Auto Glass: Glass cracked on Rear View Mirror, Rear View Mirror, Heated mirror


Question
I have a 2003 Yukon Denali and the glass cracked on the drivers side rear view mirror. What can  I do? Can I just replace the glass? Its a pretty small crack on the corner. Its leaking though.....
PLEASE HELP!!

Answer
Hi Ashley,



 I have Good news! Your heated mirror has 2 layers of clear 1/16 float glass on top of the mirrored glass. Once the clear float glass cracks it only looks like the mirror is totally broken. So if only one of the clear layers is cracked you can cut it completely off and still have the other clear layer left to protect your heating element and the mirrored glass and it will still work just fine. Call a Pro to see if this is the case.

If you cracked it all the way down to the mirror glass you must have a replacement mirror installed either on top of your broken one with a (Redi Cut Brand) or similar for about 35-50.00 online ( no heat needed, your heating element is still used, do it yourself ). or have a heated mirror ordered from a glass shop and have them fit whole heated mirror as a replacement 65-95.00

Now the Bad news! To have the mirror totally replaced frame and all with color to match will be Big Bucks. Or you can try the junk yards, or Ebay. We do sell the mirror only for 35.00 if you need it.  Just understand that time is of the essence here because if you wait too long to replace a totally cracked Heated mirror your cheaper option goes out the window ( No pun intended )LOL :), when the rain water ruins the heating element.



The complete mirror unit just bolts on, and the replacement mirror gets glued onto the receiving plate after old mirror is completely removed or sometimes can be glued on top of old one depending on clearance.  

The difficult part is parting with the 200+ dollars for the Unit or getting just the mirror glass for 40- and risking the chance of getting that all too painful glass splinter by not wearing gloves! LOL :)


If you want to do it yourself we can send you the mirror and you can have a shop install it for you.

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Hope This Helps!!!  Derek :)