Rear View Mirror Keeps Falling Off
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2021
- This video documents my attempt to permanently (?) fix the rear view mirror that has fallen off in the past 12 months.
I've tried Permatex, 3M, and Loctite glues that are specifically designed for rear view mirrors, but they all failed under the hot temperature within weeks to few months.
So this time, I did more deep research to find a glue that will hold up better in the hot temperature, and selected Gorilla Epoxy, which is supposed to hold up to 180F degrees.
Those that need more detail instructions on how to remove and reinstall the rear view mirror, you can refer to my previous video.
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I wish there was a way to put a metal plate over the windshield and bolt the mirror through the glass to the plate.
Sorry for the delayed reply, but I also thought about your "metal plate" idea before as well. Since the point of failure is the mounting base that attaches to the windshield, I googled to see if there is a wide base (surface that attaches to the windshield) but there aren't any. For cars with heavy rear view mirrors, like GS300/GS350, with many functions are too heavy to be supported by wimpy base. If someone can make a wider based (perhaps twice the current surface size), that should be very effective. I'll see if I can improvise one.
I used Gorilla Super glue "gel." It holds (allegedly) in heat up to 200° F. I have a Honda Odyssey and have the same problem with the fancy/heavy mirror falling off, I parked in direct sunlight, but I don't use the window shade like you had. So far so good it seems really strong honestly. I let it cure for 24 hours with the tape like yourself. I used the Permatex as well it just falls over time...
Yeah I used all kinds of mirror glued and they all failed. So far, only the gorilla glue is holding up.
Very good tip do fix the clue...
Thank you! This Houston heat has my mirror falling off so much. I’ll try this one if/when it happens again.
Thank you for sharing your video. If you dont mind me asking, dies the mirror still attatched to the windshield?
No, he said it fell off after 11 months.
Anybody can please share what’s the best way o adhesive is working??
What is the black piece that is stuck to the windshield, does this need to be replaced as well? Same issue on my 2005 f250
Oh no. That’s black piece stays in the window.
Thank you!!
I’m having the same issue in my suburban, and I suspect I’m cooking it with the reflective sun visor also. I’m going to give this a shot, thanks!
So far this glue held up 2 months of Houston sun light. Good luck.
Did it work ?
@@kevin2jzzzz203 so far so good, and we’ve had a month Of 95° + highs with reflecting visor behind the windshield.
Mine also still holding after 3 months.
Thanks will be giving this a try!. Same car same problem. All glues failed. 6 times in less than 3 months it fell off in summer heat.
I have the same problem. So, after a year, how's it holding up???? In my particular case, my subwoofers vibrate the mirror to the point that it comes off. 3rd time now.
Sorry, I missed this message earlier. It lasted 11 months, and then failed, when I parked the car out in sun with the sunshield up for few days. That's much better than failure after days or weeks with other glues. The problem is this mirror is very heavy with lots of functions, and it only fails when exposed to hot sun for a long hours, especially with the sunshield cover which reflects all the heat upwards to the mirror mounting point.
As long as I keep the car in shaded areas, and opposite direction of the sunlight, the Gorilla glue seems to hold up well. However, I'm still in search of stronger glue that can hold up higher temperature than 180F that Gorilla glue is rated form. I'm going to check, but I'm pretty sure that mirror mounting point gets above 180F especially with the sunshield covering the front windshield. This is why mirror falls off more in hot weather areas than cold areas.
I have the same problem, along side many other issues that heavy bass causes😂
Yup that’ll shake things loose for sure.
How come I can't find a place to purchase a replacement Rearview Mirror for 2001 Nissan Xterra
What country are you in? I see some in ebay.
www.ebay.com/itm/164928512027?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item266681601b:g:biUAAOSwWUJg1JtS&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsStBvoja9QbbKZL7Re0InmXX%252FDFuEdOS3LEGs%252BC9CxRHovFQkMylQHAUrZ27%252FTvAbZHYFsu%252FCSj1pApIvCX%252F9eAcxgcnxt3JGsDfe1SR0HJq42PcU6M7D1kBsJ9g9WgYz6qq1EsPivPHm2YlxoO%252FR7MojC2obxwG6A3kSc3bs%252FKv7nbf%252FLb5pRX9jrLNvTttsVQwth4M1hIiB7vnrmDZyzkWfwy3THtevKmglYIbnQ1%252FF2CDiaDVo7M9%252F23MRdFGSKb2VsNQrvfHuG5Tvlvvgj%252FwasbXVoGIRDWWa5nn%252Fm%252BSr%252B%252BgowjW%252FY%252Bx9zwqRe4T67%252FGCTxNAb0HaH7bJSTdE%252FW2qmxCr9ZRMwXgaXJKY%252B%252BCZ6vCRNt3Zco4TR3Yp6goHnbCW0E0wem7FvCcoVvyGJn8P0Z1t48jmTO4q7N8JywWnWPKj%252FU7j2gUStDLF%252FWfq4PQ5e5KiHsY1Hymyp1GT%252FJJ6JKw68lYx3o7V0H39HFgF%252B1yB1MBq53Rr6boCCAJEV7LCVF8iDmW9fi9%252B9ywu2fD0aUXBFNrmE9%252BVW1wNBi71qVvEDaDjU9LldXo79EOGL0AlcxThRfKUvH4UvwHp0UvkYJHwe4U0cXkRf6iT67QbQ3MgKNIM2%252FlecxbQAyTa0VPlUJGSGrl0UYMJO58Xqe7pjaPnTCl4N0BJkeNhL7McwsYj2TCZQLIdtSlNdX1cHgMQ7ZTSxe5kwVgbqeQOyYdxfyqfWuJIqHQV%252F0IrAgqLxaurp3vosUy%252FMGr06AezTq2G3OqqjKmQrH66ply5ekwLcWsfp5uZOpPB1S5j5vJ0wivvONWDu%252FUQXxm1dXqD5%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2499334
I work with epoxy glues and if we need to remove what we glued we use heat.
Yup high heat is one of the culprit for rear view mirrors falling down. This is what I think happens more often in hot weather areas.
is it still holding up? I've got 1 vehicle that the mirror does the same thing - falls off about 3x per year. Just like you I've tried all the different brands of rearview adhesive and none like the TX sun
I've answered this several times before. In my case, when I used the sunshade on the windshield, I measured the temperature of the spot where the mirror is glued to that was reading 180+F degrees. I then looked for the highest heat rating and this was the glue that I used. But it's also at near max rating of this glue. So it did fall once again after almost a year I believe after repeatedly using the sunshade. But I glued it back and I didn't use sunshade and it's holding nearly 2 years now. That said, I've found other higher temperature glues, but I'm exactly sure it's suitable for this application, but if this ever falls again, I'll give it a try.
what's the higher temp glue that you found?
@@andrewhkim If you google “high temperature glue” you’ll find several.
@@andrewhkim JB has this glue which says it’s for metal so I’m not sure how safe or reliable it is to use on glass.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOBY74/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_S1YCP9G841GFAS3A1KG1?linkCode=ml2&tag=hyonim-20
@@andrewhkim The glue that I’m using in this video is holding up my mirror for more than 2 years now. So this is also a good one to use.
My thing is kinda the same but I broke the mirror with glass so I bought some glue specially for that , and stay on 2 month , this week my parents driving the car , the mirror fall , so I went to Home Depot to hoy this gorilla glue so I just need the tape
I'm trying to find them glue strips I used them before when I find them i will post
It was quite sunny here today and temperature hit 91. The mirror bracket area was registering close to 170 F degrees. I think when we hit 100, temp may exceed the Gorilla Epoxy’s max temperature of 180F degrees.
Little bit nervous, this may fail again, but let’s see. There is another Gorilla glue that can hold 300 F, so that could be the next if this fails. LOL
Good Lord. I miss the days when they were bolted to the windshield frame and hung down.
Yeah back in 70s and 80s they were hung off the top of the windshield frame and then never fell like these days. The problem with modern day luxury car mirrors are, there are too many features and it’s really heavy.
How is it holding after 1 year ?
@@myopinion7533 I recall I t fell off after nearly a year after, and the I put it back on with same glue and it’s been holding for almost 2 years now. I found the problem. If I use sunshade under hot weather, that channels all the hot temperature right to the glue spot. As long as I don’t use sun shield. It’s going to be ok. So I bought a outside windshield cover infested which is it as convenient but does prevent hot air build up near the glue area.
@DIY & Life Skills Thanks ! I glued one back on a few months ago and it fell off today. I made sure to clean well and abrade too. I used Autozone store brand glue for windshields. Maybe that's the problem . I'll use Gorilla this time .
I tried this today hopefully it helps. I have to work tomorrow. 😪 and I would hate to drive it with a hanging review mirror 😭😭
It requires 24 hour drying time. Also hope your area weather was good. If it’s too cool and too hot glue doesn’t set properly. I also used a masking tape to securely hold the button in place for 24 hours
@@DIYLifeSkills I did use tape to hold it the glue is dried but I'm going to let it settle for 24 hours. I'm in Texas it's 62 and sunny its perfect weather actually just windy.
@@Michelle70523 oh good. I’m in Houston area also.
How’s it holding up after 8 months
It's ironic that you ask at this time.
This was holding up just fine until just recently,
wife was messing with the oversized sunshield that puts pressure on the mirror,
and when she went to remove the sunshield after sitting out in the sun for few hours,
she yanked on the sunshield which pulled on the mirror,
and the mirror fell off. Arggg....
I just gorilla-glued it back on again, but here is the problem with this mirror.
1. It's got auto-dimming, compass, and homelink features, so that makes this mirror much heavier than the regular ones.
2. Every time this fell, it coincided with having sunshield, which deflects all the hot sun heat upwards towards the mirror mounting area.
3. This mirror never fell off when sunshield was not being used.
Gorilla glue is rated up to 180F degrees,
but in the hot sunny day with the sunshield up,
I've measured the mirror mounting area to exceed that temperature.
So I plan to just not use the sunshield and try to park in opposite direction of the sun,
and I'm also looking for much higher temperature glue...if I can find it.
What is your experience on rear view mirrors and glues?
Currently dealing w/ this and this is like the only video I found where the whole piece is off including the mirror. I’m currently trying e6000 glue bc it’s all I had at home at the time. Legit fell off late at night. 😒So we’ll see.
So I’m further study it’s the high temperature that melts the glue and makes these things fall. This gorilla glue is rated to 180-185 f degrees. So it’ll hold as long as you don’t use a sunshade under hot sun. Sunshade reflects all the heat up right to the mirror glue area and makes those heavy mirrors fall
@@DIYLifeSkills yea it’s getting hotter and more humid here (never lived in humid weather this extensive before) so I think (personally for my car) that’s what got it to fall and it’s the first time it’s even fallen. I’ve been in Arizona w/ my car & it gets realllly hot as everyone knows and never had this happen😅.
Only issue I’m having now is sliding it back on. For some reason I think one of the prongs that clutches to the metal piece glued on the windshield is a little wider than it needs to be, idk how though. But the e6000 glue kept that piece secure to the mirror. 😩 so thank goodness all it is now is securing it back.
But yea I’m definitely gonna have to probably stop using my sunshade. 😭
Hopefully it work for me I will try again but I need exactly that paper tape ?
Yeah, the Gorilla glue instruction says you need to keep it undisturbed for 30 minutes initially, and no one can hold the mirror that long, so you have to use some tape. In addition, it take full 24 hours for the glue to cure. So it's best to put the tape on for 24 hours for the best result.
@@DIYLifeSkills hiiii guess what ??? I wish I could send you a picture , it work 😁😳🙏💪🏻 I let it sit there all night long til the next day I was gladly happy thanks God and thanks to a friend that sent me your video
Wow awesome. I’m so happy for you. Yeah CZcams should allow replying with pictures. Thanks for letting me know.
@@DIYLifeSkills yay your welcome 🙏👊🏼💪🏻🙏
This is the smartest thing to do I don’t have tape , so I was holding on myself , I got so angry. That didn’t work
If anyone could help, I would appreciate it: my mirror fell off just like in the video, but it came off with a little chunk of glass. What do I do?
Chunk of glass meaning a piece of windshield came off???
As shown in video, my metal button that holds the mirror doesn’t glue directly to windshield glass. There is some thin black plastic piece that’s stuck to the glass and that’s where the button is glued to.
What is the year and make of your car?
You know you can also glue the mirror to slightly different location.
@@DIYLifeSkills Hi! Thanks for getting back to me. It is a 2009 Toyota Camry. Yeah, the metal plate came off, in due part, I believe, to the Arizona heat. That has never happened to me before ahaha Yeah, I also have that black plastic that the mirror was adhered to.
A chunk of glass came off, and is stuck on the metal plate. The piece of glass didn't create a hole in the windshield. But it's significant. I'm just wondering if I could glue it the same way. I may have to still scrape off any glue residue, but leave the chunk to fill the hole?
@@Yo_soy_Annna How big is the broken glass? That's pretty unusual if it's OEM windshield. If you bought it used, it could be cheap aftermarket windshield. Windshield has multiple layers with glue holding them in between, so it sounds like the inner layer came off.
@@Yo_soy_Annna I would definitely glue the broken glass back on, but the problem is glue will want to run down. You may have to tape over it, and then scrape off the tape after glue dries. I would install the mirror in different location than the broken glass area to better the chance of it lasting.
I live in Houston, so we get extreme sun here as well. I always try to park in shade or in opposite direction sunlight. In my case, using windshield shade actually helped to collect the heat and channel it to the mirror glue area, which melts the glue and make it fall. So I've stopped using the windshield shade.
Sounds good! I'll try to attach it with the chunk of glass first, to fill the hole. I'll try to get back to you with an update. Thank you so much 🔥
This keeps happening in my car it's really pissing me off i tried super glue none worked it kept falling
Mine after it fell off for the 1st time, it has fallen off like 5 times in a span of 2 weeks, i have tried every glue that there is (except the one from this vid) i'm getting tired of this crap but it is sooo uncomfortable let alone dangerours to drive without that rear view mirror so i guess i'll have to keep trying :(
Yeah, I know the exact feeling. The problem is this mirror is quite heavy. Make sure you clean the area thoroughly, and take time to follow the instructions in detail. Most importantly, secure the mirror button tightly with a painter's tape like I did for few hours for best result. I think I actually left it to cure overnight. Also, avoid using sunshade because I found that channel extreme heat all towards the mirror area and literally melting the mirror. My last glue attempt is still working now for almost 3 years now.
@@DIYLifeSkills it is a heavy mirror indeed, i am glad it has not broken tho with all the times it has fallen, i can't keep pushing my luck, i gotta get this solved quickly, i'll follow the instructions and thanks for the vid
well...has it fallen off so far?
Nope still going strong so far. :-)
I tried Gorilla Epoxy. Useless. Didn't work. Just fell off again. 👎🤬
Gorilla glue sucks
What happened? So far it’s holding up better than all the other ones I’ve tried.
@@DIYLifeSkills I used it on a rear view mirror for my UTV it lasted for about a week and fell off
I see. Sounds like all other glues I’ve used. I think my problem is when I park under sun with the sun shield up, all the heat rises to the rear view mirror mounting area and the high temperature literally melts the glue.
So far this was rated highest in temperature that I can find and it’s been holding up close to 11 months now.
The other problem is this mirror is pretty heavy since it has so many functions.
My wife says, next time it falls off, just get a cheap light mirror. LOL
But she gave me an idea that I could get that cheap mirror and then mount the dual front and rear camera that goes right over the mirror itself.
I’ll lose garage door opener feature, but I already have a portable opener.
@@rkniepfel Maybe you didn't do it right.
@@rkniepfelof course it didn’t last you used it on a UTV. It’s probably not going to hold if you’re off roading.