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Posted by: grasshopper Jan 22 2005, 01:52 PM

Is there a direct replacement for the glass on the drivers side mirror? I'v heard people talking about it but i dont know where to get it.
thanks everyone

Posted by: McMark Jan 22 2005, 02:05 PM

I just had two cut for $20 each at a local glass shop. Let me know if you can't find anywhere to do it and I'll get one done for you. I'd post a picture but it looks like mirror glass. IPB Image

Posted by: aircooledboy Jan 22 2005, 02:21 PM

IPB Image Any auto glass shop should be able to cut you one. Just make sure they use "one way glass" mirror. Regular mirror has the painted backing over the metal layer, which will break down over time. OWG does not have the backing, which makes it more durable for exterior applications.

Posted by: 736conver Jan 22 2005, 04:34 PM

Make sure you get the right thickness too. I had mine done at a local glass place and he said he came close. It wasnt close enough. The mirror didnt fit. had another shop with the right stuff.
Should be $5 or less. I think I paid $2 something that was about 5 years ago.

Posted by: vsg914 Jan 22 2005, 05:23 PM

I make my own, but not everyone has the proper tools and knowledge of glass working to make thier own, so, Take the entire mirror to a competent auto glass shop and they can do it all for you. Then you don't have to worry about breaking in on install. They can also use a slightly tinted mirror if you wish (helps with headlight reflection from behind).

Good luck

Posted by: scott thacher Jan 22 2005, 08:16 PM

my trick.... go to your FLAPS, buy a replacement glass for a modern car and cut it to shape. you could even use a convex mirror from a passenger side replacement to make a convex passenger side mirror, thats what i did .... i never said in a previous post my mirror was stock only it was convex IPB Image

Posted by: boxstr Jan 22 2005, 09:52 PM

I have done 10 mirrors at one tiome and they all have different shaped and size glass. I would take your glass in to a glass shop and have them cut to fit.CCLINMIRRORMIRROR