A reflector, also known as a reflector, is a road traffic safety device that can provide a vision of the blind spot area for passers-by, and is generally set at intersections or bends with poor visibility. Protect your life and property by effectively avoiding unnecessary collisions between people and vehicles. With such a variety of mirrors, how do you find the style that best suits you? Not only should you consider the size of the mirror, but also the location and durability of your choice. To this end, I will first teach you how to choose a reflector, and then recommend 12 reflectors of different specifications according to the product characteristics, so that you can choose a safe and practical product. Finally, I will teach you how to install the reflector and follow-up cleaning and maintenance.

Table of contents

1. How to choose a mirror
2. 12 Recommended Mirrors
3. where to set up the mirror
4. How to Set Up and Install the Mirror
5. Follow-up maintenance and cleaning of mirrors

How to choose a mirror

Select the material of the reflector according to the environment: stainless steel is suitable for outdoor use

First of all, please choose your reflector material according to the use environment. The reflector is usually installed outdoors. Please use the stainless steel mirror with the best weather resistance. It is the most suitable reflector for outdoor spaces and can provide more than 10 years of service life. . Generally, the roads are mainly equipped with stainless steel reflectors. If you use it in indoor spaces such as underground parking lots or driveways, you can consider choosing PC reflectors, which can provide at least 5 to 7 years of use. PC mirrors are not recommended for outdoor use, because the mirror surface will slowly deteriorate and lose its warning function after a long time of sun exposure.

Select the size of the reflector according to the distance: road reflectors are generally larger than 80 cm

The size of the mirror can be selected according to the size of the corner and the speed of the vehicle. Larger mirrors can provide farther images, while smaller mirrors can provide wide-angle images at close range. If you drive from a slow place to a road with a normal speed, you will need to look at a long distance to determine the oncoming car, and a reflector with a size of 80cm or more is recommended. If the vehicle speed is slow or there are narrow turns where pedestrians pass by, it can be applied to products below 60cm.

Choose the most versatile mirror: choose the SG-80 mirror

If you are still not sure how to choose, you can directly choose SG-80. The diameter of 80cm is the most common road reflector size, which is suitable for various situations. The circular mirror enables the driver to see oncoming vehicles from all angles. Stainless steel plus galvanized steel makes it extremely weather resistant both indoors and outdoors. The brim is designed to prevent direct sunlight from the driver’s eyes, and the SG-80 is also one of the most common reflectors.

12 Recommended Mirrors

1. SG-9068 :

• Ultra wide angle
• The world’s only oval stainless steel mirror
• Environmentally friendly products

SG-9068 is the world’s only stainless steel oval mirror. The oval image extends to the left and right, more than a quarter of the parallel field of view compared to the circle, which is very suitable for use on mountain bends. The 90-centimeter large mirror allows you to see the oncoming car from a distance, so you can prepare as soon as possible. The 3M high-strength reflective sticker is attached to the periphery of the reflector, which has a good warning effect in the dark. It is very suitable as a reflector for warning of mountain road bends.

Dimensions: 90*68cm

2.SS series:

• Full stainless steel
• High CP value

The SS series made of all stainless steel, with its 304 stainless steel mirror surface and 430 stainless steel backplate, has a beauty unmatched by other materials. The first choice for road reflectors.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm/50cm

3.SG series:

• Stainless steel mirror mirror with galvanized steel back plate
• High CP value

This is one of the most popular mirrors, with 80 cm being the most common. Galvanized steel sheet can take into account the price and strength and weather resistance. SG series reflectors are available from the largest to the smallest, and you can freely choose the size you need from 30 cm to 100 cm. Its round mirror surface allows you to use it anywhere. The most common mirrors found at intersections and narrow alleys.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm/50cm/30cm

4.Roller series:

• 100% recycled and reused
• 3M high-strength reflective sticker warning effect is good
• Environmentally friendly products

Traditional stainless steel mirrors use PVC edge strips to cover the edges, which generates hundreds of tons of plastic waste that is difficult to be decomposed by the environment every year. For sustainable development, the roller edge series was born accordingly. The roller edge series perfectly covers the mirror surface of the back plate, thus replacing the PVC edge strips, realizing the first reflector that can be 100% environmentally recyclable. There are 10 specifications of roller edge round mirrors for you to choose from, and you are sure to find what you want.

Dimensions:

SG-R 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm/50cm
SS-R 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm/50cm

5.SC series:

• Unique white paint back panel is clean and beautiful
• Environmentally friendly products

Stainless steel reflector + painted steel plate. Painted steel plates are equally beautiful when applied to reflectors. The lacquered steel plate series also adopts the roll edge design to replace the PVC edge strip, and the white lacquered back plate perfectly covers the mirror surface, which is also a 100% environmentally friendly product.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm/60ccm

6.SF series:

• excellent weather resistance
• One-piece SMC backplane

The mirror with the best weather resistance, the only choice to resist the erosion of sea wind. The SMC backplane is resistant to acid and alkali and is suitable for use in harsh climates and environments. In areas close to the sea, the back panel is often eroded by the sea breeze and rusted, thereby losing its beauty and strength. At this time, choosing the SMC backplane can prolong the life of the overall mirror. SF series mirrors are the best choice for coastal areas and severe climates.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm

7.SG-10080:

• 100*80cm
• The world’s largest mirror
• farthest observation distance

The SG-10080 is the largest square mirror in the world at present, which can take into account the best performance of near, medium and long distances at the same time. The 100cm wide mirror with a 3600mm radius of curvature is the product with the farthest observation distance. A 3M high-strength reflective sticker is attached around it, and it is the highest-level reflective mirror no matter how far or near it is.

Dimensions: 100*80cm

8.Square mirror series:

• Wide viewing angle
• Commonly used in Europe

The square reflector has two options: 80*60 cm and 60*45 cm. Compared with the circular mirror, the image in the horizontal direction is more emphasized, so that the driver can be more alert to the approaching cars from the left and right directions. It is a very suitable reflector for fork in the road.

Dimensions: 80*60cm/60*45cm

9.PG series:

• Lightweight
• Highly reflective PC
• Impact-resistant PC

The combination of impact-resistant PC and galvanized steel plate, the impact-resistant PC will automatically rebound after being impacted by external force, which can avoid accidental damage to the mirror surface, and the weight is lighter than ordinary stainless steel mirrors, which is very suitable for wall hanging in the ground It is the best choice for parking lot reflectors. The PC mirror has a higher reflectivity than the stainless steel mirror, and it will have a better effect in the dim light source.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm

10.PG-R series:

• Lightweight
• Highly reflective PC
• Works best in low light

Combination of impact-resistant PC mirror and galvanized steel. The 3M high-intensity reflective sticker on the edge of the PG-R mirror can reflect a clear outline in basements and dim light sources better than PVC edge strips, allowing users to notice the image in the mirror and mirror. PG-R mirrors are ideal for use in driveways and underground parking lots.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm/76cm/60cm

11.PF series:

• excellent weather resistance
• Lightweight

PC+fiberglass backplane. The one-piece fiberglass backsheet is acid and alkali resistant and resistant to severe weather. The PC material automatically rebounds under pressure, and is not afraid of accidental damage. It is much lighter than stainless steel. It is a reflector that can take into account both lightweight and weather resistance.

Dimensions: 100cm/80cm

12.PO series:

• Lightest and smallest mirror
• Suitable for thinner poles

Extremely light reflector, suitable for thin poles or walls (2″~2.5″). The PO series adopts PC mirror surface + PP backplane, which is very light in weight. When you need to install in a location that does not have a thick wall or pole to support a heavy stainless steel mirror, you can choose the PO series. It is easy to install and is a good choice for private entry and exit mirrors.

Dimensions: 66cm/60cm/45cm/30cm

where to set up the mirror

If you want to install mirrors on public land or beside public roads, you can ask your local government first . Some can be set by themselves. For some, you need to apply to the district office. After evaluation, the county government transportation bureau will apply for the “Apply for Traffic Safety Facilities” operation process, and the government will set it up after applying for the budget.

If you set up reflectors on private land and driveways, you can purchase the installation yourself . It is recommended to set the reflectors to see the position of vehicles coming from a distance before entering the public road.

How to Set Up and Install the Mirror

Pole is generally the most common way to set up the mirror

• Dig a 40*40cm hole in the ground with a depth of about 50cm
• After the pole is inserted, half fill with concrete and stones and vent
• Add the other half of the concrete and level it
• After the condensation, check whether it is vertical and stable, and then start to install the mirror
• If your reflector is replaced with a new one, just check its diameter and install it after confirming that it is correct.

If you set the reflector on the wall , you can use drilling equipment to fix the additional wall hanging on the wall, and then install it with the reflector.

The mirror surface and back plate will be assembled first when the mirror leaves the factory. You only need to install the attached tube bundle, iron parts and mirror on the pole, which can be completed within ten minutes. When installing the reflector, do not directly screw it. After being temporarily fixed, return to the simulated driving position, confirm that the mirror is installed in a position where the driver can see the blind spot, and then tighten the screws to fix the height and angle. When outdoors, the mirror is often installed at a height of two to three meters, so that the driver can easily see it and avoid causing people and vehicles to come into contact with the mirror. After confirming the completion, tear off the film covering the mirror surface.

Follow-up cleaning and maintenance of mirrors

Mirrors require essentially no maintenance. Just when the dust adheres to the surface for a long time and the image is unclear, rinse the sand and dust adhering to the mirror surface with clean water first, then use neutral soapy water and a sponge to clean the mirror surface, and then rinse with clean water. The PC mirror can also be directly rinsed with clean water. If it is installed in a place that is not suitable for washing with water, you can use a tissue or a soft brush to gently brush off the dust, because both materials are easy to scratch, do not use a hard brush or wipe vigorously.

Remarks: Please be sure to wash the dust as much as possible. If there is too much dust left, use a sponge to clean and wipe it, which will easily scratch the mirror surface.