6 series mirror glass replacement
Discussion
Alas, my car was hit on Boxing day. I need to try and repair the car properly, but cost effectively
The mirror glass exploded, but I think the motor and mounting is all OK. I'm left with what you can see in the image below. The little white tabs look snapped, I hope a replacement glass comes with that component ( I can't work out how this will all go together then I get the new glass)?
Luckily the motor and retract still works perfectly, and the housing is in good shape, so hopefully I just need mirror glass. Does anyone know how the mirror glass fits in, do I just need the part which realOEM calls 51167186588? I called BMW and they want 232.50+VAT as it's a heated&dimming mirror. Does anyone know if you can get these cheaper anywhere? Any good breakers to try etc?
In the process of exploding my mirror glass, my drivers window also took a lot of the force and is scratched a bit - can you polish out a scratch on the glass or is it best leaving as-is? A new glass window is 'only' 116.64+VAT - I imagine it's a good hours labour to fit though, is removing a doorcard from a 6 pretty easy or a PITA? I'd not bother with the glass myself, but as the car will be going back to BMW FS at the end of the contract it may be cheaper to just get it 100% sorted so they can't deduct a dime, it would be the only 'blemish' on the car.
Annoying. Any help really appreciated guys&gals
Stu
The mirror glass exploded, but I think the motor and mounting is all OK. I'm left with what you can see in the image below. The little white tabs look snapped, I hope a replacement glass comes with that component ( I can't work out how this will all go together then I get the new glass)?
Luckily the motor and retract still works perfectly, and the housing is in good shape, so hopefully I just need mirror glass. Does anyone know how the mirror glass fits in, do I just need the part which realOEM calls 51167186588? I called BMW and they want 232.50+VAT as it's a heated&dimming mirror. Does anyone know if you can get these cheaper anywhere? Any good breakers to try etc?
In the process of exploding my mirror glass, my drivers window also took a lot of the force and is scratched a bit - can you polish out a scratch on the glass or is it best leaving as-is? A new glass window is 'only' 116.64+VAT - I imagine it's a good hours labour to fit though, is removing a doorcard from a 6 pretty easy or a PITA? I'd not bother with the glass myself, but as the car will be going back to BMW FS at the end of the contract it may be cheaper to just get it 100% sorted so they can't deduct a dime, it would be the only 'blemish' on the car.
Annoying. Any help really appreciated guys&gals
Stu
Once bought a replacement from Halfords for a 3 series E36.
Had one also changed for an e46 from the dealer, they had the option of heated or unheated which cost much less.
This video might also be of help as it shows the back of the glass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puo_tosInqo
Had one also changed for an e46 from the dealer, they had the option of heated or unheated which cost much less.
This video might also be of help as it shows the back of the glass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puo_tosInqo
Edited by TX1 on Wednesday 28th December 18:05
Thank you TX1 - I actually just bought this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
The number matches the number on the back of my smashed one, so I'm pretty sure as can be its the correct part. BMW are certainly quoting £279 for that part, so £130 delivered for a 2nd hand item is a useful saving. I just have to hope it clips right on - I think it will - but those white clips are mysterious!
The other 'issue' I have is what to do with the scratched glass - can you polish out 'fogged/smoky' glass?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
The number matches the number on the back of my smashed one, so I'm pretty sure as can be its the correct part. BMW are certainly quoting £279 for that part, so £130 delivered for a 2nd hand item is a useful saving. I just have to hope it clips right on - I think it will - but those white clips are mysterious!
The other 'issue' I have is what to do with the scratched glass - can you polish out 'fogged/smoky' glass?
I doubt that the scratches on the glass will polish out. Could you not have the glass replaced under your insurance and pay the excess without damaging your NCD? If you do want a quote for new side glass, have a word with Glassman on PH. He is a top man based in North London and has done a couple of screens for me.
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