Is this mirror fixable?

onetonjohn

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It looks like there was originally some flexible, pliable glue that was used to fasten the mirror glass to the housing. It started rattling every time I closed the door and I was afraid it would come off, so I pulled it off. Wondering if I can re-attach, and if so what's the best way. I have another door with a mirror, but I'd prefer to not use it if possible.


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There I a company on Amazon that makes replacement for everything but take your time installing or toul end up with a fun house mirror
 

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I've glued a number of mirrors back in using silicone sealant from the hardware store. I use 100% silicone 30yr clear stuff. I razor blade off the back of the mirror and the mounting surface and clean it well with naphtha and then alcohol and then put the same dollops used before. And hold it in place with blue tape overnight, they haven't fallen off yet.
 

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The stem of the mirror itself attached to the flat bar should be able to be undone so you can replace just the mirror. It might have a large torx screw.
 

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FYI. Wife says if there's any metal you are adhering to, pure silicone apparently causes corrosion, and although it might work, it's not ideal. "Paintable silicon" or anything labeled silane modified polymer (SMP) should work best. I can only tell you that if it were me, I would use Loctite 5510 because my wife told me to (and she might work for the company that makes it :D).
 

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FYI. Wife says if there's any metal you are adhering to, pure silicone apparently causes corrosion, and although it might work, it's not ideal. "Paintable silicon" or anything labeled silane modified polymer (SMP) should work best. I can only tell you that if it were me, I would use Loctite 5510 because my wife told me to (and she might work for the company that makes it :D).
Good info there...

I use Permatex Rightstuff as an adhesive a lot. It is the best gasket sealer and a far better adhesive than silicone.

3M makes some awesome stuff too. I have used some that is activated by the moisture in the air
 

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Thanks Lotsagoodstuff! Just want to follow up in case anyone else has this issue. I googled the locktight 5510 and that lead me to urethane based adhesive. I used it earlier in the week and it worked like a charm. so far so good. I cleaned the surfaces with brake clean Set up in like 5-10 minutes so I held it in place for a few minutes and then walked away and let it cure for 24 hours. Seems good as new and looks a bit better than Salahdoor's method, but I doubt he took 3 months to fix it.
 

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Good info there...

I use Permatex Rightstuff as an adhesive a lot. It is the best gasket sealer and a far better adhesive than silicone.

3M makes some awesome stuff too. I have used some that is activated by the moisture in the air
Ditto on this. I had the same thing happen with the mirror on one of my trucks. I used Right Stuff and stuck it back on. Its been holding for at least 15 years now. 3M Window Weld works well too, but it only comes in a large caulk tube and doesn't keep very long once the tube has been opened.
 

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FYI. Wife says if there's any metal you are adhering to, pure silicone apparently causes corrosion, and although it might work, it's not ideal. "Paintable silicon" or anything labeled silane modified polymer (SMP) should work best. I can only tell you that if it were me, I would use Loctite 5510 because my wife told me to (and she might work for the company that makes it :D).

I don't disagree with the corrosion issue on metal but in this case one half is glass fiber reinforced ABS and the other half is glass. Shouldn't be any metal to worry about here but generally it is always best to know the reactionary properties of materials you put in close proximity to one another. Keep her around, sounds like she's helpful =)

In any case; glad it's fixed so it can be used to make sure the passing lane is clear.
 
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