Under Hatch Mirrors
 

Does anybody know where you can get mirrors for under the hatches? and can you get colors? Any ideas?

mirrors
 

I went to a plexiglass shop and ordered mirrored plexiglass and it worked fine. They also have a wide range of colors.

I can get it for you from my supplier, I'm close to you give me a call 540-786-8111, Rob

I got mine from a place up here in Cincinnati called GE polymer. A 4x8 sheet was a little under a hundred bucks. Then i cut it close to size with a table saw and fine tooth blade. Router or jig saw works good too.

You probably have all the answers you need to get you moving forward however many glass shops that do resitential and commercial glass will have it. Don't be affraid to jew them down a bit on the price if you go this route. If I remember right you can even get it in a bronze and grey tint.

Www.curbellplastics.com

this is where I bought mine! Very easy to cut to shape with a jig saw!

Jim

not saying you can't however be careful with the jig saw. i've used one when in a pinch however you can screw up quickly that way. if you do make sure the film is still on it and double up with some extra masking take along the cut areas and also tape off the bottom of the saw surface to prevent scratches. use a real fine blade. a plexi cutter is only a couple of bucks at the hardware store and works well. belt sander for finishing.

how would you attach this?? epoxy?

502ss whats the name of the stuff you bought from the website posted?

who ever you decide to get it from make sure its polycarbonate,its heat resistant and way stronger! :)

3M 5200 worked for me and did not effect the mirrored underside coating. Started with a special plastic mirror adhesive and it did not hold well under heat and stress.

There are different types. I went with acryclic mirror. Plenty of colors to choose from too!

http://www.curbellplastics.com/sign-pop/mirror.html

I used 1/4-20 Stainless button head allen bolts to attach my pieces.

The 3m 5200 or otherwise the urethane inshields are installed with would work fine. Most now a days require a primer you apply where the urethane is applied. You just use a swab type deal that comes witht he primer. Be sure and use the primer for good adheasion. Personally I would mark the area well where the mirror is to be placed and outline it lightly. About every 8 to 12" or so squirt out about a ping pong ball size of urethane. Press lightly to some what firm evenly throughout. Tap the edges and let sit over night. If your hatch cover is off you need not tape.

502ss I see what your talking about but I dont see any prices. I sent in a price request but havent heard from them. any idea of the cost of a 4x8 sheet is? thanks

Not sure about a 4x8 sheet but I purchased 2 pieces 24"x40"x1/4" thick. It ran me about $130.

It does suck that they dont have prices on their website but I purchase supplies from them for my business so I usually just drop them an email or phone call. I dont believe they are open on weekends so you should here something Monday.

...Jim

It's also available in 1/8".

I attached mine with 3m emblem adhesive 2 sided tape. It has held for 12 years of rough water. Prepping the surface with 3m adhesion promoter will make it even stronger.

I'm paying 140 for a sheet 40 to cut to my template and I get the droppings,so far I'm out 540 and 3 broke mirrors:mad:Ive got to find a better way to attach it,I have screw heads that hold the hatch pad on, maybe a spacer behind the glass so it want crack tighten down on the cover, the 3M tape is working on the other glass.just have to cover the screw heads and the sides it needs a backing to protect the silver.

attaching mirror plex under hatch
 

I used stainless steel screws and finishing stainless steel washers on my 36 outlaw and they worked great.That way if i needed to remove sun pad it would be easy to remove mirror plex.Good luck

looks great strip

those sheets are not meant to have screws thru them, it will cause them to crack and break...try using trim around the edges and 2 sided tape in the middle...Rob

When i bought mine at a local plastic supply place ther had "special" drill bit's that they recommended to use to drill thru the plastic and nit damage it. I drilled it with no problems at all... The key is to drill very slow with very light pressure with a piece of wood behind it to keep from cracking it.:coolcowboy:

Dang Strip, All you need now is a pole for the girls to play on.

automotive mirror decal,works great

Looks good, were do ya get the mirror?

ebay,$20.00 for both sides

Come on...ya gotta be more specific!!!
Is it simply a decal...peel and stick??
That would be way too easy...good idea!!!

thats all it is,guy told me It will last 6 to 7 years ,thats good enough for me.

where did you get it? have a vendor name, contact?

Yeah need more info. Searching ebay not having much luck.

metrodecals.com
they also have it in mirror colors as well

Look under specialty vinyl

I used polished stainless on mine... no fear of breaking and having the mirror all over the place. I got it from a guy in wisconsin and he does a fantastic job.. Actually looks better than a mirror and its alot more durable. Let me know if you want his name and number..