Automotive Mirrors B&G GLASS Reading PA 610.372.7868 800.373.7869
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.
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.
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.
At B&G we'll make sure that all automotive replacement glass & mirror meets or exceeds Federal guidelines - insuring both your safety & future resale value of your vehicle.
Have a rear view mirror that needs to be re-glued?
Stop by our shop - we'll reattach it at no charge.
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B&G Glass
1440 Carbon St.
Reading, PA 19601
610-372-7868
800-373-7869