The Best Way to Transport Glassless Mirrors
Ever since we put Glassless Mirrors on the market, there’s always been the chance of damage when you move them from place to place. We’ve got a few points here that can help minimize that risk.
Number one, don’t drag them on the edge—especially the front edge. That will tear the metallized polyester material and distort the image. Carefully, they can be dragged on the backside, but still not on an abrasive surface.
When the rolling frame is attached to the bottom, that’s always the strongest place to tie down when moving them in a van. The aluminum frame of the Glassless Mirror is fairly fragile. It can bend easily and should not have pressure put on it in any way.
Obviously, the mirrored surface is fairly delicate as well, and even if you place a soft pillow against it while transporting in a car, the vibration and movement can cause the pillow to rub against the surface, which could lead to damage. Ideally, nothing should touch the mirrored surface during transport. The foam corner pieces that the mirrors are originally shipped in work great for keeping them separated so that nothing touches the actual mirror surface.
The Alvas Rolling Frame bases are designed to stack like folding chairs. They also include a bumper guard, which does two things:
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It keeps the wheeled legs stiff so that if they’re accidentally kicked, it doesn’t tweak the fragile aluminum mirror frame.
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It acts as a “bumper guard” when stacking mirrors together. You could literally slide one into the other, and the bumper guard will keep the fragile mirror surfaces from making contact.
Whether you’re setting up for an event, moving to a new space, or just storing them temporarily, following these tips will help keep your mirrors in top condition.
If you’d like a more detailed explanation from Matt, please contact us.
