 Auto mirror glass, Is it special? |
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| Bartlett 914 |
 Jun 21 2012, 10:11 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I am thinking about replacing my mirror glass. I know George carries it. Does anyone know if mirror glass for our cars is a special grade different from local hardware variety?
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| Black22 |
Jun 21 2012, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think it's a lot thinner than the normal variety. It has to be exact for the black frame/gasket deal, on the outside of the mirror, to snap into place and hold it.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Jun 21 2012, 12:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Black22 @ Jun 21 2012, 12:59 PM)  I think it's a lot thinner than the normal variety. It has to be exact for the black frame/gasket deal, on the outside of the mirror, to snap into place and hold it. I am sure the thickness will be different. I can use plastic shim stock. My only concern is about the glass and the reflector material. |
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| GeorgeRud |
Jun 21 2012, 12:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd think that if you take the old piece into a local glass place, they should be able to get you a mirror with the right thickness, but if AA already has them, why not support 914 vendors? ( Yeah, I know some folks don't like them, but still).
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 21 2012, 02:12 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I cut my own from 1/8" (double strength) mirror. It mounts perfectly in the stock mirror body.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Jun 21 2012, 03:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jun 21 2012, 03:12 PM) I cut my own from 1/8" (double strength) mirror. It mounts perfectly in the stock mirror body. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| lagunero |
Jun 21 2012, 10:44 PM
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Donkey Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,042 Joined: 8-January 04 From: orange county,ca Member No.: 1,531  |
QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Jun 21 2012, 09:11 AM) Does anyone know if mirror glass for our cars is a special grade different from local hardware variety? automotive mirrors do have anti-glare properties. |
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| 914werke |
Jun 21 2012, 10:54 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,087 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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This was discussed recently.
Its a special beveled piece of glass that is necessary for the wink function to work. At least that was the case with my early mirror. Its doubtful your local glass house has it, & I was unaware that AA sells a replacement. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Jun 22 2012, 09:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Jun 21 2012, 11:54 PM) This was discussed recently. Its a special beveled piece of glass that is necessary for the wink function to work. At least that was the case with my early mirror. Its doubtful your local glass house has it, & I was unaware that AA sells a replacement. That would be for the rear view mirror on the windshield. I am looking at the side mirrors. This is the glass that George carries. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 22 2012, 10:21 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Holy Crap! 25 bucks at AA?
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| Bartlett 914 |
Jun 22 2012, 12:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jun 22 2012, 11:21 AM) Holy Crap! 25 bucks at AA? That is why I am thinking of making my own. I can cut glass as I have the tools. I am looking at 2 mirrors plus shipping. It is still doable and I may end up getting his. I still need to locate double strength mirror sheet. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 22 2012, 12:24 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Your local glass shop. about 5 bucks or less per sq ft.
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