Convex Mirror Install
07-08-2008 | 07:19 AM
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From: Duarte, California
Convex Mirror Install
This is for those of you who would rather do a complete glass swap rather than sticking the new mirrors over the old ones. I know there is already one similar on here, but this one is a little more in-depth.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages to your vehicle due to the installation of this product. Mirrors must be installed at your own risk. Remember that this is a glass item and should be handled with care.
1. With your fingers, carefully push the stock mirror inwards and pull up until you can get your fingers under the bottom of the mirror. Lift up and out.
Your stock assembly should now look like this:
2. Set the oven temperature to 225°. Place the stock mirror frame in the oven on a cookie sheet for 3 – 5 minutes until the plastic becomes softer.
3. Work the stock mirror glass out of the frame.
4. Apply and remove the double stick tape to the back of the new mirror (add more to the corners if you’d like).
5. Place supplied suction cup on the new mirror, line up, and place new mirror into the frame.
6. Once the mirror is in place, turn the frame over and fill in the gaps with any general-purpose waterproof clear silicone.
Once the silicone has dried, you can now re-install the frame back into the side view mirror housing.
7. To re-install, start by setting the mirror frame back in TOP first. You will see clips on the back of the frame and groves in the housing. Once the top is in place, apply enough pressure to the middle and bottom portion of the glass until you feel the groves on the back clip in. (Please be sure not to put too much pressure as you do not want to break the glass.)
8. Clean you mirrors from any fingerprints or excess residue and enjoy.
For those of you who don't have the side view mirrors yet and would like to purchase them, you can do so from the following link:
http://www.tweakedice.com/sciontcxasideview.html
There were 100 sets ordered and they're moving quickly.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages to your vehicle due to the installation of this product. Mirrors must be installed at your own risk. Remember that this is a glass item and should be handled with care.
1. With your fingers, carefully push the stock mirror inwards and pull up until you can get your fingers under the bottom of the mirror. Lift up and out.
Your stock assembly should now look like this:
2. Set the oven temperature to 225°. Place the stock mirror frame in the oven on a cookie sheet for 3 – 5 minutes until the plastic becomes softer.
3. Work the stock mirror glass out of the frame.
4. Apply and remove the double stick tape to the back of the new mirror (add more to the corners if you’d like).
5. Place supplied suction cup on the new mirror, line up, and place new mirror into the frame.
6. Once the mirror is in place, turn the frame over and fill in the gaps with any general-purpose waterproof clear silicone.
Once the silicone has dried, you can now re-install the frame back into the side view mirror housing.
7. To re-install, start by setting the mirror frame back in TOP first. You will see clips on the back of the frame and groves in the housing. Once the top is in place, apply enough pressure to the middle and bottom portion of the glass until you feel the groves on the back clip in. (Please be sure not to put too much pressure as you do not want to break the glass.)
8. Clean you mirrors from any fingerprints or excess residue and enjoy.
For those of you who don't have the side view mirrors yet and would like to purchase them, you can do so from the following link:
http://www.tweakedice.com/sciontcxasideview.html
There were 100 sets ordered and they're moving quickly.
07-10-2008 | 06:35 PM
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hmm.. just did this.. the plastic was pretty soft as it was (perhaps due to the warm weather here)
but the mirrors came out with a little help of fingernails.. and they really just popped out without the need for an oven
hmm.. they look awesome!
but the mirrors came out with a little help of fingernails.. and they really just popped out without the need for an oven
hmm.. they look awesome!
07-16-2008 | 05:15 PM
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From: QUEENS718, NOA YORK!
hey u still have the stock mirror? both passenger and driver side? if u do, do u wanna sell them both my glass parts cracked and i need them lmk nice DIY im gonna use it as soon as i get the glass parts
10-18-2008 | 02:26 AM
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From: West Indy
I have these along with the Broadway 270mm blue convex rearview mirror.
After I got by the initial adjustment period (being very careful because objects truly are closer than they appear), I would never go back to stock. Not only have the blind spots inherent in this car been eliminated, but also the blue tint reduces eyestrain when driving at night.
They also look plain gorgeous! Highly recommended.
After I got by the initial adjustment period (being very careful because objects truly are closer than they appear), I would never go back to stock. Not only have the blind spots inherent in this car been eliminated, but also the blue tint reduces eyestrain when driving at night.
They also look plain gorgeous! Highly recommended.
10-19-2008 | 01:22 AM
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From: Boston, Mass
cool. When did you order yours? im trying to get an idea if tweakedice.com still has these mirrors or not? it says only 100 ordered and i dont wanna purchase until i confirm their still in stock...i know some websites arent updated too often...i pm'd tweaked ice but havent gotten a response yet