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    Default How To: Replace a broken mirror in your sunvisor

    Ok, so you have a busted mirror and you want to replace it.

    First you use a fork screwdriver under these 3 locations and gently pry up.











    This is a view from a junk visor I have, so that is why this one is vinyl. Just wanted to show the tabs. The middle tab on this visor did break off, but once the other 2 side are pressed down it sat down fine.




    **You will need to remove the mirror from a junk visor or possibly have one cut at the hardware store using the dimensions from the old one**

    As this point, I do not have any broken tabs on this cloth one, gently lift up on the mirror frame and slide out the busted mirror.
    NOTE: Be careful sliding it out as to not slice the fabric or vinyl with the edge of the mirror or any broken fragments.




    Insert the new mirror in the same fashion, again using caution.




    Snap down the tabs back into the holes and your done!!
    If for some reason you have a broken tab and it doesn't sit down flush, you will have to put some epoxy on it and a weight to hold it down til it dries.





    So this set is now repaired.
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    Cool info. Never knew they came apart like that.
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    Well honestly I didn't either until I spoke with LxFiveo and he told me about it so of course I had to try. Now we all know. So, thanks to him as well for the info!

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    Looks good Jeff... now give the material a JeffClean and you will be all set.

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    Now if only somebody could show how to take the mirror and put it on a reproduction visor which has no mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by negusm View Post
    Now if only somebody could show how to take the mirror and put it on a reproduction visor which has no mirror.
    Glue?
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    Quote Originally Posted by K PONY View Post
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    Looks good Jeff... now give the material a JeffClean and you will be all set.[/QUOTE]


    Actually the lighting made them look worse then they are, they are actually REALLY nice. But your right I bet a little jeffclean would go a long way.

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    you might want to add "when you put the weight on it, make sure not to break the mirror you just installed" ha ha
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1982 niGhTmare View Post
    Glue?
    That won't make it look like it's pulled into the fabric. You can use glue but you need to get it mounted into the inner board somehow so it pulls down the fabric.

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    Quote Originally Posted by negusm View Post
    That won't make it look like it's pulled into the fabric. You can use glue but you need to get it mounted into the inner board somehow so it pulls down the fabric.

    -Mike
    I would put the glue where the stub broke off as it would reattach to the piece that is still down inside.


    And yes, don't break the mirror with the weight...LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Capriman86 View Post
    I would put the glue where the stub broke off as it would reattach to the piece that is still down inside.


    And yes, don't break the mirror with the weight...LOL
    Yeah, on the original...I was talking a repro where there is no hole. I guess you'd have to put holes in the fabric and in the visor's inner board.

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    oh oh, duh, never mind.
    sorry getting late..lol

    maybe I should flip over my junk one and see what I can do with the other side..hmmm

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    That is great info!!!! Thanks for sharing!

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    One of the situations where this photobucket crap has come back to bite us! Would love to see the original pictures Jeff - CapriMan86!
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    When i took mine off (79 oem ps non lighted, no cover) it was hot melt glued to visor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluesfannoz View Post
    One of the situations where this photobucket crap has come back to bite us! Would love to see the original pictures Jeff - CapriMan86!

    Little late to the party, trying to catch up since I've kinda been MIA, just changed the hosting, let me know if you can't see them now

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