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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 08:12 AM
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Mirror disassembly possble?

So I was looking for something to practice painting on, and decided to clean up a pair a mirrors that are in rough shape. Does anyone know if it is possible to disassemble them?? There is a lip over the edge of the mirror, which means I need to separate the 2 parts (?) to the housing, but cannot for the life of me figure out how it was put together. Anyone see the inside of a smashed mirror?
Old Jul 6, 2021 | 04:34 PM
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That's a good question! I don't recall ever seeing one broke down. Hope someone see this who can possibly help.
Old Jul 7, 2021 | 12:29 PM
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The lip is more of a fusion between the 2 parts. In other words, it's all in one part. You'll need to tape the mirror portion to paint.
Old Jul 8, 2021 | 06:45 AM
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Thanks for the clear answer. I cannot stand it when companies purposely make products to be non-serviceable. How much waste has been created due to them wanting customers to purchase replacements instead of allowing them to make minor repairs. Well, since one mirror has a broken corner, I may just un-fuse them and restore them in a serviceable way. Not like I have better things to do with my time. Oh wait. Yes I do. Guess I'll just do it to spite the Ken Sean corporation.
Old Jul 8, 2021 | 10:56 AM
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There are balances between serviceability, manufacturability, and cost and the latter two will always tip the scale.
Old Jul 10, 2021 | 05:42 PM
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IMO this is an item that really has no need for serviceability.
Old Jul 11, 2021 | 08:54 PM
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I humbly disagree. I have a need for its serviceability as this exact moment.
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