How to Repair a Cracked Mirror

Written By: Marriam Shaikh

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

2 hours

Introduction

This iFixit guide will show you how to repair a cracked mirror using items that can easily be found in a windshield repair kit, or purchased separately from any store.

In this guide, you will use epoxy resin adhesive to fill in and cure the crack in the mirror. This simple procedure can be done at home and does not require any prerequisite skills. This will allow you to preserve your mirror, rather than throwing it out and contributing to more waste in the environment.

Do use caution when handling the razor blade, and wear gloves if needed, to protect your hands.

Parts

Step 1

Clean the mirror with soap and water.

Step 2

Remove the adhesive backing of the stabilizer film.
Press the stabilizer film over the crack.
Use your fingers to smooth out the stabilizer film.

Step 3

Fill the syringe with epoxy resin.

Step 4

Insert the tip of the syringe through the stabilizer film.
Push down the plunger to fill the crack with resin.

Step 5

Set a timer for 20 mins and wait for the resin to harden.

Step 6

Peel off the stabilizer film.

Step 7

Add a drop of resin over the crack.
Cover the resin with the curing film.

Step 8

Set a timer for 1 hour and wait for the resin to cure.

Step 9

Remove the curing film.
Scrape away any excess resin using the razor blade.
Use caution when handling the razor blade as you do not want to cut yourself during the process.