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What is an Automotive Mirror ?  Automotive mirrors are first surface chrome glass. This is essentially a one-way mirror, manufactured by a select number of North American companies. This type of mirror is used so that headlight glare from behind the vehicle can be absorbed through the mirror and into the mirror housing. This allows the driver to see reflections from activity on the sides and behind the vehicle without becoming impaired by bright headlight reflections. | |||
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Since the 1970's, passenger side mirrors have been convex with the standard
"objects are closer"...statement sandblasted or lasered at its
base. A convex mirror is used to increase the field of vision to the rear
of the vehicle. Although some consumers find this distorted reflection difficult to use it does increase consumer safety and helps achieve certain federal safety standards outlined in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)111. | |||
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FMVSS 111 is a specification pertaining to the rear vision parts of a
vehicle. FMVSS111 specifies the required range of vision that the driver
must achieve utilizing rear vision products. In a addition, FMVSS111
requires that the rear vision products use low reflectivity mirror (40 - 60
percent reflectivity). A automotive mirror must be replaced with a product that meets FMVSS 111. If there was a convex part on the vehicle originally, it should be replaced with a convex part etched with the proper "objects appear..." statement. Standard household mirror should not be used in automotive mirror applications. Related Topics: Stone Chip Repairs Proper Windshield Installation Windshield Maintenance Tips All Auto Glass is Not Alike Insurance Issues PPG ProStars | |||
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