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jdm914
post May 3 2016, 04:56 AM
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Does any one sell replacement glass for OEM 914 mirrors? My local glass shop can not get the proper thickness for cutting. I have several mirrors that need the glass replaced.
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post May 3 2016, 05:27 AM
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post May 3 2016, 06:17 AM
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The side mirrors or the center mirror?
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post May 3 2016, 06:32 AM
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Side mirror...
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post May 3 2016, 07:20 AM
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QUOTE(Tbrown4x4 @ May 3 2016, 08:17 AM) *

The side mirrors or the center mirror?


Has anyone ever replaced a interior mirror lens ?
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post May 3 2016, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(jdm914 @ May 3 2016, 06:32 AM) *

Side mirror...

I think some here have just gone to a local glass/mirror company and had them cut for about $5.
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post May 3 2016, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ May 3 2016, 08:09 AM) *

QUOTE(jdm914 @ May 3 2016, 06:32 AM) *

Side mirror...

I think some here have just gone to a local glass/mirror company and had them cut for about $5.



I had new mirrors made at a local glass shop. They had no problem at all, but I think it was about $50 for the pair, since they had to do quite a bit of sanding or grinding to get a perfect fit. Anyway, the results were great!

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post May 3 2016, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(jdm914 @ May 3 2016, 04:26 PM) *

Does any one sell replacement glass for OEM 914 mirrors? My local glass shop can not get the proper thickness for cutting. I have several mirrors that need the glass replaced.



There are several for sale on eBay.de.

This is one listing
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post May 3 2016, 02:22 PM
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Sierra Madre Collection and AA has them, BUT they are thinner than the factory glass. The glass is laser cut and a perfect fit but they will need a little spacing help on the back side.
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post May 17 2016, 08:48 AM
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I ordered one from Auto Atlanta but it was not a perfect fit. I am sending it back and still looking.
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post May 17 2016, 01:52 PM
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Just did this at my local glass place; took cracked, old mirror for templant. Fresh mirror was $6. Pretty effortless!
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post May 17 2016, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(tomrev @ May 17 2016, 01:52 PM) *

Just did this at my local glass place; took cracked, old mirror for templant. Fresh mirror was $6. Pretty effortless!

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post May 17 2016, 03:41 PM
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You do know there is TWO different size mirrors ?
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post May 17 2016, 04:43 PM
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You do know there is TWO different size mirrors ?

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post May 18 2016, 04:52 AM
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What is the correct thickness for the side mirror? The one I removed was 2.75mm and the one I bought was 2.25mm. The finish and diameter cut was perfect from AA but the thickness I'm not sure of. AA said I could return it and were easy to deal with or I could add a spacer and use it but I would rather pay more and have a perfect fit if possible. Am I asking to much?
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post May 19 2016, 04:45 AM
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I went ahead and kept the mirror and added a medium density 3/16" thick padding to the back of the mirror to get a proper fit. I usually do not like to modify parts to get a fit but in this case I made an exception. All is good again, at least for now....
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post May 19 2016, 10:40 AM
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There are 2 different sizes, we have cut some with the water jet, but the material wants to move as it started to float toward the end. Makes it come in a little more than it should. We just need to tweek the program to cut larger and will have to polish the edges.
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