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Replacing Mirror Glass ???
Special Air Service - June 13th, 2007 at 06:12 PM

Hi All,

I need the mirror glass replaced in my side view mirror, where do I get this done at? Just your every day glass shop? Do I just smash the old glass to get it out? What do I use to hold it in place again? I was thinking silicon or the like.
Mirror is OG stainless passenger side mirror for late beetle 1500 onwards.
Cheers
Brendan


sinecure - June 13th, 2007 at 09:06 PM

When I worked for a ricer importer, they had a guy come round who just 'glued' a new cut piece of mirrored glass over the convex glass in the side mirrors of jap cars.

So an importer (if there's one local) might be a good place to start. Or maybe a specialist like O'briens.


phil - June 13th, 2007 at 10:07 PM

i had one done at a shower screen/ glass/mirror joint...they removed the old glass and stuck in a new one that they cut to fit...cost ~$20 five years ago


Special Air Service - June 13th, 2007 at 10:27 PM

Thanks for that.

Cheers
Brendan


vw54 - June 14th, 2007 at 07:07 AM

cut n glue would be the easiest at least you still have the size to make the new section


megalania - June 14th, 2007 at 07:41 AM

can you use mirror perspex?