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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Defender wing mirror glass - replacing
While cruising down the lanes in Abersoch, I cut it close and caught the N/S wing mirror on a stray branch and broke the glass in the wing mirror.

Can I replace just the glass?
Do I have to replace the whole wing mirror with arm ?
Or can you replace the just the glass / surround that is attached the arm ? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock
Post #144188 9th May 2012 6:30pm
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leeds



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You can just replace the glass, BUT instead of doing that how about one of the larger non breakable ones?

OK will cost you more then the glass, but have better vision from mirrors and unlikely to break them in the future.

Brendan
Post #144191 9th May 2012 6:37pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Do you have any info on the larger mirrors? 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #144192 9th May 2012 6:38pm
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Lishlandy



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I had a similar incident with a branch and you can replace just the glass, was about a £5. Unscrew the bolt under the wing mirror casing to remove from the ball joint and prize the mirror surround off to release the old glass (wear gloves to prevent glass ingress Wink) is quite stiff but become more flexible the more you prise it. Tip is to use WD40 or fairy liquid as lubrication to fit the new glass. I advise a bit of blue tac on the back of the glass to hold in place while you put the surrounding holder over the glass and rim. Be prepared to get cramp in your thumbs. All in all a 10 min job for an office bod like myself. Hope it helps Thumbs Up ===================================
Steve
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Post #144193 9th May 2012 6:41pm
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excossack



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Cheers, just the kind of info I am after. I have considered fitting the MudStuff heated mirror kit as well.

I wonder how long this office bod (me) will take to do the job... 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #144197 9th May 2012 6:44pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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Bit the bullet and purchased a new mirror head. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #144545 11th May 2012 6:10pm
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