Replacement mirrors: which statement is accurate?

• A. Replacement mirrors may require applying an adhesive to the back-side
• B. Replacement mirrors may be shipped with an adhesive tape on the backside
• C. Replacement mirrors do not require adhesive
• D. Replacement mirrors may be shipped with adhesive backing or may require applying adhesive

Answer: (D)

When replacing mirrors, the mounting method can vary. Some replacement mirrors come with an adhesive backing already attached, so you just peel and press them into place. In other cases, you must apply adhesive to the mounting surface or to the mirror base to secure it. Because both situations exist, the accurate statement is that replacement mirrors may be shipped with adhesive backing or may require applying adhesive. The other options are too narrow: some mirrors do come with adhesive tape, but not universally; others never require adhesive, which isn’t true for many installations; and saying you always must apply adhesive ignores the cases where adhesive backing is already provided.