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x3man
10-10-2007, 02:57 AM
I have what I call "mirror rot" on my sideview mirror. i.e. the mirror itself not the enclosure. How can I fix it?
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 02:58 AM
...what is "mirror rot"?
efanton
10-10-2007, 04:12 AM
...what is "mirror rot"?

I assume he means the silver backing on the mirrors glass is bubbling or peeling away.

Simple answer is there is no fix. However replacement mirror lenses are not that expensive.
jasonf860
10-10-2007, 04:25 AM
+1 Only way to fix it is to get new glass.
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 05:02 AM
Oh i see

New glass then
jasonf860
10-10-2007, 08:23 AM
Exactly the reason I replaced my entire mirrors! That and the awful sounding motors...
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 09:13 AM
How did you get around the horrible sound?
Lanc3r
10-10-2007, 09:16 AM
How did you get around the horrible sound?

Whole new assy?:dunno:
jasonf860
10-10-2007, 09:19 AM
How did you get around the horrible sound?
The sound was coming from the dieing motors in my factory mirrors.
Whole new assy?:dunno:

Yep, m-style mirrors powered and heated. Maybe selling them soon though to get teh E46 M style that fits the E36.
Jim Spence
10-10-2007, 09:42 AM
When I have mirrors that are "fading," I merely paste a picture of Tara Reid over the offending part.

It doesn't help me see who's behind me, but ... who cares???
Pirate_copy
10-10-2007, 11:40 AM
:rofl: inspired buddy