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s6boy said:
I need a drivers side wing mirror glass. I know they're from a Corrado but need a heated one, any suggestions as to where from or if the heating element peals (peels?) off If it can be transferred to a new one.
There are a number of parts sites in Germany where you can buy just the mirror without the element.The element will peel off with a judicious bit of heat and a lift with a wooden spatula.
Nick
Not in stock and unknown if it will be back In.
EBay offerings seem to be limited to either heated with a wide angle panel or plain unheated glass.
I wasnt aware but there are some alternatives of adhesive backed reflective plastic instead of glass to stick over the old glass, not ideal but could be a short term solution. Otherwise Nicks suggestion above may be needed.
EBay offerings seem to be limited to either heated with a wide angle panel or plain unheated glass.
I wasnt aware but there are some alternatives of adhesive backed reflective plastic instead of glass to stick over the old glass, not ideal but could be a short term solution. Otherwise Nicks suggestion above may be needed.
Obviously I have no idea how you use your car but I wouldn't have thought heated was too important for the kind of use most TVR's get?
This is what I bought but it's convex, not flat .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372419615900
This is my old one, silvering just going a little bit but mirror is still quite useable, appears to have connections foe heating element.
A tenner to cover postage and buy me a beer if you want it?
Have a similar requirement, have purchased some carbon fibre mirror bodies from Concept but getting the glass and plastic mounting plate out of the existing body is causing me stress, like it's gonna break... any hints tips and helpful ideas..? I hate plastic clip on/off stuff.
To help the OP I have previously bought oversize stick on mirror glasses (current models) and cut down to shape using existing mirror and mark around with a Sharpie marker to follow the line (I did work in the glass industry a long time ago), a little rub with green oxide paper will soften the edges and a black marker pen will hide the "grinning edge", if you can't cut glass take to a local old fashioned glass shop. Like a previous post carefully peel the heating element off, spring evening mission.
To help the OP I have previously bought oversize stick on mirror glasses (current models) and cut down to shape using existing mirror and mark around with a Sharpie marker to follow the line (I did work in the glass industry a long time ago), a little rub with green oxide paper will soften the edges and a black marker pen will hide the "grinning edge", if you can't cut glass take to a local old fashioned glass shop. Like a previous post carefully peel the heating element off, spring evening mission.
Thanks for the offer philpot but the one I'm replacing is in pretty much the same state as yours. The heating element does get used but mainly for clearing condensation rather than ice and is pretty effective.
The link you attached is the one I found last night and have gone for as it doesn't have the wide angle lens. I find the existing mirror gives excellent visibility and wanted the same but couldn't find. I understand convex and concave but struggling with the description 'spherical' and 'aspherical'. Gone for spherical and hope if doesn't look too much like a bullseye window!
It seems others are struggling to find a replacement too so will report back.
The link you attached is the one I found last night and have gone for as it doesn't have the wide angle lens. I find the existing mirror gives excellent visibility and wanted the same but couldn't find. I understand convex and concave but struggling with the description 'spherical' and 'aspherical'. Gone for spherical and hope if doesn't look too much like a bullseye window!
It seems others are struggling to find a replacement too so will report back.
Sorry the second photo didn't upload for some reason. Above taken as near as possible from the the same angle.
Sagi Badger I had to put the glass back in when it was knocked out once and it just clipped in. It was hit hard from the rear 3/4 by a football and I was relieved nothing actually broke. So guess the mounting/motor assembly are pretty strong. My car is going in for a major service and good going over next week so I've decided to leave the removal to them hence the temp cable tie!
Incidentally would like to see your c/f replacements, any pictures? I saw some on a Corrado forum while searching for glass but the price was
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