yo grandma.
Thank you for your help on a hot morning needing to get to work. This video was the only way I was going to fix it
Very well explained, nothing missing.
Thanks.
My mirror just fell off and this helped me so much, I've been so frustrated trying to figure out what to do next, thank you!
You're so welcome!
Great video Chris! You saved me so much time, appreciate the detailed and direct approach w/o all the “fluff”. Thanks,
Watched this a couple of times then went out and did it in no time at all. Thanks!
Thanks so much, unfortunately my mirror fell of along with that black tape also some glass too, so there is no way for me to make it straight like you did, so i stuck the button next to it after following you advice, so far it's still holding it ! it doesn't look bad at all since i can not see it! Thanks for tutorial by the way, short and simple!
This just happened to me this weekend. I got in the car and the mirror was on the floor. I tried Velcro. Dumb idea, I know, but I thought it would be a temporary fix until I could figure it out. I'm going to try your advice in this video. Wish me luck!!
Thank you. Straight to the point with clear instructions.
I followed your instructions,and it works! Hoping it lasts! Thank You!
Great to hear!
Thankyou for your EASY EXPLANATION! wonderfully simple and easy, straightforward and simple. I truly am thankful for the simplicity which leads to clear comprehension! Thankyou for the tips along the way. I truly hope that things go ok when I get my supplies , but seems like with your help it will!.
Thanks for that feedback!!
Great video...I was lost with the instructions on the kit and this cleared it all up for someone who is not handy at all...like me!
Thanks for the tips! I needed a replacement button, and the only one they had came with adhesive on it. I scraped off that garbage and used the stuff you recommended, and so far so good!
Chris man come on your killing me I'm waiting patiently on the vape test I want to show people the comparison between smoking and vaping I myself quit smoking because of vaping I've seen other videos but I enjoy your ingenuity
Thanks for that. Please be patient. I'm waiting for the weather to break to get outside and video it in the same setting.
I appreciate you brother. My foxbody's mirror does as well.
Thank you so much for the lack of crap in your video :)
Thanks my husband’s just fell off and tried gorilla glue and didn’t have any luck. Thanks
Thank you. I was about to try gorilla glue, lol.
Precise and straight to the point well done
Thank you so much for your video - helped me to fix the rearview mirror in my dad’s truck! ❤
Gum name plz
Dude thank you soooooo much saved me a trip to the auto shop!!! Subscribed!!!
I absolutely loved your video please make some more automotive videos like this I love it
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Is this the same process for re-installing a pick-up rear window slider lock? I have a 2003 F250 that the window lock fell off and was lost.
Smem
How long did it last? I did mine the exact same way and it fell a week after
@@nimster64 It never fell off again. I sold it 2 years later. You have to make sure every last speck of old glue is removed or you are on the path for it to fail.
@@chrisnotap thank you for the reply
Where do you get the black patch from as my vehicle don’t have one
Some don’t have that on the windshield
Thank you!! This may seem SOOO simple, but its really helpful to use who dont know anything about cars. Thank you!! ☺☺☺☺☺
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for being so thorough and straight to the point!
Thanks for that great feedback!
Thank you for the video! The instructions are not that easy to understand and watching your video made it quick and simple!
Great and helpful video! I wanted to upgrade from a normal mirror to an auto dimming homelink compass style but the new one wasn't compatible with my old mount. I was able to swap them out! Thanks for the information
Great video - short and to the point without all that hoopla that so many others do. You’ve just earned yourself a like and subscriber👍🏼👍🏼
Incredible video on rear view mirror repair. Thank you
GreaT Video!!! Very simple and easy to understand. Precise ad straight to the point. Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Thanks for that great feedback!
Thank you so much. I did what you said step by step and it worked for my Nissan pathfinder and it saved me a ton of money. Great video.
Very detailed and easy to follow need more like you
Thanks for that!
@@chrisnotap any idea what size that lil bolt that holds the metal piece is?
Thanks! I think this will help a lot for the old Cadillac I just bought. The mirror has just been dangling off the ceiling by a wire and it's really bothering me. Glad to see that it will be easy to fix.
Honestly! Great video! Thank you for producing this!
So helpful. Short and sweet. Thank you!
Quick, right to the business. Thanks!
Very helpful. And, sidenote, watching this in July 2024, that same $5.99 kit now ranges anywhere from $10.97 at Walmart to $18.97 at Auto Zone!
@@kathrynlouiseberman7919 like $8 on Amazon
@@kathrynlouiseberman7919 whaaaaaatttt...... guess I'll just suffer for a little longer
Still way cheaper than taking it to the shop
Thanks for the clear instructions and helpful advice
Thanks for the video, straight to the point
Perfect thank you I my rear view just fell off and I went and got this stuff I did not know what to do... u saved me some time!! Thanks!
Great video Mr. Notap. My mirror fell 4 different times, used gorilla glue, super glue,etc. You're right,that stuff doesn't work. 😝
Wonderful! A real to the point video. The guy explained exactly what I need.
Thanks for that great feedback!
My mirror fell off 2 days ago. ( Ford 2010 F150.) The metal part is still attached to wind shied as is the metal clip.....YEP that clip should be on the mirror but it is not. No way I can slide this onto both pieces. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.
Am giving you a thumbs up because you went straight to the point. Thank you
Great video help me a lot I didn't have to remove any glue off it was hot that the glue stuck to the windshield lol. I just peeled it off cleaned like you did it worked like a charm 👍
That’s what I’m going through right now!!! Came out this morning, windshield off, all glue on the glass.
Thanks so much for the information, I purchased your recommended glue, and it bonded the mirror wonderful as you instructed. Thank you.
My mirror came off and I tried the stuff from the parts store. It was cilycone (sp?), and didn't work. Just made a rubbery mess. I finally took it to a glass place and the guy only charged me $10. to do it. Looked like he used what you did too. It worked great, as long as you follow the instructions.
Straight to the point and very well explained 🙏🏽
Thank you so much... I fixed mine today...3 year later your video. Thanks a lot
Excellent!
Thanks so very much. Easy instructions. Can't wait to try
Question at end. But first, thank you. Thank you X 100. I'm almost 70 and I walked out to my 2012 Rogue which I've personally owned for 6 years and the mirror was hanging. It has been about 50 days over 100 degrees. I don't know if that's why, but it is what it is. I had a very eye-opening experience with it. I couldn't get the mirror off. Couldn't get the button to release. Couldn't get the light-dimming wire to release. So - I thought - heck, I'm just gonna cut this light dimming wire thingy and take the mirror inside in the AC and watch repair videos till I find one that works for me (which turns out to be yours.) and then fix it. I don't ever need the light-dimming mirror feature anyway. I had the car on and the AC running because of the humidity today to work in there. As soon as I cut that wire, IT KILLED MY ENGINE! Apparently my stupid car won't run without those wires connected. GRRRRRRRRR. I stripped both ends and rejoined. We'll see how THAT works because they're so tiny and I had a hard time getting them twisted and taped to stay. (I can just see it working, hitting a bump while driving at 70 mph and it killing my engine on the freeway! Grrrr) Anyway, I'm leaving my glue to dry till in the morning till I calm down, because I've been shaking ever since the shock of learning that stupid wire prevents my car from running. WHY IS THAT? And is there a way to bypass that? I don't want that feature. Can it be disconnected from whatever it's doing to kill the car? TY for any help you can give.
It is very odd that it would kill your car. I thought you were going to say it popped a fuse, but you didn't say it did. (if it popped a fuse, in many cars one fuse can control many circuits) My suggestion would be to have a person properly soldier the wires back together for you so you don't run into the scenario you described.
@@chrisnotap Awesome idea. My entire family could do that (probably me too but not worth the risk). I'm not thinking it's a fuse, but I'll check. It still, when you turn the ignition on, lights up - and says in large letters PS. (I just read that means power steering.). But the engine stop was instantaneous with the cut. I wish those wires had nothing to do with anything but the rear view mirror and the lack thereof didn't interfere with anything else.
@@chrisnotap I now have the answer. Something you wouldn't have considered me foolish enough to know/not know. The wires were contained in a tube - and I couldn't see inside - not knowing those wires were important to anything BUT the mirror, I just cut across the tube - which meant causing a short between the 2 wires inside. (I didn't know. But...duh, I should have. I've only rejoined large wires on like lamp cords and easy stuff - never had a problem all my life!). Anyway, looking into it being a fuse problem now. Thanks!! (all this wouldn't have happened if I just could have gotten that metal button loose in the first place that releases the mirror so I could glue it to windshield. Which - btw - thanks to you - WORKED LIKE A CHARM! TY.
Final wrap up. My son came and replaced all fuses. That actually worked instead of having to pay $1500 to have it towed to the local Nissan, whose manager said - he had NO IDEA why it did that and wouldn't know till he towed it in and took it apart to find out. He didn't even consider any suggestions I could have done myself, like the fuses. ANYWAY, the great news is - those wires aren't important since I don't care about the dim feature. So he totally cut them off, taped them out of the way hidden behind the tube, took out the module in the back of the mirror, - and the car works PERFECTLY. In other words, no worries about my tiny twisted wires coming untwisted or the car dying on me out on the freeway. I couldn't be happier after all the perfect storm of mistakes I made causing the problem in the first place. The mirror looks great! Leave it to me, though, to turn what should have been no more than a 30 minute fix (including glue-drying time) into a 3-day crisis!
I wish i had watch videos on this before taking it to the shop.. wouldve saved so much money
Thank you for taking the time to post this very helpful video.
Nice the sound of the job of doing the rear mirror is distinctive
Good video and 'I liked' it. I used the JB Weld about 15 years ago and still have the same van, so I can testify that that also works too.
Great video, just FYI the instructions in writing on the back of the product do state to "also clean and prime the button with equal attention" using the Cleaner/Activator towelette. Also, I just soaked my button in some Isopropyl Alcohol and the glue wiped right off then I primed it with the Activator towelette.
Why can't most videos out there be as simple as this one? Thank you
Thanks for that and thanks for the feedback!
You saved my life, this happened to me last year and I was going to try and tackle it but my technician knocked it out for me instead, it's happened to me again almost 1 year exactly, BUT I TACKLED IT THIS TIME
Woke up, to find mirror on the floor. Thank you for this video!
My problem is about 10 years ago the mirror fell off and took the bracket off with it. I attached a new bracket to the windshield and stuck the mirror it. It worked fine for 10 years then one of the 'edges' of the bracket chipped off..leaving not enough bracket to support the very heavy mirror.
I tried to rebuild the brackets edge using JB Weld but before I could Dremel it to the right shape all the epoxy broke off.
I like your idea about just attaching a new bracket offset, leaving the original. Not sure now if I want to try to heat the bracket off or install a new offset bracket.
Love your barn doors in the background by the way!
Those are fake doors I made and installed them on the face of my old one piece solid metal garage door.
Best tip: Mark with tape on the outside.
Great video thx! Here is some hard won (bloody) advise: some repair shops use dual-sided tape instead of glue. I had my windshield changed. This old tape is harder to remove than just glue as the tape is elastic, so pop out the button and put it into a vice and use JUST ONE HAND with the blade, just telling this on behalf of a friend, who now has a nasty gash in his left index finger. Also sanding the button once the glue/residue is removed could be good. The manufacturer has now included the notion of priming both the glass and the button. The screw on the mirror has a high probability of being a T-20 torx, if the car is US made, like my -89 Firebird Formula 350. Furthermore, it is advisable to do at least three dry runs placing the button correctly, to make sure you do not loose the grip and orientation of the button, or drop it, which can be disastrous. Thank you!
Excellent video. Clear simple instructions. Thanks.
thank you ! when you mentioned the temp of the windshield helped. iam going to try locite.