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Driving without a rearview mirror can encourage the men in blue to turn on their cherries for a closer look-see.
The adhesive that holds rearview mirrors to windshield glass can lose its gripping power over time—especially if the mirror gets bumped. Aside from the obvious safety compromises, driving without a rearview mirror can encourage the men in blue to turn on their cherries for a closer look-see. Fortunately, you can re-glue the mirror to the windshield by spending a couple bucks and a half-hour or less.

Installation
A trip to the auto parts store can net most everything you need to do the job. A few common household items are also required. Here's a parts list:


> Rearview mirror adhesive


> Wrench/driver for disassembling mirror mount (possibly Torx or Allen)


> Razor blade

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Rearview mirror adhesives are typically a 2-part system. They can be found at auto-parts stores and in the automotive sections of warehouse/mart-type stores. This one cost about $2.00. First, remove the mounting "button" from the mirror. This mirror uses a T-15 Torx screw to fasten the two.

On the outside of the window, mark the mounting location with a crayon or grease pencil by circling the old adhesive residue.

Scrape old adhesive off of the windshield and mounting button. Then wipe both with rubbing alcohol on a paper towel or clean cloth.

Squeeze the activator chemical's vial to send the fluid to its felt tip, then apply the activator to the mounting location on the windshield. Let dry for two minutes.

Cut the cap off of the adhesive bottle and apply one drop to the center of the mounting button's windshield side.

Promptly press the button in the mounting location, correct side up, and hold in place for a minute.

Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 15 minutes, then reattach the mirror to the button.


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