Description
Windshield Repair Acrylic Inspection Mirror attaches to the inside of the glass using a suction cup, to allow visual monitoring of glass rock chips, small cracks, or breaks during the windshield repair process. Position the mirror with the easy-to-use suction cup. High-quality 3 power magnification for a perfect, clear reflection of the impact point or crack. Use on both horizontal and vertical positions. Made in the USA.
Glass inspection mirror with 3x magnification features:
- Measures 2 mm x 50.8 mm
- 3 x magnification
- Replaces Part Number: 144-7G
Replacement parts for the Glass Inspection Mirror:
- 16080 Suction Cup
- 23530 Hanger Bolt
From the Archives
Do Windshield Repairs Show Their Age?
Here’s the scenario. You are performing a windshield repair for a customer when you notice an older repair that does not look as crystal clear as it should. On closer inspection, you see that the pit of the repair has deteriorated slightly. What happened, and how can you use this situation to your advantage?
The fact is that after a period of time the pit of even the most perfect repair may begin to show signs of age. How long this takes depends on the quality of resin that was used and the conditions to which the repair has been exposed. Weather, owner care, car wash brushes, and a myriad of other factors can all affect how well repair ages. The simple fact is that because the resin is acrylic material, dirt and weather may eventually erode the surface making it look unpolished. So, what can you do?
First, deterioration of the pit in no way affects the strength of the windshield or the quality of the underlying repair; it just doesn’t look as nice as it once did. The fix is simple. Make sure the pit is clean by using a probe to scrape away any dirt, debris, or discolored resin from the surface. A drill and an FG2 carbide bur may also be used to clean up the surface of the pit area. The pit area should now be white and clean. Brush away any debris and apply a drop of MagniBond resin to make sure all the fine scratches are filled in, then apply… Continue Reading
Carl S. –
This mirror actually speeds up my repairs and I notice that I need less resin which saves money!
The Delta Kits mirror does a great job of removing any guesswork in targeting the drill and tapped area to be repaired. What sets it apart is the magnification and the black background.