What to Do When Rearview and Side Mirrors Are Blurred After Rain

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ChristopherLee
07/29/25 7:39pm
Electrically heated rearview mirrors work by heating through the heating wires embedded behind the mirror. The mirror surface temperature gradually rises to over 40°C to accelerate the evaporation of moisture on the mirror. Rain deflectors are suitable for use when the rain is not very heavy, but their effectiveness significantly decreases during heavy rain, only ensuring one-third clarity of the rearview mirror. When glass treated with water repellent gets wet from rain, small water droplets form round beads that can easily roll off the rearview mirror with a slight shake or breeze.
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