Re: Glare Free Rear View Mirror

[Igor Kessel <four_rings@worldnet.att.net>]

Wolff wrote:

> The windsheild puck thingy that the rear view mirror mounts on is easily
> glued on. BTDT several times over the years on different cars. (Has to
> be done anytime a windsheild is replaced).

Not in my experience. Both times the PPG replacement windshields for my
type-44 came with this thingy already glued on by the factory.

> There is a special glue
> available at all auto parts stores. This one use item comes in it's own
> applicator. You crush the glass inside to mix the chemicals. Be sure to
> follow the prep instructions explicitly including marking the location
> of the old one on the outside of the glass.

Yes, that's the glue that I used without much success. Prepped the glass
very well too (a razor blade first to scrape off any residue, then
methanol).
OTOH I've had panoramic mirrors with built-in luminescent clocks in all
my cars since '84. Those mirrors must weigh 100-150g and given the
length of the OEM mirror arm to be about 10 cm provided quite a leverage
which one hot summer day was enough to break off the metal heel that I
glued onto the glass.
-- 
Igor Kessel
Two turbo quattros.