Rearview mirror falling off!

[joewilly]

The rearview mirror on my wife's 2008 Ford Escape fell off last week. I have tried the Permatex adhesive kit they sell, and it lasted about 2 days and fell off again. I followed all the instructions and put it on again, and it lasted around 2 days. A Ford mechanic tells me they see the same problem with Ford's coming into their shop for service. (He said to buy a new windshield - I don't think so!!!) I'm thinking about trying the Loctite adhesive kit they sell for rearview mirrors. Maybe buy a new tab (bracket) that the mirror slides onto and try that? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[shell_waster]

Maybe scuff the windshield with a light abrasive then clean real well in the spot you intend to apply adehesive to? Something as benign as a scotchbrite pad?

 

[jeep78]

Get a auto glass guy to do it. Those consumer kits do not work well.

 

[Dallasdave]

I have a 92 f150 doing the same thing and I did buy a new windshield. Thinking I may need to drill a pilot hole and screw the thing on. I imagine ford did this because they assume everyone will pass you and you won't need a rearview mirror cause they will all be in front of you.

 

[Kahrnut]

www.safelite.com/store-locator

 

[Boz1911]

Clean the windshield with alcohol. Scuff and scratch the metal pad. Hold on place for one minute. Let dry 12 to 24 hours then reinstall mirror

 

[palmettomoon]

I had it happen on a 95 Mustang. Used 0000 steel wool to clean the windshield before applying the aftermarket adhesive. It's still hanging (nephew has the car now.)

 

[Kahrnut]

www.advanceautoparts.com ; search: permatex 81840 ; professional-strength, glue/activator kit; $5.79 ; sand off any remaining old glue from windshield, and bracket.

 

[StuP]

Clean with a solvent. I used to run a DriveCam program and the cameras are fairly heavy. When the brackets feel of the screen we tried most things, but in the end I just told people to buy a new bracket, the best solution for us.

 

[jeep78]

Gave messed with that junk since Carter was pres, will never get anyone but a glass shop to do it now.

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