Reversing mirror glass

[al & chris]

Just got new glass for reversing mirror. Is it right to replace it you have to heat the casing up to expand. If so I assume you have to take mirror off bongo. Hair dryer or blow torch for heating ?

[Simon Jones]

Certainly wouldn't use a blow torch unless you are planning on redesigning it completely . It's going to be much easier to work on the mirror when it's off the van, but you will need a snug fitting screwdriver as the 4 mounting screws can be tricky to shift. A hair dryer on a low heat setting will probably be ok and it may help to smear some washing up liquid around the rim to make it easier to slide into place.

[al & chris]

Thanks Simon removed mirror and fitted today with no problems. Used hair dryer and washing up liquid mirror popped in quite easily.
Brilliant this forum

[Simon Jones]

Excellent news. Few people tackle that job, so it's good to know it can be done successfully.