hazy inspection mirror

[vinyl-4ever]

Hello All, I found a way to fix my inspection mirror that I accidently got denatured alcohol on. Use 1000 grit wet sand, polish with hl compound, good as new. I should probally put a top coat on it also. These mirrors scratch very easily.

[Delta Kits]

We have introduced a replacement for the 144-7 mirror now as well, just hasn't made it to the website. It's a 144-7G, and the mirror itself is 3x optical glass, and surrounded by the same material as our EZK-2M bridge.

Just FYI.

Also, another thing that fixes the old style is simple pit polish.

[cazador]

Jeff,
Great news, but what does it cost, how much...........dollars ??

[StarQuest]

Personally, I've never seen the need to use an inspection mirror. Do that many of you find this tool necessary to complete a good repair or is it just a trained habit?

[vinyl-4ever]

I use mine when I have access to the inside of the windshield. That is not always possible though.

[Dave M]

I've always used a mirror on the inside of the windshield. Yes, I was trained that way but do not understand why you would not use one!
Easy to set up injector directly over impact point, magnifies break, makes it easier to see break from different angles (handy when applying pressure over individual cracks in a star). The reflection of the break can be such that a white-like background makes for an extremely visible break.
I must add that 99% of the vehicles are unlocked when I do a repair. Why or how you ask? So that I can use my mirror!

[Delta Kits]

I'll get back to you in the morning on price, not much more than the regular one, a couple bucks maybe.

[cazador]

By me looking in the mirror I check that the injector is perfectly positioned above the chip - or star hole.
When applying the resin , in the mirror I can almost see it flowing into the chip or star and the air pulling out.
Because I'm just a short while in the w/s repair business , this gives me a lot of confedence to have the proces under control.
With the tools I use: hood protector , mirror, magnifying glass , stepladder iso a milkcase to stand on , pressured air to blow away the resin scrapings , clean towel with alcohol to pre clean the working area asf , I'm convinced to create a good impression , the customer gets his money worth and is likely more tolerant afterwards.
When I'm finished ( the whole show takes prox 25 minutes for a star or chip) I ask them to check my work and sofar they all have been satisfied , and are happy to pay me .
Isn't this where it's all about ?? ($$).

[cazador]

Jeff,
What about some dimes , or does the suffix G stands for ,,GOLD,, ?? LOL

[sgailey]

Mirrors are great for:

• Monitoring the break while you execute pressure/vacuum cycles.
• Reflecting additional light onto the fracture for better visibility.
• Giving you twice the angles to inspect your repair process from.

They're cheap & effective--- buy 'em.

Just don't forget them in the car.

Jeff,
Great news, but what does it cost, how much...........dollars ??

I bought two of these new 144-7G mirrors last month. I was stunned by the quality of the craftsmanship--- you'll be hard-pressed to find a better inspection mirror out there.

The "G" suffix stands for 'glass', meaning your mirror is made of glass as opposed to plastic. The mirror is surrounded by a hard, durable plastic shell for protection, so don't worry about it breaking. What's more, the suction cup is made of a thick, clear plastic, much hardier than the rubber-like material on the 144-7 mirrors--- they are built to last.

Did I mention the the mirror is made of x3 magnifying glass?

If you're not sold already, consider that it costs a mere $.35 more its predecessor.

... Truly, the "G" suffix stands for great deal.