How to make a realistic rear view mirror reflective?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Techniques
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Any ideas on how to make a rear view mirror look convincing. I have tried punching out a foil disc for the reflective surface and then addind a drop of Future for the glass. It still doesn’t look realistic. [bnghead]

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I usually use BareMetalFoil or, to go cheap, I take a little piece of chips’ bag (one of those which are silver inside - it’s the silver side that does the trick) and make the “mirror” inset with it. I’d say it works up to 1:24 scale. If not - then I don’t know. But the question is interesting nevertheless. Hope it helps, have a nice day

Pawel

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Use Mylar (the chip bag) or BMF, then polish the surface of the clear coating that you put over it.

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Thanks both for the idea. Now, on to the kitchen in search of a chip bag.

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Thank you both very much for your suggestion, it worked like a charm!!![Y]

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Glad to hear that, have a nice day

Pawel