Glue for the window metal latch

[JULIAN911]

I used rearview mirror glue to glue the little L-shape shiny latch onto the little front window, but it fell off over night. I guess that is due to the pressure when in latched mode.

Is there another stronger, but clear glue beside the rearview mirror glue?

[redcars]

I took my 81 spider to the local glass shop and had them glue on the latches. That was 10 years ago, they are still on. I had them do the latches on my couple this spring and they are still on. On some things I let a professional do it.

[18Fiatsandcounting]

There was another discussion on this topic a few months ago (maybe longer) and the consensus seemed to be:

1. Cleaning of both surfaces is extremely important, and that can be with acetone, alcohol, etc. I wouldn't use anything that might leave a residue (for example, some acetone nail polish removers contain fragrances and oils).
2. A slight abrasion of the metal surface might help. 600 grit or so emery paper.
3. Modern metal-glass adhesives available to the consumer have generally been "watered down" over the years in the interest of safety and such, with the result that they don't work nearly as well as the "old stuff". But, glass shops have access to the real stuff, and there are adhesive brands that are pretty good and available to the average Joe Citizen. Henkel adhesives have been mentioned as being pretty good.

-Bryan