Selecting a Convex Mirror for your Security Needs could easily seem like a daunting task because of all the choices. There are a variety of different lens types, like acrylic, glass, unbreakable Duramir, polycarbonate, and stainless steel. Each of the different lens types have applications where they perform better than others, as well as different price points. Then you have the type of backing you will need. There are mirrors with no backing, mirrors with hardboard, treated hardboard, ABS, and stainless steel. Next is size; how large of a convex security mirror do you actually need? Finally, there are mounting options and mounting hardware. All of these will impact the type of security mirror you choose and what type of options you decide to go with.
Most popular type of convex mirror lenses:
- Glass – Glass is what we typically think of when we think of mirrors. Glass mirrors offer a sharp, crisp view. Glass does not scratch easily but will easily shatter when broken. This makes glass a great choice for areas where breakage won’t occur. Upgraded models of glass lenses feature a coating that will stop the glass from shattering when broken.
- Acrylic – Acrylic is tougher than glass, offers a quality view. When it breaks, it will tend to shatter, like glass, but the shards are not as sharp and dangerous as glass shards would be. Acrylic will scratch slightly easier than glass will.
- Duramir – The Duramir lens types is a virtually unbreakable lens type. Made from the same material as 2-liter bottles, this type of lens is indestructible. While offering a good, clear view, the Duramir lens type is wonderful for areas where vandalism may occur or where safety form broken glass is the most important.
- Stainless Steel – Stainless steel lenses are bare-none the most durable and tough of security mirror lenses. Stainless steel is highly polished steel and will not only withstand the elements, it will withstand virtually any punishment. Although it is the most expensive of the lens types, stainless steel is a great investment because it will last forever.
Type of Security Mirror Backing:
- No backing – No backing on a convex mirror or dome security mirror is ok for indoor applications only. When you choose a convex mirror without a backing, you get the benefits of the lens type and are able to save a little money.
- Hardboard – Hardboard backing is good indoor choice when you want a backing but and will keep your mirror indoors.
- Treated hardboard – Treated hardboard is a hardboard backing painted with a special weather resistant paint to protect it from the elements.
- ABS – ABS is a tough plastic backing.
- Stainless steel – Stainless steel backing is the best choice for extreme outdoor conditions. Although treated hardboard is good outdoors, and suitable for most locations, if you get a lot of rain and or extreme cold conditions, use a stainless steel backing.
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