how to fix car mirror thing?

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hey, i knocked my mirror of my van. i cant afford to take it to a shop. the glass isnt broken but the plastic is detached from the car. how can i fix it?
 
Since you mentioned that the glass did not break, Im assuming its the rear view mirror.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and remove the metal plate inside. Use a rear view mirror repair kit from an auto store. The directions on the package will assist you further.
Remember to allow at least 4 hrs before hanging the mirror on the metal plate.
 
My wife used to do that. One time, she took it to the shop and spent $600. The second time, I overruled her. I ordered a replacement mirror for our van on line. I then spent an afternoon taking apart the passenger door. I found the three screws, and after banging my knuckles a few times, figured out how to remove them. I then put the new mirror in. Even though I had a few screws left over, it works great.
It is a one hour job if you know what you are doing. A two hour job if you have a good instruction book. An all day job if you were working blind like I was. Oh by the way, the new mirror cost $80.
 
Try stopping by an autobody shop and asking them for
some advice. It may not be as bad as you think..

And if all else fails..........there's always


Mighty Putty...... ( I didn't say that )

Good Luck to you..
 
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