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Thank you so much for this. I'm a single female so I would have had to fork out big $$$ at Volkswagen to get this fixed. For the cost of some good outdoor double sided tape, I fixed it myself thanks to your excellent instructions!
Popsicle sticks can help with gapping the mirror plate from the edges of the rest of the mirror assembly. Toothpicks in certain spots too. Pull them out once the mirror is affixed in correct alignment on backing plate.
Yesterday morning my mirror just flew off mid drive to the gym! I have a VW Tiguan and auto zone wanted to charge $60 just for the mirror! I don’t even want to know what VW would charge. I bought a mirror on Amazon for $16 and am using your double sided tape technique and attaching it myself. Thank you for post this tutorial!
Thank you for this excellent explanation of how to fix the shattered mirror (how the whole thing didn't break God knows) that happened when I brushed against a bush on the passenger side, well, I did think it was a funny-looking bush because there was no parking spaces open at the thrift shop. I did hear something scratch the side of the car (apparently it wasn't a bush but a funny looking tree!) but someone pulled out and I just went in and forgot about it. It wasn't until I got home that I even noticed it backing into the garage! Hey, what happened to my mirror? Oh...I didn't want to go anywhere, cost too much and I found you! I ordered the mirror online, I liked the part of the blue tape to attach it, I thought that was really clever! I used the 2 sided tape also-still sticking after 2 months and a few incidents :). I'm 70 years old and a granny...my brother was quite impressed! Thank you, my dear, for helping me with this! I wish we had internet with all the other 'small' accidents (incidents) I had throughout the years!! God bless you giving you such a great talent and speech. joan :)
The same thing happened to my Jetta 4 or 5 years ago. I used some type of glue, I don't remember what type though. Then I cut some cardboard to put against the mirror and wrapped tape around the face of the mirror where the cardboard was and the back of the mirror housing overnight. It's still working today. Sometimes I even see the outline of the glue when I put the heated mirror on. lol
Tried using loc tite epoxy. Worked for about a week or two. Now it’s starting to vibrate again. I’m sure the -15°f doesn’t help, but it was fully bonded when re installed. Might have to try the tape method.
Just happened with my vw passat today. Ordered the glass. Tomorrow installing it. Thanks for this awesome video. Can I use regular alcohol to clean the surface?
Just happened on my Audi. I saw it was shaking when the car was travelling at speed. Used your method and hopefully it has done the job. Q. It seems a lot of VW+Audi cars has this issue, is there something wrong with their glue?
I couldn't find denatured alcohol and used isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean the backing plate. It worked perfectly and took a LOT of black junk off.
Instead of painter's tape to hold the mirror glass with when mounting it to the backing plate, why not use 2 small flexible plastic suction cup mounts used for mounting objects to glass or smooth surfaces? Once the glass is re-mounted, the suction cups can simply be peeled from the mirror glass and the job is done. Suction cup mounts can likely be found at your local dollar store.
My 2006 VWBeetle side mirror was glued on about 5 years ago and again fell off. There is glue remaining. What do you recommend to remove? Appreciate any info you can provide. Thank you.
I'm here because I got an annoying surprise when I was closing passenger door after retrieving a parcel. Damn it, if I hadn't been such a nice person offering to take the stupid parcel I wouldn't be in this mess. It just flopped off :( at least i did the right thing and picked up all the pieces. Now to buy a new one and fix the damn thing 🥺🥺
Thanks! First I’d try to clean it really well to get a better look at the scratches, then I’d look up how to polish glass since a mirror is just glass with a backing. Good luck!
Megan Michelle. I think you were highly over charged Megan, $90!!! WOW! In UK £5.99. For new glass. Check another service centre to what they would charge to replace the glass mirror. Get family to help you! Great good luck to you. JB. Surrey. UK.
I have a Honda CR-V also! My passenger side mirror was wobbling for a few days and I was wondering why. And then on the interstate I noticed one side was starting to fall down! Thankfully I was able to pull over and pull it off before it fell off. I'm hoping the driver's side doesn't do this. 😳 Now to reattach.
Need supplies? Get them here! (Affiliate links for which I may be compensated)
Loctite Quick Set Epoxy: amzn.to/321awLV
All weather 2-way tape: amzn.to/2zjNkMu
Thank you so much for this. I'm a single female so I would have had to fork out big $$$ at Volkswagen to get this fixed. For the cost of some good outdoor double sided tape, I fixed it myself thanks to your excellent instructions!
Glad I found this video. Auto glass shop tried to quote me $120 parts and labor for my Passat… thank you!!!!
Popsicle sticks can help with gapping the mirror plate from the edges of the rest of the mirror assembly. Toothpicks in certain spots too. Pull them out once the mirror is affixed in correct alignment on backing plate.
Thanks for advice! I just did it with double stick tape on my VW Passat and all went well!
Yesterday morning my mirror just flew off mid drive to the gym! I have a VW Tiguan and auto zone wanted to charge $60 just for the mirror! I don’t even want to know what VW would charge. I bought a mirror on Amazon for $16 and am using your double sided tape technique and attaching it myself. Thank you for post this tutorial!
Is it me or is it that almost every comment is a volkswagen and he happens to be doing it on a passat like I am 😂
This happened on 3/4 of my VWs I've owned!
@@CashedOutCars literally just happened to the right-side side mirror of my 2013 Passat. Come on VW...
@@Gomkamf lol same car same model same year and same side of the mirror. 🤦🏻♂️ happened today
@@tfortube how long have you had it? I bought mine in 2015 I think.
@@tfortube it was previously owned by some old person and was in mint condition :)
Easy to assemble, good strong materials, feels good, looks good.
Fuck Yeah
There's few video tutorials around for this but this one i like the most. Thanks Cash for recording this. Nice and tidy job.
Thanks! It means a lot to me, glad it helped!
Thank you for this excellent explanation of how to fix the shattered mirror (how the whole thing didn't break God knows) that happened when I brushed against a bush on the passenger side, well, I did think it was a funny-looking bush because there was no parking spaces open at the thrift shop. I did hear something scratch the side of the car (apparently it wasn't a bush but a funny looking tree!) but someone pulled out and I just went in and forgot about it. It wasn't until I got home that I even noticed it backing into the garage! Hey, what happened to my mirror? Oh...I didn't want to go anywhere, cost too much and I found you! I ordered the mirror online, I liked the part of the blue tape to attach it, I thought that was really clever! I used the 2 sided tape also-still sticking after 2 months and a few incidents :). I'm 70 years old and a granny...my brother was quite impressed! Thank you, my dear, for helping me with this! I wish we had internet with all the other 'small' accidents (incidents) I had throughout the years!! God bless you giving you such a great talent and speech. joan :)
Glad I came to UA-cam I was about to replace everything Didn't know it came out Thanks
The same thing happened to my Jetta 4 or 5 years ago. I used some type of glue, I don't remember what type though. Then I cut some cardboard to put against the mirror and wrapped tape around the face of the mirror where the cardboard was and the back of the mirror housing overnight. It's still working today. Sometimes I even see the outline of the glue when I put the heated mirror on. lol
Tried using loc tite epoxy. Worked for about a week or two. Now it’s starting to vibrate again. I’m sure the -15°f doesn’t help, but it was fully bonded when re installed. Might have to try the tape method.
Just happened with my vw passat today. Ordered the glass. Tomorrow installing it. Thanks for this awesome video. Can I use regular alcohol to clean the surface?
Did u end up using regular alcohol?
Yes I did and came out good.
Very well done video. Thank you for your help! My mirror fell off yesterday and I needed some advice. All my questions were answered.
Very useful video, just repaired mine. Thank you ;)
Just had this problem today on my GTi . Thanks for the tips
Glad this helped! This is quite common on VWs!
Very helpful 😅
I wish I would have found this video before my mirror just fell off after wiggling for a day
I know right lol
🤣🤣
I had to fix this on my jetta a couple years ago, I just used some glue for plastic
This was very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Cash. Thank you so much for sharing your great advice on video!
Really helpful sport.
All the very best to you.
JB. Surrey. UK.
Just happened on my Audi. I saw it was shaking when the car was travelling at speed. Used your method and hopefully it has done the job.
Q. It seems a lot of VW+Audi cars has this issue, is there something wrong with their glue?
Thank you i have a 2013 Passat and this just happened
Thanks for the advice my friend!
Thanks just what I needed
What if it has a heating element, does this method still work?
Thank you so much!!!!
will the new glass still heat?
Well, thanks for the video! That just happened to my CC! Rubbing alcohol work as well?
You’re welcome! Yup it’ll do, rubbing alcohol is basically watered down denatured alcohol. Good luck!
I couldn't find denatured alcohol and used isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean the backing plate. It worked perfectly and took a LOT of black junk off.
Instead of painter's tape to hold the mirror glass with when mounting it to the backing plate, why not use 2 small flexible plastic suction cup mounts used for mounting objects to glass or smooth surfaces? Once the glass is re-mounted, the suction cups can simply be peeled from the mirror glass and the job is done. Suction cup mounts can likely be found at your local dollar store.
Thank you
My 2006 VWBeetle side mirror was glued on about 5 years ago and again fell off. There is glue remaining. What do you recommend to remove? Appreciate any info you can provide. Thank you.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks 😊
Thanks a lot for this video! My surfaces are not very clean though, do you think that the tape method will still work? Thanks
everyone talking about Volkswagens, im sitting here staring at my dodge ram
I'm here because I got an annoying surprise when I was closing passenger door after retrieving a parcel. Damn it, if I hadn't been such a nice person offering to take the stupid parcel I wouldn't be in this mess. It just flopped off :( at least i did the right thing and picked up all the pieces. Now to buy a new one and fix the damn thing 🥺🥺
Great video!! I Have A Question is There A Way To Remove Any Scratches On The Mirror Made By Wiping it With A Dirty Cloth By Mistake??..
Thanks! First I’d try to clean it really well to get a better look at the scratches, then I’d look up how to polish glass since a mirror is just glass with a backing. Good luck!
@@CashedOutCars Thanks I Really Appreciate it!! I'll Check it Out!!👍👍🙂
Not all heroes wear capes
What do you do if your mirror are heated?
What size 2-way tape did you get?
what happens when the tape get wet? or frozen???
Can you di this in temperatures below freezing?
Nice
Where can I get the tape from
Thank u soon much...doing mine today and I'm a ignoramous when it comes 2 cars..im a lady !
Best of luck!
Will this method still heat and defrost if bonding with tape ?
Yes it will, mine still work. Thicker / more insulating tape will reduce that effect though
How do you replace door handle latch on a glove box on a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Can I use this technique for mini cooper? It just happened to me today!
I don't see why not! Good luck!
How to replace side view mirror on a F150 2019.
Super glue it.
Mines the opposite...my backing plate is flapping around
I hit a truck and the glass on the mirror broke and it was 90$ to replace the glass😭
Ah man that's pricey!
Megan Michelle.
I think you were highly over charged Megan, $90!!! WOW! In UK £5.99. For new glass. Check another service centre
to what they would charge to replace the glass mirror. Get family to help you!
Great good luck to you.
JB. Surrey. UK.
Happened on both mirrors on my 2003 Honda CR-V. But one of the mirrors broke.
I have a Honda CR-V also! My passenger side mirror was wobbling for a few days and I was wondering why. And then on the interstate I noticed one side was starting to fall down! Thankfully I was able to pull over and pull it off before it fell off. I'm hoping the driver's side doesn't do this. 😳 Now to reattach.
Where to get that tape ?
Step 1: break the bathroom mirror to shrink it
Step 2: duct tape the shards where the mirror goes
Step 3: celebrate with some denatured alcohol
I’m going to let you give these tutorials from now on!
I didn't even realize this was happening pulled of the other day and my mirror just popped out 😭
Luckily it’s an easy enough fix!
@@CashedOutCars just got the mirror and fixed it🙏 misaligned it just a hair like a goofy but it's all good 😭
Touareg 2011 same thing Volksgarbagem
How can I find the right size of my mirror and where can I find it please?
I'd try to google the make and model of your car and search for Mirror glass. Good luck!
My shit broke broke....had to replace everything
That’s too bad, best of luck with it!
Bought a used car without a mirror glass and backing plate... Can't find a replacement backing plate. Dkskndisojd
nice to know after my fucking car mirror glasses got stolen
Ive noticed that most of us here in the comments are driving Volkswagens 🤔
It's a VERY common volkswagen problem
can i just use gorilla glue ?
Yeah that should work well! It’ll probably never come off with that
CashedOutCars lol
You should make the title more specific...
U conn
I used super glue lol
Has it held up this far? Asking on behalf my problematic Jetta
@@chelseadaniels4327 Yes no issues