My rearview mirror fell off, so I bought a Permatex extreme strength liquid adhesive kit. The old mirror base still had some of the old foam pad on it, so I cleaned all that off, as well as the windshield. Before I put it on, I found an old thread on here where someone said to only use the adhesive pad similar to the original, and NOT glue the base directly to the windshield.
Does using the pad really matter that much? Have people glued directly to the glass and not had any problems?
Thanks
I applied my mirror directly to windshield, didn’t know any better. I first used 220 sandpaper on a counter to sand any residual glue and it also gave me a flat surface to assure a good bond. Bought some mirror glue from Autozone and it turned out great.
-Alfred
Glue always shows air bubbles.
Also if you have to replace the windshield in the future, the glue will likely pull a chunk of the glass off with it so it's a pain to clean the base.
The Porsche dealer sells the correct pads.
Get it from them.
Thanks, all! I think I'll order some of the 3M VHB black foam tape and see how that works.
I agree with those folks saying to use the correct pad.
They are easy to install, hold like stink and can be removed easily if needed (think piano wire or guitar string).
I would never try to GLUE the mirror to the window.
Just get something like this:
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/12605265-OE-90173113320?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=feed_Porsche&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg7D2q6yt6QIVQSCtBh3QlgrlEAQYAyABEgKXkPD_BwE
And be done with it.
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