How To Fix A Rear View Mirror That Fell Off

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[@bigclivedotcom]

I stuck it on the outside of the windshield. Is there a way I can still attach the mirror?

[@stephenarling1667]

Drill two holes through the glass and zip tie it.

[@dufus2273]

just turn the glass over

[@maksym2k]

yes, and the person ahead of you will see themselves! Genius. :D

[@texasrox2010]

Excellent shitpost Mr. Dotcom, have an up boat.

[@x_x_w_]

instructions unclear, mirror attached to tailpipe.

[@knobbiesshreaded3137]

This is proof, I'll watch anything on SMA.

[@markh.6687]

"On this episode of SMA, Eric. O sweeps the floor and takes the garbage out while wisecracking, and Josh finds a quarter under a car seat." Gets 200,000 likes. :)

[@nukelauncher95]

You didn't say that if you can do it I can do it. Now I have no confidence. I'm just going to give up and buy a new car

[@markh.6687]

Old joke: "The ashtrays are full; time for a new car"

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Or a new windshield

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I guess he figured we all can do it... and I think that is the case.

[@FAR_CUE_TOO]

Maybe he couldn’t do it, maybe he tricked us all by filming someone else doing it 😲 then when it come time to do his sign off he was overrun with guilt and couldn’t bring himself to lie to us twice in one day 😂😂

[@labradormcgraw]

Always a great day when an Eric O video pops up! There are so many reasons to love SMA. Best wishes from London.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

WOW! The boss really is taking the gravy jobs! I told you many times people would watch you taking a dump and give it a thumbs up!

[@TazarZero]

Should've let the full minute play out in real-time. After all, we're here to watch paint (or rear view mirror adhesive, whatever) dry with ya! Lol..

[@josepherhardt164]

Would've worked better with a shot of brake cleaner. :)

[@edtharpe1126]

Eric, I always enjoy your videos. I've been a parts guy for over 30 years and helped a few customers with reinstalling their mirror. My advice has been to clean the button while on the mirror, better control and safer. Down here in South Georgia, the heat is the culprit. I, also, recommend to scratch or scuff up the button as well. Thanks again.

[@oneuglyfisherman7186]

Ahh yes. Good ole muggy South Georgia weather. Idk why I like it here. Mine popped off earlier as I was working on trying to get my AC to work again. Slammed the door and the mirror came off as a good reminder to “keep my cool”. 😭

[@crbourret]

Nice to see I'm not the only one up early drinking coffee and watching Eric O!

[@Burn377]

Or going to bed.

[@thats2kewl]

Oh, you missed such an opportunity!!! "And remember viewers, if I can glue it, you can glue it!!"

[@MaxDoody]

So it’s 5AM in Chicago, and I’m watching Eric O installing a mirror. Today will be a good day.

[@frompdiggity]

Same in Kenosha!

[@markh.6687]

"It's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.....Hit it!"

[@fourqs]

"If a little is good, more is even better, and too much is just right."

[@leonardodavinci303]

"too much is never enough"....Mick Jagger

[@CatsNChickens]

The bigger the gob, the better the job.

[@brewski118sempire]

I didn't know Eric worked for the Verge...

[@7binus9]

Love this type of videos! I love watching and learning how to do the bigger mechanical work as well, but stuff like this hits closer to home, when you don't have car jacks, jack stands, torque wrenches etc., to undertake bigger repairs by yourself. It's nice seeing how to fix the smaller things properly as well. All the best! :)

[@Panhead49EL]

There he goes again, shotgunning parts. Just assumed it was the glue. Didn't even check the theory of operation. ;-)

[@crisprtalk6963]

nice one!

[@davidlong1786]

Well as far as mirrors go, hindsight is ..........well looking in the mirror.

[@markh.6687]

Panhead, why don't you go check the theory of operations on the blinker fluid system; that'll keep ya busy for awhile. :)

[@parochial2356]

What was the Pxxxx code for a rear view mirror detachment? Did you have to reprogram the mirror after reinstalling? Check identifix for direction? Any TSBs? Hahahah.........

[@leeharris3061]

@@markh.6687 ohh dont forget the piston return springs as well

[@denisschneider5941]

The very best automotive channel on the web. I’ve been following SMA auto since the beginning and I wake up each and every day looking for a new upload! Love the channel brother

[@stephenarling1667]

How many of us are old enough to remember when new cars had rearview mirrors attached by a metal bracket to the metal car body?

[@wonniewarrior]

Yeah, and unscrew it and replace, easy as. And don't forget you didn't need to unhook sensors or manuever it to fit around a e-tag.

[@Patrick94GSR]

My 94 Integra is like that. Still don’t understand why it was changed.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@wonniewarrior And you didn't have to have the new mirror programmed to the vehicle for $700 at the slealership.

[@wonniewarrior]

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind Programmed ? Mirrors need programming now ? What next, program our bloody tail lights.

[@markh.6687]

Pepperidge Farm remembers!

[@Grumpy_Gabe]

“Using a microfiber towel, not a sponsor”. Lmao.

[@kengaskins1]

I have a 2014 Honda Civic where the entire mirror fell off. This was the perfect video. I was even able to find the same repair kit. Thanks so much!

[@joemascioni3101]

Eric, you could make a video of watching grass grow and it will get a bunch of hits. It doesn't matter what the content is, it's the commentary that has you such a loyal following. You keep it real and down to earth with a little sarcastic humor thrown in. KZbin gold!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I've done a few of those in the past. The shop I had worked in, once you did one, you did them all! Good job Mr. O!

[@ronaldanderson9263]

Hey, now the customer can view rears again. Good job Eric!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

You forgot to spray the attachment/mating surfaces with brake clean! FAIL!

[@joelevi1561]

"i just had to push it in all the way" Great idea for a t shirt

[@medic15517]

Haven't laughed this much in a long time! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Eric!!!

[@alanmatthews5949]

I used blue masking tape. Made a copy of the button and stuck it on the outside glass as a guide of where to put it. It worked great! Done peel the tape off outside glass!

[@2bsurreal653]

YOUR instruction was exactly what I needed 😊 you explained it very well 🙂 I am so grateful! Thank you!

[@stevenhaley443]

Worked great. I replaced mine in 100 degrees full sun. Because of the heat, I held it for 2 minutes, and then I let the metal plate cure for an hour just to be sure. No problem!

[@Tnenamrep2]

I used my fair share of Permatex® products in my [junk driving] youth. Gas tank patching... radiator tank patching... epoxies... exhaust repair kits... but never their rearview mirror adhesive (probably only because I've never had one fall off). Thanks for sharing.

[@Skynet-1]

I was literally glued to the screen! 👍 😲

[@boilertech44]

Wow, who ever thought gluing a mirror could be so entertaining! 🤣 Nice job Eric, I've been up watching a boiler and chiller run all night, you fired me up, got to work on my Dodge Ram when I get home!

[@kodessa]

I thoroughly enjoyed this hondu rear mirror reattachment video.

[@allene564]

LoL "Hey there viewers, your watching this video cause you said you'd watch me watch paint dry!" I dont know if you were laughing as you said that but I sure did. Great video keepem comin.

[@Ram14250]

Well, not that we "like" watching paint dry or hair grow out of our knuckles (some of us that is)... it's cause we enjoy a few minutes with "The Eric" and of course, your humor. It's like a few minutes with a friend! Stay fun and healthy! Hi to the family too!

[@BilliamNye1]

I enjoy the hell out of your videos! Being a good ole car guy myself your videos are just a perfect blend of informative and goofy.

[@themalewhale59]

A nice Saturday SMA interlude! Nice job.

[@daveyio87]

First time I ever did this was on my moms 93 Beretta. I wasn't even a teenager yet lol. Quite simple, key is cleaning everything properly, letting the glue cure, and also doing it in the proper teperature range!

[@Bekim8310]

As soon as I saw that box of brake clean on top of that cabinet it reminded me to order some! Thx Eric!

[@tarasb.ukrainian1947]

watching SMA watching paint dry was the best video ever!

[@Paul1958R]

It was neat the way the scan tool detected the rear mirror module . SMA#1 God bless Paul (in MA)

[@markh.6687]

Some scan tools can even read the blinker fluid system codes.

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

So, where’s the video where we get to watch you watching grass grow? And maybe the theory of operation of chlorophyll day AND night cycle operation! You’re the best man! Keep on keeping on!!

[@randymarion2466]

That tremor you were feeling is you coming down off the Activator high! Nice job and way to add some suspense with an element of danger.... I mean we almost saw arterial blood

[@henryg683]

eric you’re out of shape can’t hold the tab myself good job as usual!!!!

[@charlesdavis9755]

I like the short video's as well as the long ones. Sometimes my attention span is short. Keep up the good work.

[@markh.6687]

You're not getting it off, until it falls off the windshield again while driving! (Had that happen myself; the SECOND try regluing it was the charm! :)). You durn mirror polisher you!

[@CRAZY_VIDS07]

I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY OR COMMENT TO GET A REPLY FROM ERIC OR A LIKE I GUESS THEY ARE ONLY FOR A CHOSEN FEW...SCANNER AND PINE HOLLOW AND FEW OTHER IVE GOTTEN REPLIES BUT NO HARD FEELINGS BEEN WATCHING YOUR FOR A FEW YEARS STILL A FAN AND LIKE I ALWAYS SAY TO YOU YOUR THE MAN...GREAT WEEKEND TO ALL

[@philw8704]

Eric O: you provided two steps normal people have difficulty with. 1. Finding dead center of the spot and 2. Holding anything dead still. And if you can do it, we can do it...half as good, but can do it.

[@SteveLowe65]

Had to click like. Best Rearview Mirror adhesive video on KZbin. Really good.

[@metoon3092]

Short or Long SMA Videos, I'm watching! I work at an Auto Parts retailer. We sell the exact Permatex adhesive kit. I can tell you stories about the DIY customers and their attempts with this. They say the cleaned both surfaces razor clean, They don't . They attempt to glue it right over old adhesive, the OEM plastic adhesive decal, over duct tape, dirt, etc. If they do follow the instructions, they clean the surface before marking the exact spot where the metal tab attaches; then it is so off-sided,the sunvisor comes down and hit's it. They glue it upside down, or glue the mirror side of the tab to the windshield. The funniest one I have seen,I walk out to the customers car in the lot, HE had attached the tab to the outside of the windshield.

[@reecenewton3097]

It's amazing how helpless some people are. If you're the least bit mechanically inclined, you've got it over 80% of the population. How do they find their way home?

[@Brian-lw4su]

I'm sure glad Eric that Mrs O has nothing to worry about if she pops out to the shop with you talking like that, be a worry if the hands was doing something like rubbing that mirror down and she hears you screaming ' OH BABY!' LIFE TO THE FULL WITH A RAZOR BLADE. Great to see some basic videos for the anybody can do jobs on their vehicles.

[@erwinallen2309]

A great mechanic always leaves a great impression or in this case a great reflection!!!

[@nosefirst]

I performed the same repair so long ago I don't remember which car it was and I still watched this video. I need a life.

[@avenger1888]

The things Mr. Eric O forgot to say during ths video. 1st. Say what type of car this was . We know it was a Honda but what model etc. 2nd The brand of Rear view mirror adhesive ( Permatec) was not a sponsor. 3rd Here is your problem mame. 4th No mention of what type of Razor he was using. 5th If I can do it you can do it. 6th Tell us to hit the like button and leave a comment, criticism, etc. With all th being said another good video by one heck of a mechanic and I truly fully enjoy watching his video Another well detailed video by a good mechanic Eric O.

[@jetmech1495]

I worked at my family's NAPA store for better than 10 years and I probably sold hundreds of those mirror adhesive kits. Till this day, I've never had to use one.

[@spelunkerd]

So funny, what an entertaining channel to follow, ha ha ha.

[@doctor2bob]

Is that a whole box of brake clean I can see????

[@thomasd8137]

More economical to buy the barrel, and use a sureshot sprayer, works great!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Beat me to it,,darn darn double darn!

[@TheKajunkat]

Daily allotment to cover up to lunch break or brake....

[@defendermender4959]

Thomas D you’ve got to have it in can and sprayer form you get a better blast of it off the aerosols for certain tasks.

[@2secondslater]

It is strange to see brake cleaner bought in the can for us West Australian, we buy it in bulk here, 20L or more and we use a pump up spray bottle.

[@Birdman_in_CLE]

Videos like this really help us home gamers.

[@CrimeVid]

I have done loads of these, with extreme cleanliness and care, and have never had one last more than a year before it fell off again, there may be one of the types of kit that works better than the rest, I’ve never found it !

[@stephenarling1667]

How about bolting it to the roof, like wiser heads figured out about a century ago?

[@his357]

My heart jump out the first time you put it on and slide it off. Thought the whole dame thing came off lol

[@Hemidog]

Like Derek says: "That's way too much, perfect"

[@andrewmather4617]

There is a saying over here in the UK that I think applies to you: "You're off your trolley"

[@jamesmcgraw9570]

In the south we have many Elevators or many other items. I will go with “a few bricks short of a load”.

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Yeah Eric, you could be off yer trolley guvnr!...lol😃

[@tomgeorge3726]

In Australia, "A kangaroo loose in the top paddock!!"

[@TreyCook21]

One fry short of a Happy Meal

[@markh.6687]

@@jamesmcgraw9570 James is so smart....bless his heart! :)

[@randomcrap763]

When he put 2 drops, I swore I heard Derrick from VGG saying "That's way too much....Perfect" :) LOL

[@maingun07]

When Dad bought a new Tundra, he sold me his old 74 Chevy. I remember the day I went to get it legal. I pulled up to the police station to get a VIN inspection, got out and slammed the door (had to, bad hinge bushings) and a big chunk of rust falls off the door. Went to the insurance agent, got out and slammed the door and the mirror falls off. Went and bought some of that Permatex and glued the mirror back on and had lunch while waiting for it to cure. One hour later the mirror is back on, so I go to the court house for my plates, got out and slammed the door and the mirror falls off again. I thought I had done something wrong because it looked like there was some clear goo still stuck to the windshield. Nope. The Permatex bonded perfectly to the glass. The glue didn't fail, the glass did. That spot where I thought there was goo stuck to the windshield? Not glue. That was a divot, a half inch crater in the glass. Permatex 1, Chevy 0.

[@markh.6687]

I'd be like, "Gosh, Dad, thanks for the truck. I'll be out back shooting it to put it out of its misery!"

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Did you just throw the mirror behind the seat at that point

[@stevenfuchs2548]

This is better than Saturday morning cartoons!! "Hi i'm the activator!" Maybe you could have added "Activator Super Hero!!!"

[@VWWRENCHIE]

What' that song...."I can see clearly now, my mirror's on..."

[@markh.6687]

"I can see everything behind me..."

[@mwechtal]

I can see all obstacles in my wake.

[@kraziek316]

Love it! Keep up the good work and I'll keep on giving positive comments and giving thumbs up 👍 👍 👍

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

You had this totally under control

[@chrishartley1210]

I hope those who live in RHD countries remember to get the right kit. Don't want any mirror images.

[@tomgeorge3726]

In Australia we would have to turn that little stick on bracket upside down..

[@markh.6687]

And they have to turn any mounting screw anti-clockwise also. Except in Australia, where the problem is cancelled out because they're upside down. SCIENCE.

[@Qusin111]

Another awesome video! I can't help but wonder how many geniuses expected to see their reflection in the mirror when he turned it towards the camera?

[@osmtz1983]

Just awesome! Good morning all the way from Houston...

[@tomlewis3658]

I think I have not had to do this in around 20 years. Back in the 90's, I kept a blister pack of the mirror glue in each car, and had to use a few of them. After I scraped the surfaces clean, I would also wipe the area with rubbing alcohol. If you kept an 80's car for a long time (like I did), you could have to do this repair 2 or 3 times on the same car. I do miss when the mirrors were screwed on to the body above the windshield.

[@stusims1702]

Done that one a couple times. Apparently I have a pet gorilla around here that that I was unaware of that especially likes to yank on that rear view mirror until it cries "uncle". Hey Eric, would you please consider doing a piece on the TPMS, how it works, how to do a relearn, symptoms of failing tire sensors, and how changes in outside fahrenheit temps from warmer to colder temps, especially, affects the tire pressure and TPMS. Oh! Your special entry of a little Brakleen is always welcome, too. (I never knew a brake job could be so entertaining prior to you.) Anyway, every vehicle I own is pre-TPMS and the same gorilla asked me immediately prior to taking a road trip why the TPMS showed 24 psi in the tire and two cheap tire pressure gauges agreed there was actually 30 psi of air in that tire. I'm going with the cheap gauges on this one. 😉. Thanks again for taking the time to give us the great education and fine humor. It's very much appreciated during this unusual time and consider swag is on its way.

[@rodparker4514]

Terrific .Never severed a digit or cut an artery .Always like enjoy stuff !

[@gieauto7175]

Watching paint dry has been considered art for years. Your detailed step by step process of glue drying is working art and thanks to KZbin we all get to see it in action. Oh and get a laugh.

[@CRAZY_VIDS07]

No matter what I comment Eric would not give me a like.....lol 😆 🤣 Still a fan tho like I always say to you your the man...you might skipped this one too but its ok 👌 great weekend to all followers..thanks

[@markchidester6239]

That kit was a small tube of crazy glue back in the day. Now they made it all fancy and gave it activator. What will they come up with next?

[@matt89108]

A second activator.

[@rwbishop]

"Too much of a good thing is just plain wonderful!" - W. C. Fields

[@reecenewton3097]

"Don't mind if I do!"

[@craighopple8527]

Loving the homage to brake clean through the window. But, somehow just not the same!😂🤣

[@halbud]

i've watch this 3 times already this morning,well it is raining out!

[@rinunculartoo3006]

Try soaking metal button in Acetone which dissolves that adhesive, instead of scraping. Eric, you forgot to clean the activator off the glass before reattaching the mirror.

[@fluffyblue4006]

We're all glad that you survived that ordeal.

[@SuperGmann10]

You didn't do your signature sign-off! "If I can do it, you can do it. Thanks for watching" I love that part!

[@Chaplain_GM]

God Bless you Man Too Funny and Yet very informative and you should have made us watch the whole minute for the Adhesive to dry lol

[@Andyandcars]

Ivan’s video was better this morning! Better step it up. 🤣

[@paulparoma]

I am so glad the mirror in my car is attached to the roof, the good old-fashioned way.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Have a good weekend Eric!

[@rossbowman202]

👍for the case of brake cleaner in the background

[@JohnnyTalia]

OK, that's how you fix it - but what about the diag? Which codes was it throwing up on the scanner?

[@tomoakhill8825]

My mirror fell off last week, and I was going to search KZbin to see if there was a video showing how to put it back. The garage wants $100, which is their minimum and I believe is fair, but it also is a lot of money for something I *know* I can do. I can't believe this. A step-by-step instruction on how-to-do-it, from Eric O. the Grand Master of Auto Repair and one of two KZbin channels I spend money supporting. . WTF did I do to get this? And *just* when I needed it. Wow.

[@paulcochran1721]

Was waitin' for you to gaze into the camera via the mirror - "If I can do it, You can do it !"

[@baxrok2.]

Yup, lookin' good. Thanks Dr. O!

[@olspanner]

You know you're a winner when 439 people comment on a mirror glue! lol

[@johnhermanski6909]

I really like your videos. I would love to find a shop in my area that has your ethics and ability. Great videos

[@ladeseddy5994]

Eric - Did the activator discolor the sun screen on the windshield permanently?? Its looks light.

[@davidrobins4025]

This happens more than it should. Thanks for the help.

[@ngreed]

Nice seeing a case of brake clean in the background.

[@taw6528]

Happy it was not twenty minutes, but some solid advice as always

[@michaelkenefick]

I cannot believe that the owner did not do this themselves. I also cannot believe I watched the video! =)

[@Kona5.0]

Great video that will be useful to the everyday person and the tech as well. You'd be surprised how many senior techs i've run into that can do major engine work, but are stumped by simple things such as reattaching a rearview mirror properly.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Watched a mechanic spend about 20 minutes trying to fit a tiny festoon bulb into the interior light socket one. Hilarious.

[@kubotaman1985]

A little tip to get the goo off easier. Get some goo gone and it will come off a lot easier. Clean the area good with an alcohol wipe before remounting the mirror

[@spennington86]

"Our microfiber towel, NOT a sponsor" 🤣🤣

[@behramcooper3691]

On line reviews for this product say that this does not hold for more than a week especially in our Australian sun. How long did it last for you? My mirror fell off today and I am looking for a good adhesive.