How to Replace and Repair a crack or broken Car or Truck Mirror Glass
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Now how do you remove that old mirror to get the new one in. Well, you first must breakdown the mirror from the frame. One simple way to do this is to get a flat strong instrument like a wide screw driver, putty knife or scraper. Not many of you have the scraper, but when you go to our order form page we could sell you one. Its a nice thing to have around your toolbox. Now to loosen the adhesive from the plate you must apply some heat. Ideally a propane torch is good, but if you have the wife's hairdryer or a heat gun that will also work. Heat up the mirror enough so that the adhesive behind the mirror loosens from it bond to the frame. This will make it easier to remove the broken glass using the putty knife, or the scraper under the mirror and pull all the broken pieces off the frame. Make sure you are wearing gloves and protective eyewear, oh, and its also a smart idea to put a small garbage bucket under the housing you are working on, so that the glass falls into the bucket and not on the ground. After the side view mirror glass is removed, make sure all the mirror and adhesive is clean off the framed plate.
Once you have removed your side view mirror from the frame, you now need to apply the glue to the black frame. First thing to do is clean the frame with a non ammonia based cleaner so read you widow cleaner. Apply the glue outward so it extends past the lip of the frame. I call this the snow cone effect. Glue it in 5 spots. One in the middle and 4 corners 1 inch from the frame edge so it will not ooze out of the frame, making a mess. If by chance this does happen do not try to clean the silicone off and let it dry as it is very difficult to clean off when smeared on any glass surface. If you order the silicone from us or have purchased a tube, cut a 3/8 inch diameter from the tip. Use Large dabs of the adhesive 3/8" inch wide by 1/2" outwards. Remember you are not installing a windshield that requires a strong adhesive although a non latex silicone has a psi of 195. Once you have adhered the mirror to the frame, get some easily removable tape, like masking tape or blue painters tape. Tape the mirror around the mirror housing so that the mirror will not slide off the frame. The drying time is normally 4 hours at 65 degrees and a little longer at 32 degrees. So we suggest you keep the tape on for 24 hours for cold climates and 4 hours in warmer area until the glue dries.
I have been doing this for 20 years with heat you are the only one I have ever seen do this correctly on you tube great job
Amazing isn't it.
I just watched a video of this procedure on another channel where the guy didn’t heat the glass--that’s the way I DON’T want to do it, broke into a million tiny fragments!
I actually thought of applying heat to the glass before removing it as it seemed reasonable that doing so would soften the adhesive. Thx for confirming that it was a good idea!
I saw the same video as you did. He has the frame on a table, and scraping it? As the glass is flying all over the place using all the strength he can. And then the part that he rips apart, he did not put on the truck. . He got a new one. With a heating element behind the mirror, and the laser Arrow. Where the company that he bought it from glued a motor mount attachment on the back of the mirror where the heating element was and bare glass. In that video, he's installing it that has no frame lip Edge. So he did not use the frame in which he pulled the glass out of because he couldn't. He ripped apart a self dimming GM mirror that was encapsulated. Look at my videos on self dimming mirrors. I think these guys should stick to replacing engine parts and not mirrors.
Hey my friend, I wanted to give an update on how the mirror is doing I purchased from you. It is great thank you. However, now my mirror on the drivers side has an issue, not sure what caused it but I am going to order the drivers side this time. Awesome product great service. It was easy install following your instructions. Many thanks! Peace.
It's not surprising Gary. Usually, the driver's side goes first. Being you open and close it more often. Glad to help. Remember to use discount code 10OFF. www.internetglassnetwork.com/ssl/ford/taurus.htm
Thank You Bruce Willis,nice to see you are keeping busy making handy videos.
Thanks Francisco. I did finally decide to quit the DIE HARD series..:)
I just wanted to say thanks for this video. I didn't have a propane torch but I used a hair dryer as you recommended and the old mirror came off in less than 5 minutes! Thanks again!
It must have been funny when you asked your Gal where her hair dryer was. "I have to remove a mirror off the car", and stares at you.......:)
Informative video! Not everyone knows that a heat torch can be used to replace your broken side mirror. Glad that you shared this idea. We could also use protective glasses and gloves next time for safety.
Still an awesome video. Thanks, man!
Great video. I learned a lot. I have an electric heat gun that I would use instead of a torch. I use it to resize and install new tennis racquet grips every once in awhile. Thanks again for sharing the video.
Thanks and Recommended for all
Thanks for showing us vid. Ya I was b as backing up in between my shop and a tree and yep the tree cut off branch got my mirror. So I got a nee replacement mirror and looked on you tube and saw your vid
Thanks very helpful. Made the job soo easy. Thanks again..
Always my pleasure to assist Rocking.
Thanks for your fabulous instructions. I used my hairdryer and slowly peeled off the old mirror. I recommend wearing gloves and goggles. My replacement glass kit from the auto parts store included two peel and stick adhesives so I didn't have to buy silicone glue. I hope I don't regret it. I have blue painters tape on my side view mirror overnight, just for insurance.
Yes Robin. Amazing what you can use a hairdryer instead of drying ones hair..lol. I am glad it all worked out.
Thanks. Just the info needed. Heating to loosen the old glue is quite a neat trick :)
very good , i m the convex rear view mirror factory from CHINA , we are in same field
It's a shame. You cannot manufacture first service chromium. I have had samples from China. They are all. Aluminum oxide basically bathroom mirror But it's very nice to hear from. That side of the pond.
Very helpful, for sure. And I'll be buying from your company. BUT you really, really should've worn eye protection when breaking/prying off the glass.
Thanks so much , this saved me a lot of time .
Amazing!
Thanks Mark.I try my best....lol
Pretty cool!
very cool ray. thanks I like the mellow yellow part too.
Well life does have its way to make an inconvenience a laughing matter at times.
but we love it :)
Thank you Ray very helpful info
Thank you! For singing Donovan & for the instructions :) I'll do it with gloves though.
I aim to please. LOL
Thanks! I used my heat gun and my glass glaziers knife which is sharp with a nice angle for prying up the glass. It can help to also apply heat to the knife (or scraper) to help when removing the broken glass and scraping off bits of glass and glue. I also used a towel between the mirror and panel to prevent any scratches to my shiny paint job!
Yes....I do that all the time. If i struggled with that mirror, I would finish it off with a torch on the Blade. Being you can sharpen it and Heat it till it gets nice and red. Good Catch Goldtop.
thank you for sharing this valuable information...
We are glad to be of assistance. Write us at info@internetglassnetwork.com or call us at 845-496-2500
Good video especially torch application
Its amazing while watching all of the Installation methods on You Tube, the producer never shows how to get the glass off where its glued to the frame. They struggle with the camera off an NEVER mention how to use HEAT. Thanks Ron
Thanks , good tips.
Thank you babe.. You wouldn't happen to be a Bon Jovi fan would ya?
Sure. I am a fan of all Rock & Roll
Awesome, love the music! Brought back memories. I went to your website to order the passenger side glass for my 2013 Taurus Limited, but not shown. You have it for the driver's side. Any chance you can get it for the passenger side? Thanks for the video, you saved me a lot of work.
I will look at the page now and fix the problem. Thanks for letting me know
I added the passenger side for you to order thanks for letting me know
Thanks, broke mirror glass while on a slippery iced over road in an urban setting(narrow street one truck on rt. too far out, clipped it's mirror with my mirror)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland.
Have an industrial grade heat gun will use it. Have the silicon glue on hand. Will report how this went.
Oh no you didn’t say that. “Ladies can do this too”? Of course we can!
How about......” Anyone can do this” or “A novice could do this”.
But not to overshadow the tutorial, I very much appreciated you sharing your wisdom and experience.
🎶They call me mellow yellow🎵 Thanks Ray! Jojo.
No goggles? You're very brave!
Your right that everyone should wear gloves and glasses. I have to remember that after doing thousands in the last 20 years...lol
Did you put a blanket or anything on his truck to keep your tools from scratching it?
Absolutely. In my business we use U-haul type moving blankets. Thick and don't slide. Nice comment and thanks Ron.
thank you..
Safety glasses would be a good idea.
You are 100 percent Correct. Everyone should wear gloves, and protective eye ware. For me I have done this so many times even I forget sometimes. Normally, I am always wearing sunglasses being I have baby blues, and glare is always a problem for me, but during a filming, I took them off. I didn't want to look TOO SHADY.
I used a high watt hair dryer & didn't do sh*+. Mirror is like 'cemented on'. Old 84 buick ALL metal casing. Couldn't get mirror off w/out breaking the sh*+. Had never been replaced. Factory glued was tough as hell, bk in those day's. Wanted to add those LED light turn signals to them. Project is more work than expected. Haven't seen no video like this one, for OLDER car's 😒
Gosh, I wish I had a car from that ERA. They used Ureathane Glue. And yes over 40 to 50 years is turned to cement. On those older cars you have to use a torch or a heat gun. That scraper I sell would be perfect. Thanks JV.
Thank you.
I used the husband's hairdryer.
That's really all it takes. Thanks for sharing Audrey.
Audrey Stamm This guy is oblivious. But only women have hair dryers, don’t you know?
What's more cost effective, new lens assembly for $20 or new glass plus silicone, propane torch, glue removal tool and tape for $50+?
If you ever see a new lens assembly for $20, you are more likely to getting an Asian, low quality mirror product. The glass made in china are only made of Aluminum Oxide. Our US made first surface chromium absorbs 40 percent of the light. Aluminum Oxide Mirror absorbs Zero. Its like having a bathroom mirror, and at night blinded by cars behind you. I have a video showing the difference, to see these videos subscribe to my channel. So yes.You get what you pay for. You never want to change the OEM frame to an aftermarket one. You want to keep everything original.
Does the glass clip on, slip in place or merely glue in place? Thanks
For most cars there is a frame lip around the plastic frame that then snaps into the motor. In the video, the glass is glued into the plastic frame which is clipped into the motor. So simply its glued into place using a non-latex silicone.The Difference between latex and non latex silicone glue is the latex (rubber compound) is great for plastic or all porous Material. Thats why you use a Latex glue around your bathroom tub. Silicate (glass) is not a porous material and will not bond. The other name for non-latex silicone is construction silicone and is used outdoors. It will bond with both glass and plastic surfaces for the life of the car. Also, do not ever think of using Crazy Glue or Gorilla Glue, as those adhesives also need porous. How long will it hold, well, any day...........it will.....
It slips under the thin frame lip. Glue the frame and slip it up and down and in.
Thanks for the video. The glass of my a4 just came off in a whole piece. I don’t know if the backing is a heater. Can I just silicone it back to the backing?
Look at my other CZcamss I do have one on a Saab 9-3 that fell out you would use the same thing so subscribe to my channel and you'll see all my videos
Some of the Audi's had self dimming mirrors where you would not remove the glass. When they fail, they turn black or Rust. In that case we would sell a self dimming fitover mirror. I did a video on that, and it was for an A4. Here was the link . czcams.com/video/oK1WUfLJx_E/video.html
We sell..we sell...is the vehicle for sale too....?
My frame is broken and part of my glass
Send me a photos
Bruce Willis changes car mirror.
I thought I was going to get my ass kicked the whole time.
Thanks for that comment. After showing the video and you did not follow my instructions, I just might have had to......LOL!!!!!
yes!!!! same here!!!!
How long do you leave the tape on?
If the Temperature is above Freezing, the cure time is usually 4 hours. The glue we sell bonds between -45 deg to 140 Deg. Best to do the job at night so the glue dries by morning in any weather condition.
Between the temperature of 40 and 100 degrees, the silicone has a 4 hour cure time. The real reason for the tape is to prevent the mirror from falling out while driving or you Son needed to get his football in the front seat and then slams the door, thus the glass takes a nose dive.