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| grasshopper |
 Jan 22 2005, 01:52 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None  |
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.
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| McMark |
Jan 22 2005, 02:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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| aircooledboy |
Jan 22 2005, 02:21 PM
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Sweet Pea's 1st ride in daddy's "vroom -vroom" Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Rockford, IL Member No.: 1,629 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) 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.
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| 736conver |
Jan 22 2005, 04:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
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. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jan 22 2005, 05:23 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 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).
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| scotty914 |
Jan 22 2005, 08:16 PM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
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 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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| boxstr |
Jan 22 2005, 09:52 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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
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