I know this post isnt too technical, but, im really at my wits end with trying to find replacement sideview mirror glass for my Class C. RV . The glass suddenly dropped out and smashed on the ground. A picture of my sideview mirror can be seen in this persons for sale add...and it is the exact model RV (and mirrors) that i have : http://www.rvusa.com/rvs/2008/coachmen-freedom-express-21qb-class-c-used-denton-texas-440211I dont know the make of the mirror, I bought the RV privately and the Seller bought the RV from Camping Word -- i went back to them and they cant help , i went online to suppliers and cant find the replacement mirror glass by looking at loads of pictures , and i cant find anyone locally or online who will cut me a piece to my specs.What can i do short of buying a whole new mirror with extended arms ???Are there such things as RV JunkYards around ?I thought about just getting some household mirror glass cut but im told it is illegal to put that on the outside of an Automobile. Please help. Thanks.

David - For automotive glass, you must use safety glass. But for exterior mirrors, I've never heard that you must use safety glass. When the mirror dropped out and hit the ground, did it leave shards, or did it crumble up into tiny pieces typical of safety glass?If it were me, I'd have a piece of mirror cut to fit and be done with it.

TucsonJim wrote:David - For automotive glass, you must use safety glass. But for exterior mirrors, I've never heard that you must use safety glass. When the mirror dropped out and hit the ground, did it leave shards, or did it crumble up into tiny pieces typical of safety glass?If it were me, I'd have a piece of mirror cut to fit and be done with it.When it fell out, it smashed on some stones and it broke into shards. I went to an Auto Glass place in my locale, and they said it was illegal to use house glass for an Auto Sideview Mirror. If i cant find a replacement mirror glass, then i think that is my only other option .Also, what is the strongest correct adhesive to use on the back of glass ?Thanks,

If you really want a strong adhesive, use two part epoxy. Just give it the proper time to cure before putting back on the vehicle.If the mirror broke into shards, it wasn't safety glass to start with.

TucsonJim wrote:If you really want a strong adhesive, use two part epoxy. Just give it the proper time to cure before putting back on the vehicle.If the mirror broke into shards, it wasn't safety glass to start with.Ok Jim. Many thanks. Thats a big relief. Ill go ahead and get some household mirror glass cut and use epoxee . Dave .P.S. I nearly moved to Tucson in 1980 back when it was just a little Town. Since then, ive vacationed there about 6 times and have friends who live on the far northside of the City. Did they ever rebuild Old Tucson .. I hear it burned to the ground . How about SummerHaven up on Mt. Lemmon....is that all rebuilt now after their major fire ? I spent my honeymoon night in SummerHaven at one of those cottages. Its an awesome place up there.

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Need replacement SideView Mirror glass but cant find it

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Roy_Lynne
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Nov 13, 2013
We took ours to a glass shop and they had it repaired right away.
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Nov 13, 2013
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HelloImDavid
Explorer
Nov 13, 2013
TucsonJim wrote:
If you really want a strong adhesive, use two part epoxy. Just give it the proper time to cure before putting back on the vehicle.

If the mirror broke into shards, it wasn't safety glass to start with.

Ok Jim. Many thanks. Thats a big relief. Ill go ahead and get some household mirror glass cut and use epoxee . Dave .

P.S. I nearly moved to Tucson in 1980 back when it was just a little Town. Since then, ive vacationed there about 6 times and have friends who live on the far northside of the City. Did they ever rebuild Old Tucson .. I hear it burned to the ground . How about SummerHaven up on Mt. Lemmon....is that all rebuilt now after their major fire ? I spent my honeymoon night in SummerHaven at one of those cottages. Its an awesome place up there.
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Nov 13, 2013
If you really want a strong adhesive, use two part epoxy. Just give it the proper time to cure before putting back on the vehicle.

If the mirror broke into shards, it wasn't safety glass to start with.
HelloImDavid
Explorer
Nov 13, 2013
TucsonJim wrote:
David - For automotive glass, you must use safety glass. But for exterior mirrors, I've never heard that you must use safety glass. When the mirror dropped out and hit the ground, did it leave shards, or did it crumble up into tiny pieces typical of safety glass?

If it were me, I'd have a piece of mirror cut to fit and be done with it.

When it fell out, it smashed on some stones and it broke into shards.

I went to an Auto Glass place in my locale, and they said it was illegal to use house glass for an Auto Sideview Mirror. If i cant find a replacement mirror glass, then i think that is my only other option .

Also, what is the strongest correct adhesive to use on the back of glass ?

Thanks,
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Nov 13, 2013
David - For automotive glass, you must use safety glass. But for exterior mirrors, I've never heard that you must use safety glass. When the mirror dropped out and hit the ground, did it leave shards, or did it crumble up into tiny pieces typical of safety glass?

If it were me, I'd have a piece of mirror cut to fit and be done with it.

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