Mirror in a Spray Can

[@maryc1396]

Hi Leah.....yet another great video! Just wanted you to know, I once used this product on my medicine cabinet mirror. For some reason, the mirror had several spots where the mirrored layer had come loose and flaked off on the back (from the moisture, maybe). I found this product and gave it a try. I must say, it covered the spots enough so it looks like a brand new mirror.😊

[@seejanedrill]

that is pretty cool!

[@roxinante8345]

That's good news because I have exactly the same issue!

[@olympusnyc]

So did you spray the back of that medicine cabinet glass?

[@davewilliamson4478]

Thanks Leah! 6 years later and this was a great breakdown of this product. Appreciate your review!

[@mikemerriott1326]

I subscribed a long time ago, always good stuff. I've noticed most of the comments are from women well I'm a guy and I learn new things here quite often. You talk like you're packed to the gills with wisdom, always good stuff looking forward to the next one.

[@Barbarra63297]

LOL Leah you crack me up, I'm the same way in a DIY store or hardware store, my curiosity gets the best of me, sometimes I am disappointed and sometimes pleasantly surprised! This product intrigues me, might be something for antique restorers who don't want the expense of re-silvering old mirrors, this spray actually gives the glass an older not so bright finish. Pity I don't restore anymore I have no excuse to buy a box of this product lol.

[@seejanedrill]

HI Barb, yes, it definitely does not give a "new mirror" look, so I can see how that could work

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

I just adore you! I could listen to you teaching me all day. Lol sometimes that's exactly what I do! After watching your skills on the lathe I ordered the same lathe from Rockler AND the same carbide tools. You have earned my trust very quickly and your opinion is greatly valued. Keep on drilling sister! XOX Cheri

[@seejanedrill]

CA woodworks have fun with that lathe and thanks for the very nice comment

[@stuartowens3506]

Whoever the 8 people are that give Leah’s videos a thumbs down, I just have to say, “really?” Love all your vids, Leah! Keep me coming!

[@nullobject5943]

They just missed the like, it happens 😁

[@patriciaemanuele2877]

Two thumbs up and Toes if i could ❤❤❤ her knowledge

[@quetzalflight5790]

Leah , Thank you again Excellent video.😁👍 Got a tip for you Leah; For cleaning glass, use newspaper it works great. Glass is clean without streaks I only tried it on glass. Though I am going to try on chrome, the newspaper cleaning that is then i will try that glass in a spray can.

[@seejanedrill]

Edgar Araujo. Actually I was looking to use newspaper but it quickly occurred to me that I hadn't purchased a paper in years. 😊

[@orscrub3161]

i think it would be great for crafting. spray inside vases?, jars?, etc for an interesting effect. pretty kewl stuff Leah, tanks!

[@spoonface9698]

This is like the equivalent of Sesame Street for adults. Educational and soothing at the same time 😊

[@CrankyPantss]

That stuff looks really cool! I can see how that would be fun for unique builds, crafts, and novelty items. Thanks for checking that out for us, Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Linda!

[@oscarluquin8107]

Leah!! Great video!! You know Leah I been doing construction with my home almost two years in October, and I remember when i started I I had no clue on which direction to turn. I have watched 98% of your videos and thanks to you I have learned sooooooooooooooooooo much and decided to take over this whole renovation. . I have viewed other DIY videos and I can honestly say I have yet to see anyone who is as informative as you are.Its as if you were teaching a class. Now my house is close to done and I have pretty much flipped my home completely and looks amazing. If you were local I invite you for some blue moons and give you a tour of my craftsman style bungalow home. I just want to truly say thank you for what you do here and for always responding to our queries and concerns. I am sure everyone agrees when I say that you are a FRIEND and not just someone we see behind a monitor twice a week. You're the BEST LEAH! Again thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

John Doe Hi John, Thanks that means a lot to me. I'm curious, where do you live?

[@oscarluquin8107]

@@seejanedrill hi leah my name is Oscar thats just my screenane lol I live in long beach ca.

[@mikeprell2747]

I find your videos to be some of the very best I've seen! That said and meant, thank you for this mirroer paint application! An Aunt of mine gave me an old rounded beveled mirror that, over the years, has lost about 90 % if its finish. If I strip and clean it as you've instructed, I think that I'll be able to restore it to an acceptable condition . If it works, or even comes close, I'll send a pic. Thanks again. This old dog has learned alot from you.

[@rockshot100]

Leah, I just stumbled over you- so to speak, love you and subscribed and cannot wait to binge watch. So many secrets that nobody ever told me, probably because they didn't know.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, rockshot100, and welcome to our channel!

[@rockshot100]

@@seejanedrill Leah, you are very talented! You have an uncanny knack of explaining in detail without overdoing it. Even if I had no interest in your content (which I do), I would still watch to see if I could mimic your style. Plus you just seem like such a sweet lady. A beautiful soul. Much love and appreciation from Florida.

[@MrBonners]

There is a copper version also. Make old world industrial glass and steampunk mirror cabinet fronts. It is in all the Home Depots and Lowes of my city, many.

[@T3103N]

I never leave comments but I watch all videos have for years! Even have my daughter watching you learning things. Just wanted to say thank you and keep making great vids💙

[@seejanedrill]

terri nowakowski Thank you. I appreciate the comment.

[@spoonface9698]

I could listen to Leah read the periodic table and it would be sooo relaxing 😀

[@marjoriejudge5348]

cool - was skeptical when I saw this in a store and figured it was for a craft project - but now would consider it for the right project - thanks for the video and detailed instruction

[@roxinante8345]

Very good demonstration. I have tiny spots I need to repair where opening the bathroom cabinet over the years has caused the silvering to erode. I think this might just do the trick! Thanks!

[@rmhutchins7]

Thanks! I purchased Mirror Effect several months ago to use for a project (though, I haven/t used it yet). This video has given me more insight on how to use it, and what to expect. P.S. I thoroughly enjoy your videos!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, and thank you so much!

[@Gingerdust1970]

Leah is an awesome teacher! Learning so much! Thank you Leah!

[@zb7688]

Absolutely love ur channel. THANK YOU. I’m gaining more confidence with each of ur posts.

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

I've seen a patio door done in squares and painted so as to create a checkerboard effect that was awesome and only tape a bit of paper and the paint was used! Your imagination will set the limits. (I've even seen a misting coat used to effect a sort of sun screen effect on windows to cut glare.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂👍

[@marilynnarnold811]

Love your channel. I come here every time I need to figure out how to do something around the house or car.

[@AyanAdin]

I am great fan of you.. really loves your tips more and more.. i try everything.. i don't miss any video's of you. i am always waiting for your next video. i inspire your chanel and start a small chanel but still like your video to see

[@younghokim1994]

Omg the story about the camping just made my weekend.

[@flowergrowersmith449]

That would be good for making mirrors for the garden when you need to get sunlight reflection or to make the garden seem larger! Would it be cheaper than buying an actual mirror?

[@kdrop4890]

As a new sub to ur show and a trades person myself I hav to say u are amazing - keep those vids coming I'm still learning :-) - Greetings from Toronto

[@lp8431]

That was amazing. I saw this product before but never knew how it worked. Thanks for the tip.

[@seejanedrill]

It's my pleasure.

[@HogsHeadStudios]

I'll keep bacon and bread in a can for my next camping trip! Thanks, Leah!

[@alanmullock381]

Wonder how it would work on wood turnings? Off to see if i can get it in the U.K! Thanks Leah👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@seejanedrill]

Hi Alan...it has to be used on glass or plexiglass

[@michelecrown2426]

OMG! I have been dragging a piece of Plexiglas around that was mirrored on one side for years. I've been miserly using pieces of it for various projects and just used up the last piece :( I can't wait to get a can of this and try it. Thanks again for a simple, informative video.

[@billrichardson6620]

Mirror in a spray can, that’s genius. I didn’t even know that was a thing! Thanks

[@giftboutiq]

I like this for crafts! Saves a lot of money! Thank you Leah!!

[@seejanedrill]

you''re very welcome!

[@dwiles6782]

Just another hint for everyone, if you spray the back of the glass black (2 coats) after your last coat of mirror finish has dried you will get even better results. When I worked in the paint department at Home Depot I loved to do demos with this product.

[@seejanedrill]

Excellent tip! Thank you for sharing this. 👍

[@RonConsumer]

I don't know Leah it looks pretty clear to me... another great video thanks for the product review.👍

[@seejanedrill]

LOL

[@angr3819]

Thank you. I wondered if it were any good. It's fine for reflecting light in a dark end of hallway. Much less expensive than buying plate glass mirror.

[@jeffreygraham4058]

I'm actually a little bummed out now because at the Lowe's in my town they had a box of that exact same kind on sale and I passed it up maybe I can go back and it will still be there because I sure could use some of that on some projects of mine thanks for the video always an inspiration

[@garthlocklin6355]

Wow, interesting. I always have repainted my car wheels/hubcaps every few years to keep them looking nice as the car ages. I have tried all the chrome or bright aluminum paint and it looks OK. I already know I won't get chrome unless I pay for it to be chromed and I need to spend my money in other places. Maybe next time I will try this stuff. Thanks!

[@aletheakelly1010]

"Mercury glass" type vase by spraying the inside of a clear flower vase? Maybe turn that into a lamp? Also, Leah, I clicked the Amazon link and discovered the COOLEST part: this exists in GOLD!!

[@mistersmith3986]

Leah, you are amazing. Thank you sister.

[@seejanedrill]

mister smith 😊

[@ibidesign]

Thanks for this, Leah. I'm going to experiment with it on the inside of some clear plastic after I've vacformed some custom pieces, too.

[@bobwolf1811]

I can think of lots of things to do with this paint. This sounds like a Cool Tool Tuesday idea!

[@Ghost_Os]

The finished result reminds me of the way really old mirrors look. Probably be a while before it shows up in any of the stores near me, but I'll start bugging them all to carry it.

[@kbryant187]

I've seen people use this before. However, their technique was not as thorough as yours and yielded poor results. You really know your stuff, lady. You are so smart and easy to listen to. I love your videos. TFS

[@seejanedrill]

Hey Karen, thank you for your kind words!

[@walterpalmer2749]

Treat your glass with 91% alcohol for clean and dry. Could this be used for a solar cooker ? A mirror in a backwoods hunting cabin?

[@bernadettepesce773]

Leah, thank you. I want to use a mirror I inherited from my dad but some of the silvering has flaked off in a small spot. I'm hoping to be able to use this mirror paint to make the repair.

[@rosm6621]

Wonder if you could use this on plexiglass. I am looking for a mirror for inside my RV that will not break if I hit a bump in the road. So avoiding glass would be great. Thanks Leah!

[@semco72057]

That looks like a nice product and could be handy for getting that mirror finish on glass.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks, Sidney...nice to hear from you, as always!

[@semco72057]

I hope you all are not dealing with any more fires out there this time of year.

[@valerielarsen6]

Just found your site and may I say, LOVED IT!!!! I've just subscribed and can't wait for more. Keep up your wonderful work.

[@seejanedrill]

Welcome, Valerie! Glad you found is.

[@davida369]

I have been looking at this stuff to spray the inside of an anglepoise lampshade to reflect the light better with an energy bulb, there seem to be better products out there that give the mirror effect on the sprayed surface, think its marketed as chrome in a spray can, but the decent ones on youtube are not available in the UK, lol.

[@josesevilla7618]

Love your personality. Thanks for the video!

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

Leah that is fantastic it really worked

[@seejanedrill]

yep, sure did! 🙂

[@mindthependulum6245]

Even if I know and have experience with any topic on any of your videos, I still enjoy watching. You are so very nice!

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you so much!

[@nadarawortham2901]

ok. so this is the second video of yours that I have watched. I must say "I am hooked". I am a crafter and we are in the process of buying a home ( needs work for our taste) . I just love the way you explain things so that anyone can understand. I will be looking forward to more videos. Question... any ideas , recomaditions on refinishing countertops? house we are buying has good condition countertops form the early 70's? Thank you for all that you do. I will be using this spray mirror

[@andy-jac]

Great video. I like the idea of using it on Lexan plastic for a project I'm starting. Say, do you know the product that makes glass a one way mirror? Thanks.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Wonder if you applied clear coat to the actual paint side how it would look? Maybe have a mirror motorbike tank etc?

[@refabbedrehab7810]

I love this woman!!!!

[@bloodgain]

This would be a good option for making stage mirrors. You don't want a plain mirror, because it will reflect back the stage lights too strongly. The way it's usually done is either with non-reflective silver paint, which doesn't look real at all, or by using a real mirror (glass or the cheap flexible plastic sheets) and dulling it by covering it with something like hair spray. Using this, you could make a custom mirror with cardboard, luan, or lexan, and it would be _just_ reflective enough to be a mirror, but not too reflective for on stage. And if it was still too reflective, you could sand it out a little. Best of all, it would be practically indestructible and reusable, which is just what you want.

[@Tehcarp]

I think that’s the original product.

[@mikea3552]

Yet another great video Leah! I used this on my garage door windows, just to get extra privacy. They came out great! Just thought I'd share what I used these cans for :)

[@sjr7822]

Good idea, Think I will do the same

[@gschinadoll6708]

If the mirror is on the unpainted side, would that still work? Great idea.

[@seejanedrill]

Mike A Nice!

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

How do you think it would work on plexi-glass? It would be nice to be able to make “safety mirrors.” Great video! 👍🏼

[@turnipsucks6416]

Confused. Great content, and only 296K subs. A fantastic number, but deserving of more!

[@seejanedrill]

thank you 🙂

[@actiongirl5]

How do you find these things?. I have never heard of such a thing before! I love these videos where you show us something really unexpected and how to use it.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂👍

[@philippatrick9003]

Very cool product. Thank for sharing.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@JennySimon206]

You are a great carpenter. I bet you follow a recipe pretty well too. :)

[@lucacorallocaro4287]

I saw this video like 2 years ago and today it's going to save the day

[@giftboutiq]

You continue to amaze me!!!

[@yolandagofigure]

Awesome... Thank you for this now I can fix my antique mirror

[@toddhodgson2130]

Paint inside the house to reflect IR back into the room. May be fun too?

[@IvoryS2012]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful and interesting. I’m going to try it.

[@seejanedrill]

🙂👍

[@kamoboko86]

Can you cut and buff the back side of the paint to get a mirror finish?

[@kidcitylynnwood6324]

Thank you Leah, another great video.

[@elained2448]

And y’all need to toast that B&M bread in a can. Mom used to get it at the beginning of hurricane season when they came back and I came to the mainland. Dad loved the kind with raisins then he’d slop a big spoon of apple butter on it. We’d have that with fried spam and pineapple. Haven’t had it since I left home. Walmart was sold out of Canned chicken, canned tuna and even Spam! They had water and beer though

[@mikeprell2747]

MREs Baby! MREs!

[@elained2448]

Mike Prell ok who wants to trade...;)

[@kareno8634]

Love 'Boston Brown Bread'! Make batch > pour batter in lrg soup cans to bake in. ~ & With Raisins too! = )

[@elained2448]

Karen O That’s how my Grandma and Aunts would send my uncle bread during WWII, the soldiers would heat it up in the can over the fire.

[@kayBTR]

Karen O What’s the recipe for that batter?

[@808chevykev]

OMG wow! Ill keep that one in mind for the future. Thanks for the share!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@spppsydney]

Love your work as always

[@seejanedrill]

thank you!

[@servant74]

How does it work for a 'half mirror', one that could have, say a TV behind it, and it would look like a mirror, until the TV is turned on. or as a one-way mirror between a darkened room, and a lighter room. Just a thought,

[@jessicawest7378]

Which is the better sprayer the one with the tank on top, or the one with the tank below?

[@Nesmorbutt]

You could use that to paint an old satelite dish, which would make a good parabolic reflector, find the focal point and cook you canned bacon to perfection without the need for fuels, just sunlight

[@sjr7822]

I wonder, I've got an old satellite dish I've saved for a solar oven

[@bobwolf1811]

Darren Corbett -- this is a cool idea. Remember, though, that the painted side of the glass in the video was not the mirror side. The mirror effect showed up on the non-painted side.

[@Nesmorbutt]

Bob Wolf true, perhaps treating the end result with some cut and polish car wax would bring a improved level of reflection to the dish.

[@lammieandrews75]

I want to try to replicate the mirrored tiles with gold veining running through it (1970’s). Thought I’d try the glass from the Dollar Store picture frames and gold craft paint. Not sure what to adhere them to the wall with if it works. Any ideas?

[@barbarap1112]

Love all your instruction videos.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@tonyhemingway7980]

where do you find bacon in a can. we used to get it at Kmart, back in the 1970s but haven't seen it for years.

[@seejanedrill]

I know, right? It is actually available though Amazon...I put a link in the video description...but it's really pricey that way, kind of defeats the purpose of "bacon in a can"

[@BrianWilliams-cq3ys]

Wow a mirror in a can who would have thought that's very impressive might be useful for certain applications don't know if I've ever seen it of course I don't have a use for a product like this but I do know they are people that do have a use for it and would love to have a can of the mirror and a can thank you very much for that great tip Brian Williams Guthrie Oklahoma

[@selvammaniamawasi697]

Fantastic product

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@davida369]

The people using the chrome spray seem to give the painted surface a light buff when dried, seems to improve the reflective quality, probably a micro fibre cloth.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Wow, that is impressive for mirror from a can... thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@deweygravesjr.122]

I'm going to remember this! Nice video!

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@dcornelle]

love you after watching this video! thank you so much for it.

[@TheMightyGinkgo]

Holy moley! how am I just finding out about this?! I have to share this with everyone! Mostly because I always wanted to have a Giant Mirror but Giant mirrors run in the hundreds, if I can get some glass and spray i up for a mirror effect. It's about to turn into Versailles in this house. XD

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Great review. Thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@f.k.burnham8491]

I think it wouold be great for painting the glass on the back of a shadow or nic-nac box, so you can see the back of the items on display. I wished this product had been around 10 years or so back when I built a neon Endless Box. I could have saved well over $100.00 in mirror costs.

[@johnernest2779]

So cool 😎 i never knew about this, thanks leah

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, John!

[@Bageera63]

I bet this paint will give vases an old mercury glass effect. Cool! Thanks!

[@seejanedrill]

Bageera Sixtythree I could that

[@seejanedrill]

I could see that

[@Ghost_Os]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@thomasdavidson7057]

Could you use it to repair the backing on older mirror

[@manalkhan2395]

what a skill great woman on earth

[@seejanedrill]

🙂

[@michellerichards9948]

Wow I Swear I Love You And Your channel I Learn a lot from you Wow!!!!❤

[@seejanedrill]

Michelle Richard-Calvin thanks

[@slantedandenchanted.1992]

Rustoleum rules. The Home Depot usually keeps it in stock. I had to try it as well as their "Frosted Glass" for little craft projects.

[@REVerbtalk]

18 dislikes, really? I mean do you guys/gals wake up arguing with yourselves in your mirror every morning or something good grief. LOVE YOUR VIDS LEAH!!!

[@seejanedrill]

😀👍

[@hughtempleton8640]

Wow , leah that cool . 😎

[@robertpettus9761]

Can you repair old mirrors with this?

[@jofloresz]

Glass is great Leah but you need to try it with plastic that way you can have a mirror that is light weight.

[@rodgerq]

This will be great for model making

[@joebrown1382]

I use Alclad chrome but this looks easier to use.