Pep boys replacement side view mirrors

[Guest ace_o_spades]

Hey guys what's up? I have an issue with my side view mirror and I was wondering if you guys could answer some questions I have

My side view mirror cracked and my friend ordered a replacement mirror for me. He told me that the guy working there said that I can just place the new one over the old one. Would you guys recommend that or should I take out the old glass?

And second, are those replacement mirrors good?

[Guest ace_o_spades]

somebody please help me...

[TintDude]

I suppose you could use exterior mounting double sided tape, just don't use the normal double sided tape, it won't stand up to weather exposure, but the exterior mounting tape is the same stuff used to hold antennas on rear windows.

Personally, I would have it done correctly at an auto glass shop, taking out the old one and replacing it properly.

[solareclipseauto]

I suppose you could use exterior mounting double sided tape, just don't use the normal double sided tape, it won't stand up to weather exposure, but the exterior mounting tape is the same stuff used to hold antennas on rear windows.

Personally, I would have it done correctly at an auto glass shop, taking out the old one and replacing it properly.

[*]350707

if you are gonna mount it make sure you use 3m double sided tape and make sure you before you apply the tape use a heat gun on low or a hairdryer to heat the tape and make it more tackier

[Guest ace_o_spades]

So I can probably get 3M exterior mounting tape at a place like Home Depot, Loews or Wal-Mart? And if I use a hair dryer, how long should I heat the tape for?

Sorry for asking so many questions but this is the first I'm personally doing any repairs to this car by myself so I wanna make sure I do it right

[TintDude]

Yup, you can get the tape anywhere like that. You'll probably only need to heat up the surfaces if you live in a cold climate.

[Guest ace_o_spades]

I live in NJ so it's not that bad.

One last question

Is there a noticeable difference between a mounted glass than the original? Like will it hinder my vision while driving?

[Guest ace_o_spades]

Thanks a lot, you guys are awesome!

[solareclipseauto]

you just need to heat it up a little bit, dont leave the heat on it to long or else the tape will burn.

[tigerstripe]

So I can probably get 3M exterior mounting tape at a place like Home Depot, Loews or Wal-Mart? And if I use a hair dryer, how long should I heat the tape for?

[*]350733

when you heat the tape it will get a glossy look to it from a side angle, that is good. if you heat it to much it will start to get bumpy and orange peel look to it, thats not so good.

most replacement mirrors you order from the auto parts stores have a sheet of tape on it already.