How to Re- Attach your Rear View Mirror

[@blazekai23]

“I’m not into looking back, but now I can if I have to” 😂 Thanks Dave for the guide.

[@dominicfong6341]

This is probably the third or fourth video I have come across on such repair in which they are all good but yours is the best because you actually perform a stress test on the glued piece. Thank you dear Cheap Wheels.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks 👍

[@EkMusafir41]

Lovely, to the point, gives it to ya straight, no shop talk, and doesn't miss a point. Haven't seen anything better on the subject. Subscribed!!

[@a3s1r1986]

"I'm not into looking back, but now I can, if I have to." There's Dave, always finding time to share a life lesson within another lesson.

[@cheapwheels9828]

LOL, Thanks

[@slothy_the_turtle3874]

I love how Dave is straight to the point and makes everything look easy

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@kevintulak9987]

I think I see some deep thinking in starting this channel, you now have a reason to pick up all sorts of old vehicles so you can keep fixing stuff. Smart guy, it will be interesting to see how many Ford trucks you can end up with before Brooke says anything. Thanks for sharing.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Oh, there on to me.....Brooke has already said a few things...LOL. Between Michigan and Alaska I have 4 ford trucks, a jeep, and an escort

[@kevintulak9987]

@@cheapwheels9828 You clearly have a balance problem, you need find another cheap and escort.

[@Falconeyeone]

Good Job Dave. you are no nonsense direct and entertaining. Thank you.

[@saltydawg8988]

I about lost myself when you said “I don’t like looking back. But now I can, if I have to.” 😂

[@crystalconner3494]

I paid 9.99. The instructions were daunting when reading. Thank you for making me feel like I can do this.

[@Paul-l1l2r]

Its Dave - lets see more Dave on Alone! Maybe you are but only just finished season 5. I found it funny I just stumbled on your page while trying to fix my f150 mirror.

[@bonnieburgess-wiedeman5531]

Thanks Dave! Great instructions… by the way todays price for same product at Auto Zone was $8.95!! Can we say inflation!!

[@shawnr771]

Excellent straightforward instruction. Thanks Dave. I have done this one several times. Probably wont be the last.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ohiowatha]

Perfect demonstration. You’ve got talent, sir! Thank you

[@carlsaxboy5916]

Your video was very thorough. I had a problem with removing the mirror from the mounting piece which you referenced it to a Chinese finger trap. Understood and performed the release. Thanks for the video and now that 2..99 Permatex is now 7.99. Nice mark up for a small tube of adhesive.

[@BREATH79]

Hello. Good morning. I'm going to try this today. I'll let you know my results soon. Thanks! Great teaching.

[@sojourner1999]

Straight forward no BS information time and time again. Thank you!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@robertavila3982]

5 bucks over here in California 🎯 and am now a follower so to the clear instructions and play by play 👌🏾

[@charlesbentley2934]

My mirror in 95 Ranger fell off about 10 days after I first watched video. I did not hesitate to get it fixed. Normally I would have asked several friends what they recommended. Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad it helped

[@heeter6699]

Great job Dave. Clear and straightforward!

[@adventureswithdannyb4220]

I thought you looked familiar. Then i remember watching you build your log cabins hell yea🤙

[@dancingdove9600]

the button comes out....... prolly should have seen this 2 packets ago. god bless my man. have a good day!

[@jakebloss3621]

Thanks man, always makes a lot more sense when I can see it done

[@MCRONE2]

nice work Dave, just what I needed for the old Bronco

[@ronniefoster5099]

Ok, you've shamed me into fixing my mirror on my 91' S10. Great video. I probably wouldn't have read the directions and screwed it all up.🤣

[@cheapwheels9828]

Good luck with it

[@jimmulligan7494]

Very nicely done. Worked exactly as described.

[@JaneDoe00012]

I love all of your videos! You and Brooke are the best! ❤️🙌🏻

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeffersonspace]

Back around 82 or so I was cleaning out my 74 American Motors rebel station wagon, and I flipped - Frisbee style - an aluminum coke can into the front part of the car (from the rear), and gosh darn it I cracked the front window. Luck of the Irish! Dad bailed me out on that one. Thanks Dad. Bless

[@cheapwheels9828]

I bet you wish you had that car today. I grew up around AMCs and they actually get real money nowadays.

[@jeffersonspace]

@@cheapwheels9828 Around that time my friend Bob mentioned to me that Al Jarreau drove the same car as mine. (Hollywood studio connection). That engine just hummed along, but then the trans went on it.

[@alanj7306]

Important to be aware if you have any tint or UV film on the windshield. I’d imagine that most older cars with that style rear view probably don’t, but just a thought. Great video and another cheap and easy fix. Thank you Dave and God bless!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Great point!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Times have changed since the days of rear view mirror brackets being held on by screws at the top of the windshield/headliner area.......good video on how to address gluing the newer style mirror mount back on! Thanks!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@johnnyr8603]

I’m having a completely different issue because my button is still attached to the windshield itself. I don’t need adhesive because the button has not fallen off and is glued on there super tight. Whenever I click the rearview mirror back onto the button, it will stay there for a few days before it clicks and falls off. What would you suggest in this case?

[@treyezell36]

hey there Dave...you won't believe this but I just bought that same kit to put my rearview mirror back on lol now I don't have to read the instructions thanks for that ;) have a great week & take care

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks Trey

[@wolfbisbing486]

I love that “Keep your junk on the road” line lmfao

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@jackirichard414]

Thanks for sharing the great tips with us.

[@cheapwheels9828]

My pleasure!

[@rodneycaupp5962]

Now, I followed your instructions completely.... lets see how the repair works out long term. I got 5 or more years out of the last repair, but I didn't study before making that fist repair. I squeezed really hard and had way to little glue, left to hold on. One drop with firm pressure 30 seconds to a minute... give it an hour before installing the mirror. The price now in june 2023 is $7.85 for the .." ALL NEW- Permatix EXTREME STRENGTH glue ". A Bargain still, ...when you get your Rear View back.

[@erikag2598]

Something about the way you produced that crayon from behind your ear just tickled me. 🤭

[@cheapwheels9828]

LOL

[@dannythomas7302]

All I wanted was an answer, the whole answer and nothing but the answer and that's exactly what you provided. Great job! Thanks!!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad it helped!

[@somebeech30]

I always put a piece of tape over the metal after you glue it too the window..it works for me. Great video

[@cheapwheels9828]

Great tip!

[@randywilt5965]

I have used that before. It's a great product. Nice video.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@MoisesMedranoudrcrs]

Gracias, mi estimado. El video explicativo. Ya, ahora me oriento de manera visual ahora viene la practica. Saludos.

[@luisquintana2793]

at 1:03 that's what she said, I couldn't resist 😂😂😂 - no offense. Awesome Tutorial

[@UndernetSystems]

Great video Dave

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks 👍

[@NewtonWashinton]

Thanks Dave! Another fine job.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@madcowusa4277]

Mine fell off again after 2 years. The product has increased in price so much that a brand new upgraded mirror and mount from LMC Truck is only $3 more than the goo alone. Bought a new mirror instead.

[@behramcooper3691]

Almost all reviews for this product at least here in sunny Australia, are 1 star. Users claim that they followed the instructions properly, but the mirror fell off in a week's time anyway. So now I am in two minds. My rear view mirror fell off today and I am looking for a good adhesive.

[@mark2112martin]

I have had luck with epoxy for an aftermarket mirror I had installed. Permatex failed twice, once while tightening screw and another in summer heat. Cleaned with windex, heard something about windex leaving a residue?? Last time with epoxy used a 70% IPA wipe, so idk what actually made this thing finally stick.

[@NewbieF150Mechanic]

Did you say 2.99 its 7.99 now. Thanks for the video very helpful!

[@alext4537]

Bidenomics

[@johnthompson5792]

Good stuff Dave,,, be well out there!

[@cheapwheels9828]

thanks

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

It's a good thing my van has two rear view mirrors on the doors . . . my dog gets paranoid that I'm keeping an eye on what she's up to back there when we're headed down the road :) (She's probably the one that knocked my mirror off, in the first place!) Thanks for the tips, Dave! See you down the road . . . God Bless

[@cheapwheels9828]

thanks Dave

[@CoopXLV]

thanks for help was good tutorial and easy to follow along with now my mirror is back where it is supposed to be :)

[@BlueKimura]

That was Radical. Oh wait, that's your other channel. Thanks for the tip.

[@guybever8935]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@luiszepeda475]

Excellent video man! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@MeliTX]

Thank you! I have to do this after work today!

[@chinanorthairguns]

I've glued a few on higher up over the years as I'm tall.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Oh, right on

[@danbarosh2942]

Dave great job and explain..thx

[@kathyteegarden1685]

Great Video Dave!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks!

[@Manmadecontent]

The sun always makes mine come off every summer

[@ovp66223]

Mine just popped off last week in 90 degree heat. Had been on for appx 3 months. Sucks. Did you find any useful solution?

[@tiyopaenguin]

Thanks. I always look back, to reflect.

[@coralplow4480]

G'day Dave, thanks for the video, Permatex, great product, interesting discounted price in Australia $14 / 70.

[@ann5993]

Great information and instructions! I had that happen before and was expensive to get it reattached.

[@cheapwheels9828]

$2.99 next time

[@ann5993]

@@cheapwheels9828 exactly 💗

[@YazzieL90]

Bought it for 13.00 at advance auto parts, it's been going strong for 2 weeks with 90 degree temps every day

[@bluecollarhowto3489]

One litte tip when you use the razor blade to clean the glue off the button. Put it in the mirror. Will be easier to hold, as well as safer.

[@judycrawford4415]

During this heat wave I doubt it will get below 75 degrees in Memphis today!

[@maxHeadroom325rayxerin]

no kidding

[@jackirichard414]

Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cheapwheels9828]

You too!!

[@migmagingenieria]

Helpful vid, thanks for sharing man!!!

[@justlg3359]

Does this kit hold to heat? Mines rear view mirror fell off but it took some of the windshield glass too a small piece. What do you suggest to do? Use epoxy?

[@cheapwheels9828]

?

[@MrGeroth]

Good job Dave.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@maryhodgins3579]

Help Dave...that shiny layer of adhesive is all bumpy and still on windshield...I've tried scraping and good off special epoxy remover....won't budge...It's all bumpy...helllllp

[@rahulr8390]

Which is the glue used,can you provide buying link indian

[@sunnyrivers]

Thank you for this Dave‼️👌🏼😃

[@cheapwheels9828]

You bet

[@Dyiurdmjteqa]

Does anyone know what the rule for the temperature is? The instructions say 50-75 degrees, but the low in Houston is 78 tonight. I need to get this back on, but I don’t want to mess it up. Any help is appreciated!

[@judycrawford4415]

Memphis is up to 94 degrees today already at 8 am! Not sure about tonight in my garage!

[@sempertard]

I got at least 1/2 dozen hats that look like that. Mine have big wide sweat bands on them though.

[@ruffyatutube]

Thank you Dave.

[@kevinwiseman9431]

You think this can be used to glue any material to glass, not just a METAL button? I'd like to use it to mount a DashCam instead of a suction cup mount.

[@erickschmidt3828]

Hey Dave ..... I notice in the beginning of the videos and the end I hear the sound of a vehicle running.... and you drive Fords...... neighbors car? I love your videos. God bless

[@cheapwheels9828]

LOL!

[@BillehBobJoe]

Thanks man i had the stuff but the package got wet and desintegrated

[@Rebeccamyst]

Thank you. Boy did I not do that right a couple years ago and why I have a jerry-rigged rear view. I'll give it another try. Love these videos. Very helpful.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Good luck this time!

[@elvisonstage]

Hey, Dave! Thanks so much for this video! I'm on the verge of cleaning the windshield with the razor blade. I really like the way you explained every step! By the way, is your button still hanging from this application? Thanks, Dave, so much!

[@bobashmore6442]

I'm predicting Cheap Wheels will have an upcoming episode titled; "How to replace the windshield on an old pickup truck". But maybe that's just me. Another good video Dave, no idea why it didn't pop up in my feed for an entire day though.

[@cheapwheels9828]

Not this truck. Its not bad enough yet

[@user-fs5lc2dl7t]

Good job Dave....thanks

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks for watching!

[@willnotcomply4144]

Glued mine on twice with that kit and another and it fell off both times

[@JeffWinter1]

What's the movie they rip off the rear view mirror and say "it doesn't matter what's behind you." ? I'm thinking Cannonball Run?

[@cheapwheels9828]

I dont recall.....I havent seen that one since it was in theaters and I was 5

[@JeffWinter1]

@@cheapwheels9828 I thought there would be a few people chime in with the answer and get some more action on your channel. 😉

[@erikag2598]

@@JeffWinter1 Now I wanna watch the movie again to see if that is it...like I need a reason.😁

[@JeffWinter1]

@@erikag2598had to look it up, The Gumball Rally 1976. Franco : And now my friend, the first-a rule of Italian driving. [Franco rips off his rear-view mirror and throws it out of the car] Franco : What's-a behind me is not important. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@erikag2598]

@@JeffWinter1 I'll have to put that on the Must Watch list😄

[@jackirichard414]

Hello Dave.

[@cheapwheels9828]

hello

[@debbiep4647]

When I have this problem again I wil use this. Thanks

[@cheapwheels9828]

Happy to help

[@johanbotha1665]

Next, can we replace a windscreen?

[@cheapwheels9828]

No, its fine

[@robmclaughlin420]

Love the new channel

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks

[@trinydex]

doesn't work. I tried 3 times with different versions of the permatex packaging (maybe indicating different generations) one version of directions said only 30 minutes cure time. tried multiple day cure times. still failed. I tried both on the black thermal coating and straight to glass. nothing held.

[@bobjoncas2814]

..Time to get mine out of the glove box..lol..stay safe.

[@brianblackburn5238]

🤣

[@cheapwheels9828]

good luck

[@toddwatkins3067]

I've used crazy glue works good

[@cheapwheels9828]

Good to know!

[@9252LIFE]

Good one!

[@cheapwheels9828]

Thanks!

[@RobertJLessard]

I'd love to see a diy windshield swap if that's possible. Plus I see you got a good crack already in yours. 👍

[@cheapwheels9828]

I wouldnt change mine. Its not that bad.

[@apg-zs2mx]

Great video gracias

[@hiluxmad]

The use for stihl tuning screwdrivers never ends 👍

[@cheapwheels9828]

Right!!

[@jsmilers]

good job

[@jimbowie9717]

I've tried 3 times, will not stick.

[@paulajennings2041]

For $2.99? Not at Walmart. I think I paid around $10.

[@lordprotector3367]

Permatex costs £13.49 ($17) in the UK on amazon.

[@freemenclub]

Just what I needed!

[@tombeavers130]

92 F150 button removed Thanks Dave

[@SteveHoward-qv6ws]

ty very good video.