Wing mirror glass fallen off - how to fix back?

bigpappa

So the driver side wing mirror glass has come out - luckily its not broken - so it just needs to be re affixed back - but was wondering what glue to use as its a heated door wing mirror. 

What glue should I use or adhesive pads?

Brie

I'm sure I've seen adhesive pads that are sold in car accessory places to stick these back into place.  I would assume that the instructions would say whether they can be used with a heated mirror or not.

diystarter7

Hi
what car/model/year is it and is it heated/auto dime/etc/etc

Thanks

bigpappa

I'm more confused now, if you see the pics below, was this a mirror stuck onto the actual wing mirror?

bigpappa

diystarter7 said:

Hi
what car/model/year is it and is it heated/auto dime/etc/etc

Thanks

VW golf estate 2015 1.2 bluemotion, it's an import from Japan with heated wing mirrors.

diystarter7

Have a look at these vids - may give you a bter idea

if still not sure, ask again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiRVyLFmgO0

bigpappa

diystarter7 said:

Have a look at these vids - may give you a bter idea

if still not sure, ask again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiRVyLFmgO0

So its a mirror stuck onto the actual wing mirror - so the next question is why would someone do that?

Whats the best method to remove the glue residue / clean up the mirror.

gollum007

Nothing stuck to the original mirror

It's absolutely the original mirror / glass, that's just what they look like when the glass falls off.

The glass is just stuck to a slightly shiny plastic backplate.

Common as muck problem with them.

Any generic wingmirror adhesive pad will do (it's not like it actully gets much more than warm), but it'll fall off again before too long most likely.

Original glass assembly is extortionate (£70), and generic replacements are available, but vary widely in quality.

Those from eBay / China tend to be LHD, with a pretty dubious convex blindspot bit- Avoid.

Local car parts factor will be anywhere from £30 - £40.

[Deleted User]

You can get adhesive pads that are also used to stick number plates on.

bigpappa

I think I am going to try these.

Mirror Pads (Twin Pack) | Euro Car Parts

But have to wait for delivery. 

diystarter7

Hi
Good luck OP
Update if poss