How to Save Money ● ReGlue and ReAttach Your Own Rearview Mirror
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Link to the glue is below. Here you'll find very clear instructions on how to re-glue and re-attach your rearview mirror back onto your windshield. Super cheap to do and saves you money by doing it yourself. You may have hit your rearview mirror accidentally or you may have gotten in your car to find the rearview mirror sitting on the floor. It's tough to drive without a rearview mirror but with these instructions, it makes it easy to re-glue and reattach.
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USA
● Rear View Mirror Glue .... amzn.to/2pv9d77
● Razor Scraper .... amzn.to/2BWKJcG
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● Rear View Mirror Glue .... amzn.to/33678A4
● Razor Scraper .... amzn.to/2PAXu4A
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I admire your honesty. Thanks for the help.
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.
Good Video...short, concise and pointed out a few things I wouldn't have thought of. And, no music! Thanks
I'm so glad I watched this before attempting this.
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
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. :)
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!!
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!
Watched this a couple of times then went out and did it in no time at all. Thanks!
Thank you for the video! The instructions are not that easy to understand and watching your video made it quick and simple!
Wonderful! A real to the point video. The guy explained exactly what I need.
Thanks for that great feedback!
Nice the sound of the job of doing the rear mirror is distinctive
Woke up, to find mirror on the floor. Thank you for this video!
Thanks for the video, straight to the point
You thought of EVERYTHING. most informative video I've ever seen. Lol thanks
Thanks for that feedback!
Thank you! This is very helpful and I now feel confident in what I need to do!
You got this!
Awesome video! Short, to the point, super informative! Thank you!
i did that on my car, same glue, it works awesome
Thank you for making this!
My pleasure!
Thank you for your help sir!
You are most welcome!
Very Good
Nice Pontiac !!
Made by Toyota but yes, a Pontiac label on it.
0:34 They don't all have a screw. Many use a locking tab which can be tricky.
Thanks for sharing
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GREAT 👍🏽 VIDEO!!! Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
Very good clear video! Good Job.
Thank you!!!! 🙏🏽
Will this work if I can't control the temperature inside my car in the middle of the summer?
Garrett Daniels Do it early in the morning when the temperature is 75 degrees or less. Or do what I did. It was 11am but the temp was already 95 degrees so I put a soft ice pack in a towel and put it on the outside of the windshield. I weighed down the other end of the towel with a heavy object on the roof. It brought the temperature of the inside of the windshield down to within 65-70 degrees, well within the 53-75 degree temperature recommended by the adhesive company.
Amazing! This helped me so much!
EXCELLENCE VIDEO
Thanks!
Thank you for this very helpful!
I've used this product on all my windshields and for the first time it didn't work. I've done MANY windshields but this one like the one in the video has that black area in the middle and it's pretty smooth but it's not a smooth as the windshield it self and I'm thinking that these applications have to use some kind of epoxy because when the original button fell off the windshield had some type of black epoxy on it. I'm thinking that this windshield glue doesn't work that well on these types of windshields that have that black material where the mirror mounts too. Did yours stay on or did it fall off down the road? Mine only lasted 12 hours and it failed. Thank you for the video buddy. I gave this video a👍. up.
My problem too
Nice and simple. Thank you!
Thank you Mr. Notap
Thank uuu
Fabulous!! Thank you so much!
thank you soooo much😎
Very helpful!
I put super glue on my rear view mirror and haven’t had problem with it since
Could this work on a BMW 323i 2000? Cause it had a different metal button
Could I just glue that silver metal onto the rearview slot? Cause mine is still shaky even after I screw it.
Good video. But I have tried 3 times with that product and did step by step failed 3 times. Took it to a shop also failed. Not sure what to do??
It sounds like you have over glued it which I have done myself in the past. It seems like it needs a lot but that is why it fails. Start from scratch again and clean all the glue off from the 4 attempts. And I mean everything. You cannot have a single little bump left. Clean it with the cleaning swab. Prepare the piece beforehand by putting a piece of masking tape on it. Put one small drop in the centre on the piece and apply it and do not touch it. Apply one more piece of tape to hold it good. Leave it for 60 minutes to be sure. Good luck.
Mine migrated to underneath the passenger seat. Cleaver girl!
My mirror just broke off but the metal piece is still on. Can I buy the mirror, take the metal piece off it and slide it on?
You should be able to buy a mirror and place it onto the metal piece that is still on the glass.
what do i do if the glass is broken
So I got a 2010 Ford Fusion, how do I take that one out
Are you sure about applying that cleaner/applicator to the windshield and the button? I bought the exact same kit and it says do not apply to button!
I called the company. They said it was a typo. You clean both with it.
Chris Notap, okay thank you. I went ahead and followed your advice yesterday. Mirror is hanging nicely. Thanks
My rear view mirror doesn’t have a screw to remove that little metal piece in the beginning. Idk how to get the little metal piece out.
Does it work? Had a dealership try to fix it and it fell down again and now they told me I have to replace the whole windshield
A few things could have happened. 1) they had a monkey at the dealership do it and did it wrong. 2) it didn't work because the monkey didn't scrap the old glue off until it was perfectly smooth for the glue to work. 3) the monkey didn't hold it in place long enough to let it adhere. My guess is it was number 1. The place you should go is to a windshield place. They re-glue these back on all the time and know what they're doing.
I can attest that Epoxy will fail. I've done this several times with epoxy, and it works alright for a few months, but it's not a good long term solution.
I have gotten this product 3 time and when through all the steps and mirror keeps falling off again and again
It's usually one of two things that you may be doing wrong. You're either over applying too much glue or the surfaces are not clean of every speck of old adhesive.
@@chrisnotap maybe glue issues. I been using whole tube that comes with kit.. is that too much?
If you have purchased the same kit like I did in the video, you have put on way too much glue!!! Watch the video here 2:54
Mine brok but the plate is still stuck to the windshield how do i get the playe off so i can replace ?
If the piece is still on the windshield, why would you need to remove it? Sounds like the mirror part is broken? Get a mirror from the wrecking yard and fit it back onto the plate.
doesn't work. I tried 3 times with different versions of the permatex packaging (maybe indicating different generations)
one version of directions said only 30 minutes cure time. tried multiple day cure times. still failed.
There is possibly 2 problems. Be sure the surfaces are completely clear of any old glue and are smooth and clean. The 2nd is you may be applying too much permatex.
@@chrisnotap I followed all the instructions, I've watched several videos and did things properly. I put no more of the glue than you did in your video.
if you leave the glue out, it never hardens. so what's with that?
I don't know if these all got old on the shelf or if permatex has been putting out bad batches for a while.
these kits were purchased in separate areas of California even.
1:57 me in south Texas where it won't be 75 until October 🫠🫠🫠🫠
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
Fabulous!! Thank you so much!
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
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 💰.
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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!
Best tip: Mark with tape on the outside.
Chris Fix and Chris Notap.
The two Chris's that have helped me sirvive being an adult
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!
Great video. Short and to the point, and showed us exactly what to get. 10/10
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
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- 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.
Very well explained, nothing missing.
Thanks.
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.
5 years later and this video is still the best diy for this particular problem that I've seen
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.
well I did just like in video , worked perfect
my mirror back on in my 1999 dodge ram truck 1500
an that glue seals real good I am happy
bought on Ebay
I am girl I can do it LOL
thank you
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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
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.
I wish I had seen your video earlier. I did not know how to get the button off my Chrysler Town & Country. all the videos i saw show taking a small
screwdriver and pressing a spring UNDER the button. none show the screw that you looses to remove the button. thank you
So you leave that black patch on the window and reattach the button or a new button on top of the black patch area on the window? I have a 2003 Honda Pilot with that black patch. I was going to try to scrape it off but it won't budge even with a new razor blade. So you try to get all the "glue" off in the middle of the black patch, leaving the black patch. Has anyone else done a 2003 Honda Pilot? I'm wondering how to remove the old button? There is no screw. I've seen a few that pry the end of the mirror where the flat side of the button is and then push with the other thumb on the curved side of the button so it slides out. Any tips or experience with removing the button from the mirror itself on a 2003 Honda Pilot? Thanks for the excellent video.
This shows a newer model Pilot but it should the same......th-cam.com/video/rqvzm8rs_gQ/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MichaelPowell. Ps Yes, leave the black painted surface on the windshield!
@@chrisnotap Thank you, but I don't have a screw in mine. It's also not one of the mounts that twists off either. The button and some glass from the window actually detached so I'm just trying to remove the old button from the mirror assembly and then put a new button at a different location on the window.
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
I wish i had watch videos on this before taking it to the shop.. wouldve saved so much money
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
easy video I think I can do it
mine came off in 0ver 90-degree heat in NY
1999 dodge ram 1500
Thanks so much for the information, I purchased your recommended glue, and it bonded the mirror wonderful as you instructed. Thank you.
I appreciate you brother. My foxbody's mirror does as well.
Thank you so much for the lack of crap in your video :)
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
Thank you for the help sir. My mdx mirror came off while they were tinting my vehicle
Excellent teacher ! Thankyou.
Now show me the "easy way" to do it for a Ford Edge Sport 2010. 'Cause that fvcker was IMPOSSIBLE to get the stupid metal button out. There is no outside screw to make it easy. Just one solid plastic piece.
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Screwdriver? Nope. Fail.
Ended up having to wedge a nail under the middle of it to depress the clamp and keep it depressed.
Then had to figure out how to get the button OUT. Whacking an L-shaped hex wrench? Fail.
Whacking a screwdriver bit? Fail.
Ended up having to find a butterknife with just the right width to fit in between the opposite side plastic pieces, and whack the tip of it hard enough to move the metal button, but not enough to bend/break the butterknife. But it wouldn't come out all the way, so I got it far enough to be past the nibs in the retainer clip, then removed the nail that was depressing the clip, and whacked the butterknife some more.
Took like a damn hour to try literally everything under the sun before I finally found a combination that actually got the stupid button out. [Keeping in mind it was in the mirror and already off the windshield so it wasn't really attached to anything to use as leverage to push it out.].
I really hope I never have to do that again.
Once it was out, the reattachment to the windshield was easy and only took like 5-10 mins. (Once I remembered to go back and get some scissors to cut the adhesive packet.)
On my Permatex package it says to clean/wipe/prime both the windshield and the button and allow to dry for ~1 minute before applying the adhesive. So, I did both. I guess they must have updated the packaging after complaints or whatnot?
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!!
Honestly! Great video! Thank you for producing this!
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.
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!
I don't appreciate that negativity on doing it the lazy way and holding the whole mirror while adhesive sets lol thanks for the tips.
it said to remove + sand it.
Someone, not me, apparently glued the windshield part into the mirror, who know why? Is there a way to remove that part from the mirror - penetrating liquid, soaking - ???
The one thing you could try is using acetone. In other words, nail polish remover. Put the end of the mirror in a small glass. You may need to prop it against something to keep it staying up-right. Then fill the glass until it covers the part that is glued. Let it sit for a day then try removing it 24 hours later. The acetone may also remove any paint that it contacts on the mirror but it also may not hurt the paint. Your only other alternative is to go to the wreckers and get the 2 parts.
Excellent, thorough w/o over explaining plus..what DOESN'T WORK. (Are you psychic?)
Please make a tutorial on how to write tutorials...
Lol! I may do that!! Thanks!
This is why I love TH-cam. Followed the instructions, worked perfectly. Thanks!
We were defeated by a stripped, star-headed screw holding the metal piece into the mirror. We didn't strip it, the person who had re-attached the mirror before us did.
Are you sure it's stripped? Have a close look with a flashlight. It may be a TORX screw. They can look like a stripped screw.
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 so much I LOVE TH-cam University!!!!
My button has some glass stuck on it. Will glass to glass work or I have to completely glue button next to the original spot
The glass to glass may work. If it's a perfect fit back into the same spot, probably yes. If it's not a perfect fit, then maybe not.
thanks so much for uploading this! just reattached my rear view mirror with minimal hassle thanks to these instructions.
I bought Permatex, followed instructions to the letter, and it failed. This is the one chance that I'm giving this brand. I will try getting my money back.
M J me to popped right off