Rear View Mirror Adhesive Didn't Work

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

The other day my RVM fell off. I went to checker and bought the RVM adhesive. It didn't bond well enough to hold the mirror up. I followed instructions, and let it set for more then 8 hours. I put my mirror on this morning, and KURPLUNK, fell off again instantly.

The button on my mirror has a plastic cover on the side that goes to the window. I didn't know if I was supposed to remove it or not, so I kept it there.

Is the adhesive supposed to bond to the plastic cover, or should I take off the plastic cover, and have it bond to the metal?

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[hemiscott 10+ year member]

I have been going through this for last 4 months (not in a hurry).. I think i am going to try a glass store and be done with it. GL

I have to slide the metal tab out when i do it.. Its a *****, on mine..

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

i got some diy glue, didnt work, took it to a windshield shop, still didnt work, its gonna stay in my trunk from now on

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

well I mainly want to know if it bonds to the metal or the plastic cover. So i can try it again.

 

[punch 10+ year member]

post a picture of the mirror, and the part your talking about???

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

well I mainly want to know if it bonds to the metal or the plastic cover. So i can try it again.

i just did mine and your supposed to glue the metal piece to the window.

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg 10+ year member]

your suppose to take the metal tab out if thats what your asking. i had this ****ing problem with my mustang and it was a ***** to put on and take off. especially when it got really warm outside thats when it would fall off too. i had to reglue it a couple times and one time it fell off and took a piece of glass with it

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

Its the plastic layer on top im wondering about. It is on the side that sticks to the window. It will peel off.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

are you sure thats not the old adhesive?

 

[qtipextra 5,000+ posts]

im not sure, thats why im asking

 

[NoPh33rRaCiNg 10+ year member]

pretty sure thats the old adhesive. take something flat or a razor blade and try and scrape it off.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

looks like the old adhesive to me.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

im not sure, thats why im asking

oh ya you gotta get it off, my kit came with a razor blade and scrap it all off and then glue the medal piece directly to the windshield.

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

thats the old adhesive. get a razor blade and scrape that to the bare metal. it will work muuch better.