Clear Zone Review: Does this Blind Spot Mirror Work?

[@MrDrokkul]

I got these and I liked them so much I bought several sets. Not for other cars, though, just my daily driver. I have one on the top, bottom, and side of each mirror to form a "mirror flower". I can now actually see things BEFORE they happen. Kind of like the movie Minority Report...but with more mirrors.

[@kenmore01]

LOL

[@Subfightr]

Well the bright side is now you get to test a paint repair product!

[@Freakinreviews]

Haha! That's so true...

[@Clell65619]

Purely out of curiosity, is there any reason you didn't try to use the adhesive strip without the adhesive? By that I mean, not pealing the strips and just using it as a pad?

[@TYT695]

lol!!

[@unstoppableking2356]

Lol

[@dennisg.3364]

I actually agree. You should do a paint repair product.

[@noeldillabough2153]

If you ever want to remove anything with adhesive without damage, use a heat gun (or even a hair dryer); works great! Use it for labels stuck on products too.

[@Crazywaffle5150]

Noel Dillabough That is what I use.

[@thokk10289]

Or a freeze spray will get it off

[@AlbaderBohamad]

Heat guns could severely damage your car paint job if not used very carefully

[@TechnologistAtWork]

Alcohol works too.

[@Mixwell1983]

Id rather buy the cheap round fish eye mirrors that attach directly onto your main mirror or like you have already on your mirror from the factory.

[@jamey48]

Not worth the money. The cheap 4 dollar per pair from auto zone work just as well.

[@jamey48]

Just to let people know, I got the triangle shaped stick on mirrors from auto zone. They are adjustable. But the round type are much better. The triangle shaped ones can go out of adjustment when you shut the doors.

[@WilAdams]

Okay, full disclosure. While I was deciding on my new car, I rented a Fusion, and I HATED it. As a Hybred it measured how environmentally friendly my driving was by displaying a branch with lots of leaves across the dash after you parked. The number of leaves indicated how friendly your driving was to the environment. Sadly, my branch was a skeletal twig after every drive, and I simply did not like being rebuked by a car. Instead I opted for a Mazda Miata.

[@JunkiesTube]

I bought these mirrors for getting a better overview when parking, I think the regular sidemirrors should be used for blind spots behind, and the wide angle mirrors as a park helping tool to avoid bumping into anything... I just adjust em' to only view my rear tyres and the back corners of my car, this way I can see parking lines clearly + everything there gets close to my rear end - Try it!

[@williamthethespian]

Lol! Your frustrations are so familiar to all of us, it was encouraging, as in "hey, he has those days too!" Don't know about anyone else, but I didn't think the mirrors looked bad; gave the cars a kind of cop car look. With cars equipped with attached blind spot mirrors, the additions seem redundant, but as an add-on, they could have value; I'd buy them. (P.s. the Big Horn Sheep were really cool. We see them in Co in the mountains, but in a herd like that, not very often.)

[@mustang19898]

I'd probably use it because I've been involved in two wrecks that were the result of someone being in my blind spot and I couldn't see them. One totaled a car and one didn't but still did significant damage. Also my car is over 10 years old and is kinda beat up and rough looking so I wouldn't mind having the little mirrors on my mirrors and the way it looked. Couldn't make my car look any worse lol

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Sheep watching--a cool extra!

[@miketype1each]

Wifey gave me a set of these as a Christmas present. From the start, it was apparent that the screws were an issue. Upon my initial inspection, the provided sticky foam strips didn't appear substantial enough. Your test confirmed that. A bit of polyurethane foam may do the trick instead. Thanks for the review!

[@Al-ds3sw]

Some poor kid is searching the park for his two tennis balls lol

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

You would think the manufacturer would have the courtesy to use a non marring screw.

[@jameshoward1955]

Actually they look fine and to remove adhesive just use WD-40.

[@RabidWolf1966]

1>calling a Ford Fusion a "sports car"....lol 2>The adhesive pad goes adhesive side on the Clearzone mirror, NOT on your rearview mirror....that way it sticks to the Clearzone and will move from vehicle to vehicle, though I think that it's really meant to be put on one vehicle and left there.

[@MrZacharyvanalphen]

Shane Cheatham its not a rearveiw mirror.... Lol

[@beefchickenandfishtacoscen4005]

I love these. I have them on my 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith and they have saved my butt on numerous occasions. Oddly enough, I think they enhance the appearance of my car....kinda make it look a little luxurious and not just a everyday driver. I've had several co-workers here at Wal-Mart say that they look good on the car too.

[@jotallica898]

What the hell hahaha 😅

[@kenmore01]

LOL

[@hearditfirst8010]

Walmart employee driving a rolls Royce for daily, what?

[@marks9127]

​@@hearditfirst8010Yeah, it is completely normal. I installed a pair of these blind spot mirrors on my 2015 Lamborghini Avantador, luckily they are budget friendly so I don't have to overwork as a security guard at KFC😊

[@HopeinSpades]

I'd probably have replaced the adhesive pads with a couple of similarly-thick soft-rubber pads. Soft rubber for extra grip and to give something for the screws to hold to without letting them damage any paint.

[@daviddidonato8186]

What if you want to go through a car wash?

[@TheJoeshExperience]

Bet you they fly off.

[@IowaKim]

@@TheJoeshExperience and scratch the paint on your mirrors in the process!

[@mrbisshie]

RIP

[@donw804]

Like Tammy responded, I was thinking that on some cars, you might be able to use it on the underside of the mirror. The challenge is the passenger side which could be too low to see. Otherwise, it may not look as ugly when placed below.

[@MrCougar214]

This is a product that takes advantage of ignorance. You don't need "blind spot" mirrors on your car. 99.9% of the population don't set their mirrors correctly. Everyone wants to adjust their mirrors so they can see the rear of their car, this is wrong. To properly adjust your mirrors, sit in the drivers seat, place your head against the driver window, and adjust your mirror out just till you can barely see the side of your car. For the passenger mirror, sit yourself as far to the passenger side as you can to get yourself almost in the middle of the car, and adjust your mirror the same as the driver side where you can barely see the side of your car. Done, zero blind spots. With your mirrors adjusted this way, when you look in your mirrors and a car is coming at you, you will see them in your mirror and before they leave your mirror view, your peripheral vision will pick them up. Stop adjusting your mirrors to see the back of the car, that is what your windshield rear view is for!!

[@ahmedsalah7474]

"your peripheral vision will pick them up" so it's peripheral vision not true vision? i think that still means there's a blind spot? please correct me if am wrong

[@IowaKim]

I adjust similarly when a car leaves my rearview mirror it should be entering my side mirror when it leaves my side mirror then I should see it through the side of my car so no blind spot. So yes you're correct. Not sure why they don't teach this in driver's training. I know where the side of my car is so I don't need to see it obviously.

[@thrishulh9834]

Great for parking in tight spaces

[@theyellowshoe]

"Place on top of the mirror", what if a person wanted to put it on a different location on the car mirror?

[@RabidWolf1966]

You place it on top because that is the location it has to be to in for you be able to see your blind spot

[@marquelampert37]

Just a short note about the adhesive residue and removing it without damaging the paint. At Sally’s Beauty Supply on line there is a product available online. It’s called “Calm” azulene oil. It’s sold as a post waxing treatment- confused? ask your wife/girl friend. It’s not expensive and other then a cotton ball and a bit of elbow grease. I think you’ll be rather surprised at the ease of removing the adhesive residue from all sorts of surfaces. I’ve never tried to use it on clothing , but the oil does not stain fabric when treated with a stain spray. Hope this helps! Good videos, give Bailey a hug and a fresh tennis ball!

[@ayekantspeylgud]

LOL at the big horned sheep hanging out

[@Karishin32]

Put the adhesive side up, sticking to the bottom of the clear zone and not the mirror.

[@Freakinreviews]

It's counterintuitive, but I suppose that could have worked better than the other way.

[@tombranstetter68]

@@Freakinreviews they shoulda made a hard plastic buffer plate for the screwside...poor design imo

[@pattaschner6377]

That wouldn't work, either the screws would push the adhesive backing away from the Clear Zone so it is not stuck to anything, or the screws would go right through it and the screws would be right on the mirror and scratch.

[@jbourque99]

and Ditto on the WD40. with that and Duct tape a fella can do almost anything!

[@antonnym214]

You are right to be upset about how it attaches. I think they should offer a magnetic option.

[@strangecathedrals]

I can see how well it widens the view, that's good, but surely they could improve the design. Hey James - thank you for giving us a taste of Hemingway Park. Love it when find you're able to spin us through places! Bailey, she's the sunshine ♥ ♥ ♥ Thanks for this studied review!

[@mjhonold8530]

Sorry about about your mirrors!! Will that's another as seen on tv product I won't buy!! Thanks!!

[@mikalakimo2038]

"wait, who's holding the steering wheel" - best quote ever

[@scroopynoopers3864]

Yo your videos are so good! Love the editing and the sheep!! 👌

[@anonymouse9355]

Is the triangular blindspot mirror on the mirror face stock? If not, could you give us the brand/model of that mirror?

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

I see a DIY auto paint repair kit review in our future. lol. Great video.

[@Freakinreviews]

I'm hoping for an As Seen on TV paint repair kit I can review!

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

Freakin' Reviews maybe this one? www.asseenontvpros.com/Simoniz-Fix-It-Pro-Car-Scratch-Remover-Pen--As-Seen-On-TV_p_14.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkNfSBRCSARIsAL-u3X8XBpvj5AsoDop1om-b1sLQhT0zC8OhYBSUjvGFzMyE-eb8vS1cQgMaAjINEALw_wcB

[@lordvlygar2963]

It isn't mentioned in the instructions, but I feel they would loom better if you placed them on the bottom of the mirrors. Also, it seems to work as well as any blind spot mirror you can buy at auto part stores.

[@STB-jh7od]

That does sound better for looks.

[@Allan-et5ig]

Nice video; it's a safety device. My Kia has no blind spot mirror but does have a huge, dangerous blind spot. You should review it on those grounds only in my opinion.

[@thehochmaster2]

It might look better if you attached it to the side of your mirror instead of the top, but that sort of defeats the wideness of the product to begin with. As for the paint scratching, you could attach the pad adhesive side up, then a small metal plate, and then attach the mirror. The plate will let you tighten those screws to kingdom come without harming your car.

[@kingcastle8758]

2:44 puts up other hand "wait who's holding the steering wheel" lmao

[@stangtrax]

If people would learn out to set the side mirrors correctly most vehicles would not have really a blind spot. Some vehicles mirrors will not adjust far enough out. If you can see the side of your car in a mirror then it is wrong. You should see a different view in each if the 3 mirrors to make 1 big view connected.

[@winns35]

If you have your mirrors adjusted properly there is no such thing as a blind spot.

[@JohnM...]

Doesn't even attach. Edit: I got mine to attach, BUT, in place of the sticky bit - which doesn't make sense, as metal screws on metal sticky means screws will slip. In place of the sticky pads, use a small (4mm thick, 12mm wide) piece of rubber, like rubber banding. This ensures the mirror doesn't get scratched.

[@GUITARS002]

I would recommend an autobahn blind spot mirror. You line it up with your outdoor mirror and push firmly to the windshield and yes it goes inside your car to the windshield.

[@joem1767]

The adhesive won't harm factory paint, but the whole set screw attachment is pretty stupid. Double sided automotive tape would be better. Also they do look dorky on most cars as you pointed out on your Fusion.

[@rsALEX]

You can use naphta, lighter fluid, or paint thinner to get oil/plastic based glues off.

[@elsacisneros1347]

Use a product like Goo Gone to remove the adhesive strip for the dorky mirrors you don't need. :)

[@Freakinreviews]

Hah! Well put Elsa.

[@curiosity2314]

No I would not use it, there are other alternatives out there that stick directly to your existing mirror. They should have provided a plastic strip with a non slip surface that could not be penetrated. I have a 2017 Ford Escape with the blind spot mirrors, best thing since sliced bread. Check out Canada's worst drivers on KZbin, interesting show.

[@ehsankiani542]

thanks man for sharing such a comprehensive and instructive video. cheers! :)

[@moochnhowzn]

Commonsense states that you should put something in between the screws in the paint on your Mira like a piece of plastic or aluminium etc

[@MacFyrestone]

I have those. They do look dumb on cars. They look decent on trucks though i believe

[@ill_minded9986]

My buddy, got them too and didn’t like the look. I told him to install them under mirror housing.. looks better.

[@anonymouse9355]

For everyone saying the adhesive side goes on the clearview... no it doesn't. 1. If it was meant to go that way, the manufacturer would put it on before it leftvthe factory. Otherwise what's the point of having the consumer do it. 2. The adhesive is to give it a stronger bond to the car. Otherwise it would just be held on by two little screws sitting on top of the mirror. See how that works out going 75mph.

[@l.a.raustadt518]

They appear to work. Having a friend move them into a workable position before attaching is the key. As a retired trucker would put on pick up as more info on road is alway s better. On a new car , no way. Good info .

[@jewlen9274]

Good to know, thanks for the review. I saw this in store the other day and wondered.... Will stop wondering now and pass them up.

[@kataksel8151]

1:27 had me dying 😂😂😂🤣💀

[@godsbestdd]

Now if there were only a mirror in the car so you can see straight behind you. Oh, wait...

[@eskimochild87]

They look tacky. No point of this with the blind spot mirrors. I would’ve used it on the focus first

[@RabidWolf1966]

looks is not what they're for, they're to help see in your blind spot

[@user-yc8pf6vj6u]

Good luck going through a car wash without losing those mirrors

[@DemonicAkumi]

Couldn't they add some sort of padding or rubber pr something on the bottom of the screws instead than that lame adhesive? Would last longer than one use.

[@janakadesilva4950]

yes, you are correct I also don't like the look of it how it comes out of the car Thanks, you helped me with buying decision :)

[@HFVidShotz]

Can they be laced on the bottom of the mirror? Wouldn't stand out so much if mounted on the lower part of mirror. Thanks bra.

[@mmmfloorpie]

Could you mount them underneath the mirror? They'd be less noticeable that way.

[@alexpadillayt]

Question do you recommend any blind spot mirrors for a Nissan Xterra I've been looking but some have bad reviews can you recommend any?

[@mariestark392]

That’s how we did it in prehistoric times, adjust the mirror. The felt was to go on the car so as not to scratch your car.

[@silvrsurfer]

Hey can you tell me the specific blindspot mirror you have in the corner of your mirrors?

[@jbwilde5106]

Thanks James,

[@leonardosanchez6707]

Love the videos very honest keep em coming! Saved me a ton of money thanks!

[@binmandez]

The adhesive pads is supposed to stick to the bottom of the Clear Zone mirror not the actual side/wing mirror... :) funny :) great channel !!

[@Freakinreviews]

If you turned the adhesive facing upward, it would only have two screws in contact with it.

[@minioli01]

Looks pretty ok if you dont really care about how your car looks and it has the benefits of not taking up part of the mirror.

[@TheBlackDog73]

Use black shoes polish in the round tin to cover scratches

[@51cadet]

You could have just used the protective strip without peeling off the paper backing and using the adhesive.

[@artkrot]

What about wind noise? Did it increase?

[@series25a]

Question... how do you get those blindspot mirrors that built in stocks you your car? I have a corolla and don’t know where to get them.

[@GnrMilligan]

I appreciate how you wouldn't like the look of them on your car,but I guess it depends on the car.I would be happy with the look of them on my old 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.

[@EXTREME-DIARRHEA-BLASTING]

I tell my truck the same thing when I jump in. The door ajar alarms annoy the shit out of me. Haha

[@johnslantos5437]

Lol. Sorry you had to mess things up on your car. Funny seeing you upset. Thanks for all the great reviews. Keeps us all informed on how to save more money.

[@sharpie6136]

the blind spot mirrors you have already are better. . .then those clear zone, some kid will see those and hit it with a bat lol

[@DylanAndo]

i got blind spot monitoring, but these would get knocked off by teens if i used them in my area lol

[@adrianram7677]

AppCheating are you white?

[@KrAzEyOvAeDwArD4eVa]

Is it weird that just from seeing a little bit of your driveway I could tell you're in vegas? Love your videos!

[@KrAzEyOvAeDwArD4eVa]

Just finished the video and hears you mention you're in vegas lol. Now I don't feel as creepy.

[@nicknana4319]

Can you take these cars to the automatic car wash with the mirrors on?

[@ZhanLala]

Maybe you're supposed to put the adhesive strip on the product Soo it doesn't scratch your car.. Instead of putting the strip on your car

[@freddynj6140]

How do you think they would look on my Jeep Wrangler?

[@jbourque99]

too late to say it now, but you could have just put the pad under the clamp without pulling the strip off.....sorry

[@Freakinreviews]

That's true, although the screws went right through the pad anyway.

[@jbourque99]

Sorry, James, but maybe it have have made just 2 little spots...This seems like a FAIL product. Can't win them all. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy the reviews that are not in a "controlled environment!!

[@FrancoCastro]

I had one of those and had to remove it. It created a lot of wind noise at highway speed

[@acethecarguy670]

Won’t take the paint off at all Brody your good

[@marquelampert37]

BTW, I use this oil on my skin every other day when I change my medication patch.

[@oliverlloyd8762]

You should have mounted it on the bottom of the main mirror. It would looked better and you would not see the scratches. LOL

[@metschicable]

Yeah, Id be pissed if it scratched my car too!

[@pamelahicks517]

Your dog, Bailey is beautiful!!! Our goldendoodle, Harley, just passed away on Christmas Eve. Enjoy every minute you can spend with your dog. Harley's death has devastated us.

[@Freakinreviews]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that! My condolences to you.

[@JessicaFEREM]

Why don't you get the blind spot mirror that adheres to the mirror itself instead of adding it to the top, it looks nicer because it's not a mushroom on top of the mirror

[@JessicaFEREM]

You can find them on most automobile stores

[@UrAvgRasian]

You didn’t have to use the adhesive could have just used the foam the way it was.

[@STB-jh7od]

This looks like a good product for teens' beater 1st car.

[@pattaschner6377]

Even a thinner piece of rubber would have worked better. It wouldn't slide and screws wouldn't get through to scratch.

[@jenewok]

*James - Could you review the Thermapulse Relief Wrap next? I know they sell it at BB&B. Thank you!*

[@butterflyforeve]

Jenny VanderPas looks cool my only complaint or worry is that it isn't in contact enough on the lower back. I do like the way it will stay on the neck and shoulders but maybe a shorter version would be just as effective for that area and could be cheaper.

[@CaroleMorin]

I have those fish eye mirrors on my main mirrors and they work just fine. Bought another car and bought another pair because they work so well. My mirrors are very aerodynamic and I feel that the additional mirror would alter that. Wouldn't try.

[@beckysweat1577]

Carole Morin which ones are you using?

[@CaroleMorin]

Small round ones like this: prntscr.com/i1igye

[@jlchapman]

I wouldn't have taken the protective backing of the tape.

[@branstasko1]

Good time to try scratch doctor

[@crazyobservations3080]

If you run it thru the carwash it will probably snatch your whole mirror off. Im a round spot mirror guy myself

[@Holtynfuntime]

Those scratches can easily be removed... the adhesive wouldnt have ruined the paint

[@iPat6G]

Can it stay on when you wash your car?

[@uplooq7823]

Great video as always!

[@Malandrin]

that car looks like the one they have in the driving schools

[@drift19234]

Am I the only one to not have a blind spot even with normal mirrors? With the new Michigan driving book it show you how to set mirrors to not have blind slots...

[@mathew8410]

Man. Walter White is Alive...