Rear view mirror problems

[Pickupman_69]

does anyone have any clue how to dismantle this mirror so I can reattach the base to my windshield.

the kit I bought says it wont hold the weight of the mirror for a few hours , and im not sitting in a hot truck until it cures holding the thing.

any tips would be great guys.

 

[dolfan16]

Does it slide off the baseplate or is it one unit?

 

[05dakotatrac]

the little metal plate that glues to your windshield is usually attached by it sliding into your mirror and then a set screw holding the mirror to the plate.

so to break it down: glue holds metal plate to windshield, set screw and grooves hold mirror to metal plate

 

[Pickupman_69]

ive tried and tried to get that metal plate off but it seems to be in there pretty good, maybe I need to force it a bit more but I wasnt sure and didnt wanna bust it since im sure it will be alot of money to replace.

I was hoping someone else came across this problem before.

 

[ncranchero]

There are actually special tools to remove and replace the mirrors without the set screws.

Now, Ford says do THIS

 

[Pickupman_69]

thanks,ill let you know how this works out

 

[05dakotatrac]

yeh sorry bout that its hit and miss on the set screw style its the only style i have dealt with so i was not aware of non-set screw style

 

[RyanHall]

I'm also having trouble re attaching the rear view mirror. Mine has a spring steel clip that won't really spring. Anybody replace one of these types?

 

[Pickupman_69]

conclusion,pay someone to do it, the kits dont work because it isnt possible to reattach the mirror to the base without ripping the base off again, and no adhesive that I have found is strong enough to hold the entire mirror weight and set properly, Im going to a glass shop this week.

 

[ncranchero]

The Loctite kits do work if you follow the directions, used them many times.

I'm sure a glass shop will be happy to take your $$ though.

 

[Pickupman_69]

Im in canada we dont get any good stuff like that,just the cheap crap from canadian tire that their automotive guys say doesnt work.

20$ and its back on, vs the 30 I spend on adhesives

 

[ncranchero]

You can but several for that $20 !

Loctite Rear View Mirror Kits