 Best glue for rear view mirror? |
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| SirAndy |
  Jan 11 2026, 09:24 PM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 42,400 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
I tried 2-part epoxy that is supposedly purpose made for this but it doesn't set up quick enough.
I can't hold the mirror up for 5 minutes perfectly still without moving, which creates a weak bond that fails after a day or two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| 914werke |
Jan 11 2026, 11:34 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,517 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Stock Mirror? Why not use the adhesive pad?
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| Garland |
Jan 12 2026, 07:28 AM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Just be sure to use the black colored pad, white one doesn’t look good from the outside.
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| StarBear |
Jan 12 2026, 08:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,226 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Garland @ Jan 12 2026, 08:28 AM)  Just be sure to use the black colored pad, white one doesn’t look good from the outside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) use the black pad. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jan 12 2026, 09:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,543 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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With the pad, put it on the windshield first and use a roller to get all the air/bubbles out so it looks nice. Then place the mirror onto the pad. I have never had any luck with the epoxy to attach mirrors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| GregAmy |
Jan 12 2026, 09:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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I used this over the summer. Cleaned up the base first then roughed up the metal bits for grip.
Fingers crossed, so far so good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VNAIQ2 |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 12 2026, 09:48 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,400 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Sorry, should have mentioned, not a stock mirror, i don't think the pad will work in my application.
Or maybe it will? This mirror is bigger and heavier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| GregAmy |
Jan 12 2026, 10:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 12 2026, 10:48 AM) Or maybe it will? This mirror is bigger and heavier. What is the pad made of? If you're looking for a double-sided mounting tape, use 3M VHB (Very High Bond), that stuff is tenacious. I'm told it was designed to install external windows and panels on skyscrapers, and I used it to mount a solar panel on the roof of my RV trailer. It does not come off easily...if at all. Available in various thickness, width, and length. |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 12 2026, 12:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,400 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(GregAmy @ Jan 12 2026, 08:14 AM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 12 2026, 10:48 AM) Or maybe it will? This mirror is bigger and heavier. What is the pad made of? The pad on the mirror is metal ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Spoke |
Jan 12 2026, 04:28 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,302 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 12 2026, 01:13 PM) The mirror on my 914 is aftermarket and the pad is also metal. I had to remove the pad from the mirror to get the pad glued on. I used something like this for the adhesive. If the directions say just use 1 drop of adhesive do it. I flooded it with adhesive the first time and it didn't hold.  |
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| mepstein |
Jan 12 2026, 05:33 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,332 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Jan 12 2026, 05:28 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 12 2026, 01:13 PM) The mirror on my 914 is aftermarket and the pad is also metal. I had to remove the pad from the mirror to get the pad glued on. I used something like this for the adhesive. If the directions say just use 1 drop of adhesive do it. I flooded it with adhesive the first time and it didn't hold. Exactly what I used on 3-911's last year. put tape besides the old adhesive to keep the location framed, clean with razor blade and their cleaner wipe and then one drop of adhesive. 911 mirrors are a little easier since they have a separate mount that doesn't put torque on the glue while it dries but I've seen all 3 cars over the past couple months and all is good. I pick it up at advance auto. |
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| bkrantz |
Jan 12 2026, 08:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,570 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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One thing to check: is the mirror mounting flange curved to match the glass? If not the gap will be uneven, a slight problem with mounting pads and tape, and a bigger problem with glue.
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