Guess what I have in my Big Meat Hook Hands!!!
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03-21-2019, 01:50 PM
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Aren't you hungry for Chinese take out? Chopsticks for 4 please.
Aren't you hungry for Chinese take out? Chopsticks for 4 please.
03-21-2019, 02:34 PM
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I have an another idea for installation...
I'm going to take the suction cup mount from a GPS unit, and stick it on the mirror and hold the mount to apply it....
I'm going to take the suction cup mount from a GPS unit, and stick it on the mirror and hold the mount to apply it....
03-21-2019, 02:54 PM
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My recommendation from watching Chip do it, is to use the sticks, leave the adhesive backing on, and practice a few times so that you have confidence the sticks are going to locate it in exactly the right place.
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03-21-2019, 03:16 PM
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Perhaps Chip has a picture, but since he's not here right now, my recollection is full adhesion across the entire surface. I'm sure he'll confirm later.
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03-21-2019, 10:17 PM
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Once the mirror is attached, is there any way to remove it some day without ruining the original mirror underneath? Possible that I won't like it, but more worried about what to do if it gets damaged somehow.
03-21-2019, 11:38 PM
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If there's any doubt about liking it, I suggest you leave the protective backing on the adhesive strips and attach it to your mirror using plain clear tape temporarily until you're sure. Then, when you're ready, permanently attach it using the adhesive strips.
As for damage, it is solid glass and quite robust. It is unlikely to get damaged in normal usage.
Dave
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03-22-2019, 09:12 PM
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Something to keep in mind with these convex mirrors is that they have a "prescription" just like a lens. Which means that your eyes will have to change focus every time you look at them. 20-year old eyes can do that easily and quickly, but much less so for my older ones. By way of example, I am quite near-sighted (20/200). I found that with the small add-on circular mirrors they perfectly corrected my vision WITHOUT my glasses. With my glasses on they didn't work well at all. Now these full-size mirrors are much less convex and this effect will be less pronounced. The OEM's (all of them) put flat mirrors on the driver's side. They must have a reason. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, but it's something to consider.
03-22-2019, 09:35 PM
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Something to keep in mind with these convex mirrors is that they have a "prescription" just like a lens. Which means that your eyes will have to change focus every time you look at them. 20-year old eyes can do that easily and quickly, but much less so for my older ones. By way of example, I am quite near-sighted (20/200). I found that with the small add-on circular mirrors they perfectly corrected my vision WITHOUT my glasses. With my glasses on they didn't work well at all. Now these full-size mirrors are much less convex and this effect will be less pronounced. The OEM's (all of them) put flat mirrors on the driver's side. They must have a reason. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, but it's something to consider.
In any case, the ability to see something next to you, even if its a little out of focus, is far better than not seeing it at all. IMHO.
Dave