Replacement TLR mirror

**Cerebum** · 02-11-2022, 12:33 PM

I have just acquired a lovely old Zeiss Ikoflex TLR. Everything works fine but the mirror is in a mess. Does anyone know an easy way to re-silver it? I am in the UK so it will have to be a UK solution

**Viking42** · 02-11-2022, 08:22 PM

There’s a guy on ebay named Martin, if I recall correctly, who sells new mirrors for all kinds of TLRs. Very reasonable prices. He’s in the US, so not a UK source, but I’m sure shipping to the UK would be reasonable for a small package like that. I got one for my Rolleiflex, and it’s great quality.

Enjoy that Ikoflex. I’ve heard they’re terrific. Unbelievably well engineered, great lenses.

**Cerebum** · 02-12-2022, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by Viking42

There’s a guy on ebay named Martin, if I recall correctly, who sells new mirrors for all kinds of TLRs. Very reasonable prices. He’s in the US, so not a UK source, but I’m sure shipping to the UK would be reasonable for a small package like that. I got one for my Rolleiflex, and it’s great quality.

Enjoy that Ikoflex. I’ve heard they’re terrific. Unbelievably well engineered, great lenses.

Thanks

I found Martin

he is very highly regarded. Sadly shipping is about $30 which would mean I would also be subject to import duty which would add another $15+ on top. Buying from outside the UK is an expensive business.

**Viking42** · 02-12-2022, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Thanks

I found Martin

he is very highly regarded. Sadly shipping is about $30 which would mean I would also be subject to import duty which would add another $15+ on top. Buying from outside the UK is an expensive business.

Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by….

---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ----------

And here you go:

http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=143667#post143667

Hope they can help you.

Last edited by Viking42; 02-12-2022 at 07:59 AM.

**Cerebum** · 02-12-2022, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Viking42

Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by….

---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ----------

And here you go:

Zeiss Ikoflex mirror - Film and Darkroom User

Hope they can help you.

Utterly brilliant. Thank you. I have managed to source some acrylic mirrors that will get me going but I am going to contact the source in the other forum and either have my original Desilvered or buy a new one. I am also going to join said forum

the problem with my search is it kept throwing up answers from 2002

**Viking42** · 02-12-2022, 08:59 AM

Happy to help. I checked their recoating prices and they seem very reasonable. Less than 20GBP for small mirrors. Good luck, and have fun with that camera.

**Cerebum** · 02-12-2022, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Viking42

Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by….

---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ----------

And here you go:

Zeiss Ikoflex mirror - Film and Darkroom User

Hope they can help you.

Joined
User name PeteK

**Viking42** · 02-12-2022, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Joined
User name PeteK

Hey! Great to hear that. Nice and very helpful bunch over there. An absolute wealth of knowledge on all things film. Happy that you joined.

02-11-2022, 12:33 PM	#1
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Replacement TLR mirror I have just acquired a lovely old Zeiss Ikoflex TLR. Everything works fine but the mirror is in a mess. Does anyone know an easy way to re-silver it? I am in the UK so it will have to be a UK solution

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02-11-2022, 08:22 PM	#2
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	There’s a guy on ebay named Martin, if I recall correctly, who sells new mirrors for all kinds of TLRs. Very reasonable prices. He’s in the US, so not a UK source, but I’m sure shipping to the UK would be reasonable for a small package like that. I got one for my Rolleiflex, and it’s great quality. Enjoy that Ikoflex. I’ve heard they’re terrific. Unbelievably well engineered, great lenses.

02-12-2022, 12:32 AM	#3
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828 Original Poster	Originally posted by Viking42 There’s a guy on ebay named Martin, if I recall correctly, who sells new mirrors for all kinds of TLRs. Very reasonable prices. He’s in the US, so not a UK source, but I’m sure shipping to the UK would be reasonable for a small package like that. I got one for my Rolleiflex, and it’s great quality. Enjoy that Ikoflex. I’ve heard they’re terrific. Unbelievably well engineered, great lenses. Thanks I found Martin he is very highly regarded. Sadly shipping is about $30 which would mean I would also be subject to import duty which would add another $15+ on top. Buying from outside the UK is an expensive business.

02-12-2022, 07:20 AM	#4
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Originally posted by Cerebum Thanks I found Martin he is very highly regarded. Sadly shipping is about $30 which would mean I would also be subject to import duty which would add another $15+ on top. Buying from outside the UK is an expensive business. Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by…. ---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ---------- And here you go: http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=143667#post143667 Hope they can help you. Last edited by Viking42; 02-12-2022 at 07:59 AM.

02-12-2022, 08:43 AM	#5
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828 Original Poster	Originally posted by Viking42 Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by…. ---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ---------- And here you go: Zeiss Ikoflex mirror - Film and Darkroom User Hope they can help you. Utterly brilliant. Thank you. I have managed to source some acrylic mirrors that will get me going but I am going to contact the source in the other forum and either have my original Desilvered or buy a new one. I am also going to join said forum the problem with my search is it kept throwing up answers from 2002

02-12-2022, 08:59 AM	#6
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Happy to help. I checked their recoating prices and they seem very reasonable. Less than 20GBP for small mirrors. Good luck, and have fun with that camera.

02-12-2022, 10:15 AM	#7
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828 Original Poster	Originally posted by Viking42 Damn! It sure is. Sorry that’s not going to work out. I belong to a UK-based film photographers group - let me ask the guys where to find one. Stand by…. ---------- Post added 12th Feb 2022 at 09:48 ---------- And here you go: Zeiss Ikoflex mirror - Film and Darkroom User Hope they can help you. Joined User name PeteK

02-12-2022, 12:47 PM	#8
Viking42 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Caledon, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 504	Originally posted by Cerebum Joined User name PeteK Hey! Great to hear that. Nice and very helpful bunch over there. An absolute wealth of knowledge on all things film. Happy that you joined.

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