TheSamba.com :: View topic - How to put mirror glass back into side mirror frame?

Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:49 am

Hi Everyone,

The mirror glass of my side mirror has come out, thankfully all in one piece!

How do I safely/securely re-place it in the mirror frame?

I noticed a paper backing in the frame. (See picture.) What was the original purpose of this backing? The paper is flat, but the mirror mount is curved. How should I attach the mirror, and with what ~ an adhesive, etc.?

Or should the glass be fitted just inside the frame's edge?

Thanks for your help!

David

Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:53 pm

Hope it helps!

Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:54 pm

I've had this happen twice on my 1971 Convertible, but both times the glass broke. The first time was in mid-1970s, and I took it to a glass shop who cut a mirror to fit, cost me a whopping $2 !!!

Anyway, I'm going to recommend silicone glue from auto store or hardware store to glue the mirror back into place. That's also what I used to glue a new pre-cut replacement mirror over the broken one on Mr. Cusser's Yukon (she backed into a giant saguaro cactus !). Really.

Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:02 pm

Double stick foam tape can work well, too. It is possible to remove it later if you needed to.

Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:11 pm

I think if you are going to silicone it in you should use "Neutral Cure" silicone not the one with the acetic acid/vinegar smell just in case you attack the mirroring surface.

Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:14 pm

I used some liquid nail type stuff for holding down quartz & Mirrors.
Loctite something or other.
Thought I got the tip from someone here on the Samba, but can't find the old post...
It might have been someone on YouTube.

Took 3 minutes, no mess, strong adhesion. Worked Great for me.