Rear view Mirror fallen off (ford Focus)

savemoney

My rear view mirror fell of when I was wiping the screen inside. It appears to be slotted into a metal part on the windscreen. which must be glued to windscreen

The mirror slots in with a groove either side of the arm which slots into the metal but stuck on screen

I got a cheap glue to stick the slot back on its only small but doesnt work can anyone recommend a glue that would stick plastic

I dont really want to buy a new one if possible spent enough money on car as it is

goldspanners

savemoney wrote: »

My rear view mirror fell of when I was wiping the screen inside. It appears to be slotted into a metal part on the windscreen. which must be glued to windscreen

The mirror slots in with a groove either side of the arm which slots into the metal but stuck on screen

I got a cheap glue to stick the slot back on its only small but doesnt work can anyone recommend a glue that would stick plastic

I dont really want to buy a new one if possible spent enough money on car as it is

any superglue should do.

savemoney

Thanks I used a cheap superglue but it didnt work. I might try another brand. Save me buying a new mirror

Premier_2

Go and see someone like AutoWindscreens.

At worst they'll charge you about a quid for fixing it (which is less than the price of the superglue you bought probably), or if you ask them really nicely they'll probably do that for free

(but don't take the mickey and call them out and expect those prices, you'll need to take the car to them)

savemoney

Never thought of that we did have one not far from me, just checked online and nearest one now is 70 miles away, oh well. Thanks anyway

Premier wrote: »

Go and see someone like AutoWindscreens.

At worst they'll charge you about a quid for fixing it (which is less than the price of the superglue you bought probably), or if you ask them really nicely they'll probably do that for free

(but don't take the mickey and call them out and expect those prices, you'll need to take the car to them)

Premier_2

Any windscreen replacement service will probably oblige

e.g RAC windscreens, Autoglass, SilverShield, etc.

Check out your local yellow pages for a local replacement service - you might even find a small independent

Edit: sorry RAC Windscreens is the old name for AutoWindscreens so ignore that one.

mattogier

Halfords used to a double sided sticky pad to do this - you need to make sure all surfaces are clean and dry! Super glue is too brittle.

savemoney

I was wondering about that I used to stick rear view mirrors at work with double sided tape many many years ago, the think is the mirror mounts on a metal holder which is on the wind screen

I might have to use some double sided tape for a few days unless I can get some glue to work or buy a mirror from some where else or use a windscreen repair place

I know we do have autoglass in my town so may try there

mattogier wrote: »

Halfords used to a double sided sticky pad to do this - you need to make sure all surfaces are clean and dry! Super glue is too brittle.

RaCinG_SnAkE_3

If you've got a Halfords near you, buy some of this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_168190_langId_-1_categoryId_165691

savemoney

Thanks yes we do have Halfords it just says thats for metal and glass though not plastic

I have seen 2nd hand mirrors on ebay from a tenner plus postage if worse happens

RaCinG_SnAkE wrote: »

If you've got a Halfords near you, buy some of this:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_168190_langId_-1_categoryId_165691

savemoney

Found this on Halfords

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_168862_langId_-1_categoryId_165691