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Fix Your Broken Heated Auto Mirror Glass With Our Burco Redi-Heat Universal Heat Grids

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:20:33 +0000

Windshield defrosters have been around for almost as long insides of automobiles have been heated. Rear window defrosters have been around for decades. Eventually, someone thought it would be nice to attach heated mirrors to cars.

Eventually, someone thought it would be nice to attach heated mirrors to cars.

Most heated mirrors attach to the electric elements that control a car’s rear defroster. When the rear defroster is turned on, the heating elements in the mirrors should be active. Keeping ice and fog off side view mirrors allows a driver to more easily see vehicles and other dangers behind him when weather conditions are inclement, simply by applying a small amount of heat to the glass surface of the side mirrors. Electrical elements in the mirrors heat the surface of the glass. The heat evaporates moisture on the surface and melts any ice that has built up. Unfortunately heated mirrors occasionally will heat unevenly or worse yet… Not at all. Replacing the entire mirror head assembly will definitely fix this problem, however that can be quite costly. Why replace the entire mirror, if the mirror is not the problem? It is most likely that the heating element behind the glass surface has gone bad, so why not simply replace that?

Burco Redi Heat® Universal Heat Grids are available in three sizes to accomodate any need.

Well, thanks to our Burco Redi Heat® Universal Heat Grids… You can! And best of all it’s going to cost a fraction of what the dealer would charge to replace the entire mirror head assembly! Burco Redi Heat® Universal Heat Grids are available in three sizes to accomodate any need: The Small Burco Redi Heat® Universal Sideview Mirror Glass Heat Grid measures 5 7/8″ by 3 3/16″. The Medium Burco Redi Heat® Universal Sideview Mirror Glass Heat Grid measures 6 7/16″ by 4 3/4″. The Large Burco Redi Heat® Universal Sideview Mirror Glass Heat Grid measures 12 7/8″ by 5 1/16″. If you have any questions, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

Step By Step Video Demonstrating How To Replace a Broken Side View Mirror Glass.

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:13:26 +0000

I’ve been telling you for weeks that the fastest, easiest and most economical way to fix your broken driver side mirror glass or broken passenger side mirror glass is with our Burco Redi-Cut® replacement mirror glass … Today… I’m going to show you!

And that’s that! Couldn’t be easier right? If you have any questions, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

What do you do when your Audi, BMW or Mercedes Benz self dimming mirror begins to discolor or leak?

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:58:11 +0000

Many luxury car manufacturers install electrochromic (self dimming mirrors) on their vehicles, think Audi mirrors, BMW mirrors and Mercedes Benz mirrors.

These mirrors increase driving safety by eliminating glare that can impair vision. Headlight glare in the mirrors from trailing cars can make it very difficult to see the road in front. This is particularly dangerous on dark rural highways with cross-traffic, and areas where deer and other animals may dart across the road.

In auto dimming mirror technology, a forward-looking sensor detects low ambient light from headlights behind the car and directs the rear-view sensor to look for glare. The mirrors darken automatically in proportion to how bright the glare is, then clear once the glare is no longer detected.

It works via an electrical charge supplied by a low-voltage power supply. The electricity moves through an electrochromic gel placed between two pieces of glass during manufacturing, which have been treated with an electrically conductive coating.

Sounds great right???

The problem is the mirrors have a tendency to lose the auto dimming feature, going black and not reflecting in areas or browning and yellowing around the edges. In some cases they can leak, and the fluid drips onto the paint of the car causing considerable damage to the finish!

Due to the high cost of this mirror, we offer the option of an electrochromic fit over mirror glass. This is a mirror that fits over the old broken glass. The self dimming option will no longer function, but it’s a far more economical alternative to replacing the entire housing in order to get your OEM product to work!

To apply a self dimming mirror fit over is simple. You DO NOT remove the old glass from the frame as these mirror are fused to the frame plate. However you are going to have to make sure that you thoroughly clean the glass that you will be applying the fit over to.

If you have a self dimming mirror that had liquid come out of the mirror when broken, please clean any oils and dirt from the outer surface as this will prevent the self adhesive tabs provided with the replacement mirror glass from sticking properly. Its best to use a power wash to clean the oil out of the frame as this fluid is quite sticky and doesn’t wash away easily. Once this is done you can follow the installation instructions outlined here: Replacing a Broken Driver Side Mirror or Broken Passenger Side Mirror with a Burco® Fit Over Replacement Automotive Mirror Glass. If you have any questions, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

Replacing a Broken Driver Side Mirror or Broken Passenger Side Mirror With a Burco Fit Over Replacement Automotive Mirror Glass

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:47:05 +0000

Today I want to share with you the fastest, easiest and most economical way to replace your broken driver side mirror glass or broken passenger side mirror glass… And best of all, you can replace it yourself, rather than having the dealership replace the entire mirror head assembly… Im’ talking about Burco® Fit Over Replacement Automotive Mirror Glass of course… Below I have listed the steps along with a simple diagram for replacing a broken side mirror with a one of our Burco® Fit Over Replacement Automotive Mirror Glasses

Burco® Fit Over Replacement Automotive Mirror Glass

The mirror glass is encased or bonded to the inner backing plate which is mounted inside the mirror head.

The broken mirror is to remain in the backing plate, but loose pieces should be removed.
Dry fit (test fit) Burco® Fit Over replacement mirror glass in opening to check proper fit.
Carefully clean broken mirror surface with Burco® Window Glo or other urethane-safe glass cleaner.
Apply Burco® Redi Stick adhesive patches to the back of the replacement mirror and place over the existing broken mirror. If using a silicone or urethane apply directly to broken mirror surface and clamp assembly until cured.
Clean the installed Burco® Fit Over replacement mirror glass with Burco Window Glo® or other urethane-safe glass cleaner.

NOTE: For electrochromic mirror fit-over replacements, the self-dimming feature of the original mirror is eliminated, but its heat feature remains functional. And that’s that! Couldn’t be easier right? If you have any questions, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

Replacement Mirror Glass for a 2003 Chevrolet Truck

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:25:34 +0000

Replacement Mirror Glass for a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche

I got an e-mail from Jack Richards the other day that really made my day and I wanted to share it with you. Jack had purchased a piece of auto mirror glass from us for his 2003 Avalanche and had this to say about his experience…

Hi, I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for helping me out last week. I went to my local Chevy dealer because I hit my mirror backing out of the garage and busted the glass. I asked them If I could get just the glass for the driver side of my 2003 Avalanche Z71. They replied sure, and I thought awesome! That will be a lot cheaper than buying the whole mirror. Then they hit me with a price of $510.31 for GM part number 88944391. After picking myself up from the floor, I asked if that was for the whole mirror head or just the glass. The counterman said that was just the price for the glass, and to add insult to injury they would have to order it and it would take 7-10 days to get. Needless to say I got the hell out of there and went online where I found you folks at MirrorGlassPlus.com, you had a piece of auto mirror glass for the drivers side of my truck for $28.99 part number BUR-4017S. It went right over the broken glass and attached with the included adhesive tabs. It even allowed the turn signal in the mirror to continue to be used. I couldn’t be happier with the mirror, and best of all I had it within three days! Thanks again for everything, and I’ll be sure to reccomend you to everyone I know! Jack Richards

No… No… Thank you Jack! I’m glad we were able to help! If there is anything else we can do for you, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

How Do I Replace a Broken Driver Side Mirror or a Broken Passenger Side Mirror?

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:07:12 +0000

This is far and away the question we are asked the most! Afterall with the dealership charging $500.00, $600.00, maybe even $1000.00 or more to replace the mirror head assembly… Replacing just the driver side mirror glass or passenger side mirror glass is an attractive and economical alternative! The thing is… Some folks can be intimidated by tackling a project like this themselves, they worry that it will be too difficult or time consuming. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Replacing a broken side mirror is actually quite fast and easy! Let’s have a look at what it takes. Below I have listed the steps along with a simple diagram for replacing a broken side mirror with one of our best selling replacement auto mirror glass options, the Burco Redi Cut®.

Step by step installation instructions for replacing a broken side mirror with a Burco Redi Cut® replacement auto mirror glass.

Remove all existing glass from the mirror head’s plastic inner platform (backing plate).
Clean backing plate with rubbing alcohol. Clean back of replacement mirror with Burco Window Glo® or other glass cleaner.
Apply the Burco Redi Stick® adhesive patches to the replacement auto mirror glass back or to the backing plate itself.
Align and press replacement auto mirror glass to the backing plate.
Clean the installed Burco Redi Cuts® mirror with Burco Window Glo® or other urethane-safe glass cleaner.

Save Time and Money by Replacing That Broken Mirror Glass on Your Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC Truck or SUV!

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:59:25 +0000

Has this ever happened to you… You walk out of the grocery store, or the theatre, or the mall only to find someone has broken the side view mirror on your Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC truck or SUV and driven away without so much as a note? Leaving you to pick up the pieces… Literally! You could have the dealership replace the entire mirror head assembly… But you know what that means. You could be looking at a price tag upwards of $500.00, $600.00, maybe even $1000.00 or more! The good news is you don’t have to replace the entire side view mirror assembly just because the glass is broken. Replacing the truck mirror glass is a do-it-yourself project that can be done for a fraction of what the dealership will charge.

Heated Signal Redi Set Go Replacement Mirror Glass for a 2000 - 2006 Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC Truck or SUV

In fact! We have an exact-fitting, vehicle-specific replacement auto mirror glass for virtually every make, model and mirror type: Heated, non-heated, signal, heated-signal, blue glass and high-bend convex. So if you are looking for a driver side mirror glass or passenger side mirror glass for any of the following trucks: 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade, 2003-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1999-2006 GMC Sierra, 2000-2006 GMC Yukon Denali or a 2001-2006 GMC Yukon Denali XL.

Heated Signal Redi Set Go Replacement Mirror Glass for a 2000 - 2006 Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC Truck or SUV

We can help! To find the right replacement auto mirror glass for your vehicle, head over to our “Buy Now” page by clicking the link below: Replacement auto mirror glass Then simply follow the prompts. First… select whether you need a Driver Side Mirror, Passenger Side Mirror or Interior Mirror. Next… Select your vehicles Make. Then… Select your vehicles Model. Then… Select the Year of your vehicle to be presented all of the options available, click the details button next to the mirror you need to see the specifications. Finally… Click “add to cart” to purchase! If you have any questions, as always we value your feedback, you can contact us via e-mail from the “Contact” link at the top of the page, or if you prefer to call us we are here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST toll free at 1-888-482-2279!

Burco® Redi-Cuts Replacement Mirrors

Bill H. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:22:57 +0000

Burco Redi Cuts® replacement mirrors meet or exceed the specifications of your vehicle

When you replace a broken side-view mirror with a Burco Redi Cuts® replacement mirror, congratulate yourself for being savvy enough to locate a replacement mirror that’s as good as or better than your original.

Burco Redi Cuts® are top quality and deliver the performance, looks and clarity for optimal viewing, and best of all ? There’s a Burco Redi-Cuts® replacement mirror glass for virtually every vehicle on the road.

Burco Redi Cuts® replacement mirrors meet or exceed the specifications of your vehicle’s original manufacturer’s mirror. In fact Burco Redi Cuts® are the only replacement mirrors to meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 specifications!

EveryBurco Redi Cuts® replacement mirror is an exact match to your existing mirror. That means it will have the same size, shape, bend and features. Plus Burco backs everyBurco Redi Cuts® installed by a Certified Glass Shop with its Break-Free Replacement Guarantee.

Installation is quick and easy, typically taking about 30 minutes. No long waits, going without a vehicle or paying for a costly mirror head assembly. There’s a Burco Redi Cuts® replacement mirror glass for virtually every vehicle on the road in heated, non-heated, signal, heated-signal, high-bend convex and blue glass.