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Old 02-14-2013, 07:30 AM
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My Z had broken driver side mirror,it's power not manual and it works great but the guy who owned it before broke it.The car has a custom paint job so I prefer to just replace the glass since the housing is painted,I'd never be able to match the paint.How do I go about replacing the glass?
 
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Old 02-14-2013, 08:11 AM
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Do a internet seach for places that just sell replacement glass and not the whole assembly. I bought one a just a few years ago so they are out there.
 
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Old 02-14-2013, 08:21 AM
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I found some on eBay 20$ but I am not sure how to replace the glass.I am afraid of messing the rest of the mirror up,or am I over thinking it.How I replace just the glass?
 
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Old 02-14-2013, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Cody's z28
I found some on eBay 20$ but I am not sure how to replace the glass.I am afraid of messing the rest of the mirror up,or am I over thinking it.How I replace just the glass?
Instruction should be with the replacement. Or, remove all the broken mirror glass and clean. Use a sillicon sealant to attach and hold in place with masking tape until it cures for about 24 hrs and you ate good to go. However; that $20 e-bay price seems high, seach some more under "replacement mirror glass".
 
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:52 AM
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What year? Here's one for 93 - 02. Less than $20 shipped.

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 Camaro Left Mirror Glass | eBay
 
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Old 02-14-2013, 06:16 PM
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i stopped at a glass shop and they did it in no time.
 
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