Rear view mirror fixing

[l10tus]

My Chim was purchased with the rear view mirror missing.

I've tried in vain to mount a VW sourced replacement , but it just keeps falling off!

I've used 3M double sided tape, various servo tapes, Araldite epoxy, JB Weld and several eBay mirror adhesive epoxies - they have all failed!

I religiously clean up the little black mirror mounting area on the windscreen, removing any traces of previous adhesive, with rubbing alcohol.

The VW mirror is held in place with a snap-in metal mounting disc, this can be applied initially on its own to reduce the dead weight, whilst the adhesive is curing, but requires quite a firm push and resounding "snap" when the mirror body is relocated, often causing the bond between metal button and windscreen glass to part company again.

The latest attempt, a special internal mirror fixing 2 pack epoxy, did actual seem to work, but I found the mirror in the footwell again the next day!

I manage with the wing mirrors, but would really prefer a rear view mirror aswell.
Any suggestions gratefully accepted.

[phillpot]

After a couple of failed attempts with other products (even sticky pads from a professional windscreen fitter) this worked for me

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354022803670?_ul=GB&amp...

[keynsham]

You can buy purpose made sticky pads to attach mirrors to windscreens from Halfords, Amazon etc. Don't use glue as it is too stiff and will result in cracking your windscreen.

[Glassman]

In the trade we use a 2k Loctite product. Too expensive for one application, but would be cheaper to ask a windscreen firm.

[l10tus]

And the summer is -------Phillpot !

Joking aside, I finally fixed my mirror real good with the specialist Loctite product recommended by Phillpot.

It's still in place after a couple of weeks and worked first time! ( Good job because there's only enough kit for one try!)

Absolutely brilliant product.

But thanks for all the replies, greatly appreciated, thanks.

[phillpot]