Expert: DEREK =D - 4/22/2009

Question
My heated passenger sideview mirror glass on a 2008 Honda Accord EX is cracked.  How do I replace the glass?

                 thanks, Mark

Answer
Hi Mark,
           I have Good news! Your heated mirror has 2 layers of clear 1/16 float glass on top of the mirrored glass. Once the clear float glass cracks it only looks like the mirror is totally broken. So if only one of the clear layers is cracked you can cut it completely off and still have the other clear layer left to protect your heating element and the mirrored glass and it will still work just fine. Call a Pro to see if this is the case.

If you cracked it all the way down to the mirror glass you must have a replacement mirror installed either on top of your broken one with a (Redi Cut Brand) or similar for about 20-50.00 online ( no heat needed, your heating element is still used, do it yourself ). or have a heated mirror ordered from a glass shop and have them fit whole heated mirror as a replacement 35-95.00

Now the Bad news! To have the mirror totally replaced frame and all with color to match will be Big Bucks just because of the year and that the aftermarket mirror might not be available yet forcing you to call the Dealer. Just understand that time is of the essence here because if you wait too long to replace a totally cracked Heated mirror your cheaper option goes out the window ( No pun intended )LOL :), when the rain water ruins the heating element. Hope this helps! Let me know what happens. Derek :)