A broken car mirror is a common problem faced by drivers when passing through villages with narrow alleys. So what is the right way to address this issue? For more details, please pay attention to the following review. 

Easy Ways to Fix a Broken Car Mirror 

A car mirror is a component of the car that helps the driver control the vehicle. With a mirror, the driver can adjust the distance when reversing the car or determine the distance when braking. This is because objects behind the car can be clearly seen with the mirror. 

However, when drivers pass through villages with narrow alleys, it can sometimes cause the car mirror to break due to being hit by another vehicle. If this happens to you, there is no need to worry because you can easily fix it. Here are the steps to do so. 

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1. Remove the mirror screws

The first step is to remove all the screws of the mirror attached to the car. Use a flat screwdriver or a wrench to loosen the mirror screws. Remove them carefully and ensure that no folding mirror wires are cut when detaching the mirror from the door. Don't forget to store the screws in a safe place so they don't get lost or scattered. 

2. Use cotton to connect the broken mirror parts

The second step is to prepare cotton if the mirror is cracked or broken. This cotton will be used as a connecting fiber or support for the broken mirror part. Once you have prepared the cotton, apply high-adhesion plastic glue, such as Korean glue, to the broken part of the mirror. Then, place the cotton on the broken part of the mirror and connect it to the intact part of the mirror.

3. Apply glue evenly on the joint

The third step is to apply glue again to the joint of the broken mirror. Make sure the glue is applied evenly. After that, just let the glue dry. 

4. Sand the outer part of the broken mirror

The fourth step is to sand the outer part of the broken mirror to smooth the surface that has been glued. Sand slowly and carefully so that the mirror surface becomes smooth again.

5. Test the strength of the mirror 

The fifth step is to test the strength of the mirror you have repaired. If the joint feels strong enough, you can reattach the mirror to the car door.

6. Use compound on scratched mirror parts

If there are scratches on the broken mirror, you can use compound to disguise those scratches. The method is easy; just clean the scratched mirror cover with a damp microfiber cloth. Then let it dry. 

After that, apply the compound evenly to the scratched surface of the mirror. If you do not have a special compound liquid for cars, you can use mosquito repellent lotion. This is because mosquito repellent lotion usually contains Diethylamide formula. This chemical compound can help disguise or remove stains on the paint surface. 

Then rinse the surface with water and dry it with a dry microfiber cloth. Repeat this process until the scratches on the scratched mirror surface disappear. 

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Thus, this is a method you can follow when your car mirror is broken. Isn't it very easy? However, if the broken mirror condition is too severe, it is better to replace the mirror with a new component. For mirror replacement, you can do it at the nearest official Daihatsu workshop.