Kimball & Young Mirrors are warranted free from defects in material and
workmanship. All metal finishes and reflective materials are fully
warranted for three years.
The life of the finish will be best cared for, especially in areas of
high heat and moisture, by keeping all surfaces clean and dry. Cleaning
should be done with a non-abrasive cleaner and soft polishing cloth.
The warranty does not cover damages resulting from an accident after
purchase, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, or loss of parts.
Claims for damage occurring during shipment should be made to the
freight carrier. For lighted mirrors, this warranty does not cover the
original light bulb beyond the "normal" lifetime of the bulb, or
replacement bulbs.
FAQ's
1. How does a mirror magnify?
Magnification in traditional "bent-glass" mirrors is a product of the
curvature of the bend and the diameter of the glass. Greater curvature
produces greater magnification. As the curvature increases, the
possibility of distortion increases, especially as the diameter of the
glass also increases. Generally speaking, it is for this reason that
most larger diameter mirrors have less magnification than the smaller
diameter styles.
2. Do I have to worry about the metal frames pitting or tarnishing?
Our Kimball & Young metal-framed mirrors go through a 4-step process
to prevent pitting and tarnishing.
Step 1.
Cleans the metal in a neutralizing water bath.
Step 2.
Treats the metal in a pre-plating nickel bath.
Step3.
Uses an acid-bath plating method to apply the chrome, gold, or nickel
plating.
Step 4.
Finishes the process with an application of an anti-tarnishing lacquer
coating.
