On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:26:45 AM UTC-10, US Janet wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:14:16 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 9:19:37 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >> On 2/18/2021 9:13 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >> > On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 9:00:19 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> >> >> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >> >>> Every once in a while I like to look behind me. For example, if I'm going
> >> >>> to stop or to see if there's an emergency vehicle coming up behind me.
> >> >> I like to do that too. My mirrors work well for that.
> >> >
> >> > A little oversnipping there, Gary.
> >> >
> >> > Sheldon:
> >> >
> >> >> > > Really don't need a rear camera unless you're backing up. For driving
> >> >>>> straight ahead there's no need to see where you've been.
> >> >
> >> > I have this picture of Sheldon driving down the road, heedless of what's
> >> > behind him.
> >> Yeah but you said that your rearview camera was all gunked up from snow
> >> or whatever. Mirrors work better.
> >
> >Mirrors work better for the field of view that they show. Sometimes you have
> >to turn your head to get a clear picture of what's going on back there. If you
> >can't turn your head that far (even due to temporary injury), a clean backup
> >camera is helpful. If I relied on the backup camera, I would have gotten out
> >and cleaned it.
> >
> >Don't suggest that people without a full range of motion stop driving. I'm
> >sure you'll be in that position someday.
> >
> >Cindy Hamilton
> There are interior windshield mirros that give full coverage - left to
> right. I've purchased them. The field of view is wonderful. Problem
> is that the adhesive that is available for attaching the mirror can't
> withstand summer heat and the mirror falls. I wish car manufacturers
> would install these mirrors when producing the vehicle. They aren't
> that much bigger that the mirror that is placed in a vehicle now.
> Maybe I will try Gorilla Glue.
> Janet US

I've always used rearview mirror glue. The stuff works pretty good although it's tricky to apply and you need to read the instructions and make sure you understand the procedure before you try it. If you make a mistake, you're kind of screwed. Gorilla Glue sounds interesting though. I'll need you to try it first before I do.
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8184...dp/B000HBM4TC/