Re: How to repair a cracked mirror?

Apr 29, 2004 2 Replies


Lets just say I did something stupid and leave it at that.


>
> The results is the outside mirror on my BurB is cracked. It is the one on
> the drivers side. It is a remote adjustable one at that, with the brake-away
> (folding) hinge. I have $500 deductable so I don't think fileing a claim is
> in my future.
>
> Right now super glue and scotch tape is holding it together. My question is
> how to repair it. Can just the glass be replaced? If so how and by who? Is
> it a do it yourself-er? Does it require a stealership or glass shop to do
> it. Does the whole mirror and housing with adjusting cables have to be > replaced?
>
> I knew damn well I should have gone and switched to my '73 before going into
> the woods, but noooooooo, I had to have A/C.
>
>
> __________________
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> --
> Diamond Jim
> "The Old Devil Dog"
>
>
>

Hi!

You can buy glue-in replacement mirrors at auto parts stores. I don't recall what they cost, but that's what I found when my dad's '94 had its driver's side mirror attempt to defy gravity.

William The Guesser

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