Bought a new mirror - is this defect normal?

[rturbo 930]

Hey guys, in the process of getting my 240z ready for the road, I realized it had no side mirrors, so I bought a new one, specifically, a new-in-box OEM flag mirror. While looking it over, I noticed this little defect, which you should be able to see in the picture. I can see how it could happen when folding over the edge, and I can see how it would be hard to avoid, but is it 'normal?' Or should I send it back? This may be a silly question, but thought I'd ask.

This is mine:

This is another pic I found on here, looks like it might have the same defect, in the same place (outermost edge when mounted), if you look at the one on the right.

Thoughts?

Edited May 13, 2013 by rturbo 930

[Oiluj]

It's hard to tell what's going on from the photo. Is it a flat spot or a change in radius?

[rturbo 930]

It's hard to tell what's going on from the photo. Is it a flat spot or a change in radius?

Both. Seems that when the backing was bent over the mirror glass, part of it was pressed too much, creating a flat spot, and also pushing the metal out. Let me see if I can get a better pic.

Edit: Haven't been able to get a pic that shows it any clearer. It's admittedly a really small defect, and pretty trivial, but it still bothers me.

Edited May 14, 2013 by rturbo 930

[marvelous240Z]

Yup. I went through 3 mirrors before I accepted that flat spot as "normal". The last one I settled on wasn't so drastic though. I also noticed that all of them had small "normal" defects on the short edge where it looked like the metal was hammered to fold over the side on to the glass. I don't have the mirror on me right now but I can sent you a picture on Wednesday.

Matt

[rturbo 930]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind a pic for comparison. I'm building a driver, not a top notch resto, so it's not that big of a deal, just kind of annoying considering I bought it brand new, and I wouldn't say it was cheap.

If it's a common problem, I may just accept it, but I have another 10 days or so to think about it...

[marvelous240Z]

Ya I felt the same way. I'll take a closer look on Wednesday but I'm pretty sure mine was the same.

Matt

[marvelous240Z]

Hi Owen. Attached are pictures of my mirror. It has the same mark that you have

[rturbo 930]

Thanks for the pictures, Matt. That's odd that it's such a common problem, but I guess I'll just keep my mirror. I won't notice it 99% of the time anyway.

[bpilati]

I wish there was a passenger side version of the original mirror.

[marvelous240Z]

Why can't you use it for the passenger side? The mirror flips all the way around I believe.

[cbuczesk]

The mounting base is angled to fit the left side.

Chuck

[Six_Shooter]

You just need to get a RHD version. Japan, Australia, much of Europe would be good sources.