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Posted by: ppetion Mar 10 2011, 11:48 AM

My rear view mirror just fell off the winshield..

Whats the best glue to use and will it hold it instantly?

Posted by: tradisrad Mar 10 2011, 11:58 AM

a double sided adhesive pad hold the mirror on. they are still avaliable.

Posted by: underthetire Mar 10 2011, 11:59 AM

from flaps as well.

Posted by: ppetion Mar 10 2011, 12:01 PM

like a 3m double sided tape?

Posted by: McMark Mar 10 2011, 12:40 PM

I use the factory part. I've tried the glue from FLAPS and the factory sticky pad is the way to go for sure. Clean the glass and the mirror with alcohol first and let dry.

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 10 2011, 12:41 PM

No - it's more like a double sided foam tape which is designed to break away in an accident. Over time in the sun the adhesive dries out. Porsche dealers & the rest of the usual suspects sell them cut to the specific outline of the 914/911/912 mirrors' base, or you can trim the FLAPS type to fit without overhang.

Not a biggie & sticks instantly after you apply some pressure to seat it. Buy 2 for the next time.

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 10 2011, 12:43 PM

... especially the cleaning 1st.

IIRC 3M may make the factory part.

Posted by: underthetire Mar 10 2011, 12:45 PM

its actually trim tape from flaps. the stuff works really well.

Posted by: pt_700 Mar 10 2011, 01:20 PM

i used the little kit from FLAPS. it was some type of super glue like liquid adhesive and came with alcohol wipes for cleaning. fortunately, there was enough of an outline on the window to help me keep it in the correct spot. worked like a charm!

Posted by: nsr-jamie Mar 10 2011, 02:36 PM

How about 2 stock adhesive ones stuck together, one on the mirror and the other on the glass, sounds wierd but my friend with his 356 tried this and it worked alright and its been about one year or so and the mirror is still on...he used 2 stock adhesive pads....