Rear view mirror takes some glass with it - GMT800

[D60]

2006 Silverado rear view mirror fell off but took some glass, too. Not adhesive but glass.

Searching the web, this is not entirely unheard of on various makes. I found mention of Chevy, Ford and Subaru on various forums.

The remedy was never clear. I'd prefer to try to fix it and leaning toward a urethane, like maybe 3M's 08609? Should I try for a primer, and if so what?

I'm thinking clean everything as best as possible, fill the divot with urethane and see if I can still cover it visually while moving the mirror position an inch up, down, left or right.

I've used urethane before to glue on 2nd Gen Ram rear window tabs/pivots/latches and am amazed at how well it bonds metal and glass.

Insurance not an option.

I'd prefer to just talk best products for repair and avoid the sky-is-falling "your windshield is compromised and structural fear fear worry worry". Maybe a fix works, maybe it doesn't.

 

[crashz]

I feel like its just as simple as chip repair. You should be able to use the windshield chip repair kit (Permatex)? I fixed a chip on the wife's Beatle that had a chunk missing and it worked well. Repair the chip and glue on the puck after it sets.

 

[D60]

I feel like its just as simple as chip repair. You should be able to use the windshield chip repair kit (Permatex)? I fixed a chip on the wife's Beatle that had a chunk missing and it worked well. Repair the chip and glue on the puck after it sets.

This is an interesting take! Perhaps an option, but now you've given me choices....hmmm

 

[Cujet]

I have a distant memory of gluing a 2 inch piece of sheet aluminum, probably 60 thou thick aviation stuff, to the inside of the windshield when I encountered this. Don't recall if I used JB Weld or rear view mirror adhesive.

I do remember it working well and the windshield getting damaged and replaced. Which annoyed me because the rear view mirror finally remained in place.

 

[zzyzzx]

How many miles are on this vehicle?
If a lot, and likely that's the case, I wouldn't bother filling as I consider windshields to be a consumable. Just reglue it a little higher or lower than the old spot and don't worry about it. I mean unless this is a $1000 windshield or something???

 

[Nukeman7]

I would try the Permatex (Extreme Strength version, not regular) rear view mirror adhesive. It is available at Advance Auto for $8 and contains the activator catalyst and adhesive. Use sparingly, too much adhesive and it won't cure fully.

 

[2heeldrive]

Can you move the mirror to an area that isn't damaged? A replacement windshield isn't crazy expensive. I would go that route. Scratch free, chip free glass will improve visibility too.

 

[zzyzzx]

I literally just (last week) used clear silicone sealant and so far so good. The previous Permatex product (windshield specific product) I used only lasted around 10 years

 

[zzyzzx]

I would try the Permatex (Extreme Strength version, not regular) rear view mirror adhesive. It is available at Advance Auto for $8 and contains the activator catalyst and adhesive. Use sparingly, too much adhesive and it won't cure fully.

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