Brian daniels owner of glen allen glass mirror in ashland va said it s important.
Best way to attach a rear view mirror.
It s typically removed from the mirror assembly by either sliding it off or screwing it off from the mirror s arm.
Apply heat to the windshield.
If you re a neatnick trim the excess glue.
The mounting button is what attaches to your windshield.
The mounting button on your rearview mirror is what attaches to your windshield.
Very few usually older vehicles have mirrors that glue directly to the glass but most will have a button you glue on first.
First you ll need to remove the metal button from the mirror assembly.
It s best to let the adhesive cure as long as it is convenient even overnight before reattaching the mirror to the baseplate and tightening the lockscrew.
Right way to install a rearview mirror 1.
Here you ll find very clear instructions on how to re glue and re attach your rearview mirror back onto your windshield.
2 apply heat to the windshield.