"corroded" glass in sideview mirror

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May 24, 2009 | 07:22 PM

Blueman

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From: North Andover, MA

"corroded" glass in sideview mirror

My '98 driver's side-view mirror glass seems to be delaminating from the backside, turning brown to the point that it's barely a mirror.

Is anyone found a source of replacement glass...and how to install?

May 24, 2009 | 08:27 PM

Midniteoyl

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From: Indiana

I'd like that info too... mines heading the same way.

May 24, 2009 | 09:21 PM

das_grcygttr

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From: GH, MI

bump for the same problem

May 24, 2009 | 09:22 PM

The Bishop

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http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...irrors/ES4826/

May 25, 2009 | 09:57 AM

Interceptor

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Can be a common problem with euro models. Bimmers are also known for this.

May 25, 2009 | 10:15 AM

lespaul2510

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You could always do this to fix it lol:

But seriously, I'm sure you can pick-up a replacement at Audi or Partstrain.com
try these: http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?N=...920+11921+9162

as for the install, I have no idea.

Last edited by lespaul2510; May 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM.

May 25, 2009 | 10:28 AM

DanPHines

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From: Maryland

install is easy they are held in by 3 clips all you have to do is get something behind the mirror and pry it off. just dont scratch the paint.

May 25, 2009 | 08:31 PM

flynnr

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From: Rochester, MN

i have the same problem... terrible! ill post up a pic of it later...

anyone know where i can get this for like $20 or so? $40+ seems steep for a mirror...

May 25, 2009 | 09:49 PM

vgo

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From: Toronto

diy link

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext62.shtml

May 26, 2009 | 12:48 PM

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AudiBangor

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From: Bangor, Maine

You can also get a new mirror from www.discountautomirrors.com for about $89/$87, same price as partstrain. If someone knows where to get just the mirror, I'd love the info!