What we can do for you

We can immediately ship you any size first surface mirror (also known as front surface mirrors), including very large sizes. Our acrylic mirrors are inexpensive, and can be used for general use. Our optical glass mirrors are much higher quality, and are ideal for high precision projects. Relative to other first surface mirrors, they are more flat and have a more consistent mirror coating from edge to edge. For additional information and pricing about each of our products, please choose one of the following links:

First Surface Glass Mirrors - Optical quality

First Surface Acrylic Mirrors - Standard quality

First Surface Automotive Mirrors - Standard quality

What are first surface mirrors?

First surface mirrors are made for applications requiring a strict reflection without a ghosting effect as seen with a second surface mirror - where a faint secondary reflection could be observed, coming from the front surface of the glass. This includes most optical applications where light is being manipulated in a specific manner. Telescopes, projection televisions, and periscopes use this type of mirror. Our optical grade glass mirrors meet military standards:  Mil-C-48497, Mil-M-13508C, & Mil-STD-810

First surface mirrors do not have a gap
between an object and its reflection


Standard back-coated mirrors have a gap