Episode Details

Aftermarket blind spot mirrors promise better visibility, but they often fail — literally falling off in car washes or flapping loose on the highway. In this episode, we break down the two biggest questions: can you get them professionally installed, and which type — overlap or top-mount — actually provides the best safety? We cover the real reasons adhesive failures happen (hint: it's almost never the product's fault), how VHB tape works on a molecular level, and why a US regulation from the 1960s may be the root cause of the entire aftermarket blind spot mirror industry. If you've ever stuck a mirror on your car and watched it vanish down the interstate, this one's for you.