Door mirror glass re-attachment

[gbski]

I have looked at the above thread on this re replacement. Just the glass fell off my o/s door today, it didn't break. Is it possible just to stick it back on and what would be the best adhesive to use and how much/where would be the best to apply it?


Thanks   

[sgould]

Did the glass fall off the plastic backing plate that is the same size and shape?  Or did the whole thing fall off the circular motor?

[gbski]

The glass fell off the plastic backing plate.

Thanks

[sgould]

I would try an epoxy of some sort.  They harden with heat.  But it does mean that it won't harden if you do it outdoors on a frosty day!!

[gbski]

Thanks, for input as always.

I will give it a go, but with the cold weather forecast and no garage as you say it might not set. I suspect it would be easier just to buy the replacement with back plate.  It is only when you have no mirror you realise how often you look at it. 

[Geoff1951]

Shop around on the net, I had this happen December last year, got a few prices around £15/20, ended up paying £8.98 inc post !!! Replacement perfect, including demist function.

[sgould]

I was thinking you would remove the backplate and stick it back together indoors in the warm.....

[Geoff1951]

That's so simple, it's brilliant!


(Monty Python merchant banker sketch.)

[gbski]

Feeling particularly stupid     at the moment  (not unusual)

[sgould]

I'm having a stupid day....

I was working on the leak on my flat roof. My jeans are a bit tight, so I took my wallet out of my pocket.  Then I drove into town to go shopping..... 

[Geoff1951]

I went out for petrol last week but the station was closed for a delivery (Shell garage). This was fortunate because when I got home I saw my wallet lying on the kitchen table. Would have meant a two mile walk each way if I'd filled up before realising.