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refinish a mirror? |
rfuerst911sc |
Mar 10 2007, 02:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
I recently purchased a OEM Porsche 914 exterior mirror and it's in great shape on all the metal parts. However the mirror itself has brown spots on/in it that need to be cleaned up? By brown spots I mean dark brown areas where it looks like the "mirror finish" is gone? Can this be repaired? If no can the mirror glass be replaced? Thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Tobra |
Mar 10 2007, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
Glass can be replaced. I got some convex glass that Martin Baker had made up that I glued over the top of it. To replace the glass, you will probably have to get the plastic piece tha holds it in, which would be a neat trick. If you have about $110, you can buy a new convex glass mirror from the stealership
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StratPlayer |
Mar 10 2007, 02:30 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes the glass can be replaced, hard part is getting that trim piece around the glass out without messing it up. I usually start in one of the corners of the glass with a small screwdriver and gently get one of the corners of the trim above the mirror frame then work your way around the mirror with your screwdriver under the trim and it will come out. Take the glass to any glass shop and they will cut you a new piece.
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markb |
Mar 10 2007, 03:34 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
How about an interior miror? I got one of the thin ones in the 71 I just picked up, and it needs a new morror.
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Eric_Shea |
Mar 10 2007, 05:27 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Mr. Jim, Stratplayer. He came by and told me that he followed McMark's thread on the subject but I was a bit reticent about taking a screwdriver and prying on 30 year old plastic (black trim piece). But...
I did exactly as Jim mentioned and worked my way around. In less than 1 minute I had two pieces of raw glass in my hands. They were amazingly pliable. Now... not "any" glass shop will cut you a new one. Jim, I tried Technia Glass here in town and they said only Central would do it. I just took my two glass pieces over to Central Glass yesterday. I thought it was kinda pricey at $15 each but... they'll be new and one might be convex. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Anyway... Martin, if you're reading this, I opted to go this route and just get them done locally. Want pics? |
StratPlayer |
Mar 10 2007, 05:35 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Eric there is a glass shop here in Sugarhouse that will cut all you need. I sent an extra piece to brant along with his mirror, the glass is great. If you need any let me know and I will get you some.
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watsonrx13 |
Mar 10 2007, 05:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Very interesting discussion. Here in Tampa, FL, I had an interior mirror that began to discolor. I removed the glass and took it to a local glass shop. They absolutely refused to cut me a mirrored glass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
I eventually found another interior mirror to replace it with.... Good luck... -- Rob |
rfuerst911sc |
Mar 10 2007, 07:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Yes the glass can be replaced, hard part is getting that trim piece around the glass out without messing it up. I usually start in one of the corners of the glass with a small screwdriver and gently get one of the corners of the trim above the mirror frame then work your way around the mirror with your screwdriver under the trim and it will come out. Take the glass to any glass shop and they will cut you a new piece. stratplayer do you pry the trim piece up by placing the screwdriver between the glass and the trim? What holds the trim piece in? Are there locking tabs or something? I don't want to break it. Thanks |
StratPlayer |
Mar 10 2007, 07:51 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Pressure is what holds that trim piece in place. Just work a small screwdriver underneath the trim, once you get a corner of the trim up the rest will come easily.
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Eric_Shea |
Mar 10 2007, 08:11 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE Eric there is a glass shop here in Sugarhouse that will cut all you need. I sent an extra piece to brant along with his mirror, the glass is great. If you need any let me know and I will get you some. Too late... plus, if you do anymore shit for me I'll owe you my house or something! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (how much did they charge?) |
StratPlayer |
Mar 10 2007, 08:19 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
They charged me about 20 bucks for 8 pieces.
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Pat Garvey |
Mar 10 2007, 08:26 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Yes the glass can be replaced, hard part is getting that trim piece around the glass out without messing it up. I usually start in one of the corners of the glass with a small screwdriver and gently get one of the corners of the trim above the mirror frame then work your way around the mirror with your screwdriver under the trim and it will come out. Take the glass to any glass shop and they will cut you a new piece. stratplayer do you pry the trim piece up by placing the screwdriver between the glass and the trim? What holds the trim piece in? Are there locking tabs or something? I don't want to break it. Thanks Assuming you have measurements for the glass, wouldn't it be easier to remove the plastic retainer if you broke the glass out of it? |
StratPlayer |
Mar 10 2007, 08:29 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yes if the glass is broken it makes removing the retainer much easier, still have to be gentle with it, its old, treat it with kid gloves. Remove all the broken glass first.
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Johny Blackstain |
Mar 10 2007, 08:55 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
AA sells replacement glass for mirrors... $26.95? Check the website & measure your mirror.
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Eric_Shea |
Mar 10 2007, 09:11 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE They charged me about 20 bucks for 8 pieces. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I'm gonna call Monday and see if they can stop the order! |
StratPlayer |
Mar 11 2007, 11:00 AM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,278 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Eric I'm sure I have a couple extra pieces of glass, I will give you a call, if I do and you can cancel the order I will drop the mirrors off to you.
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rfuerst911sc |
Mar 11 2007, 04:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
O.K. assuming I can get the trim piece off how do you remove the mirror?
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So.Cal.914 |
Mar 11 2007, 04:40 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Just about anyplace that does custom mirror work will make the pieces. It
would not be that hard but labor intensive, round cuts that tight are near impossable you have to machine sand the shape. |
Eric_Shea |
Mar 11 2007, 08:23 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE O.K. assuming I can get the trim piece off how do you remove the mirror? Tip it over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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