"Auto Dimming Mirror Warning"
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: South Florida
2010 E63 AMG, 2003 E500
"Auto Dimming Mirror Warning"
Well, last weekend I noticed the dreaded leaking liquid on my driver's side wing mirror.
Did a little reading and thought I would be OK leaving it as-is until the new Euro style aspherical glass replacements purchased from eBay arrived.
Wrong - noticed today the liquid had leaked out of the mirror and down onto my door panel, staining the paint.
Cleaned it up the best I could with rubbing compound but it's not coming off completely.
Luckily my paint color is Tectite Grey so it might not be that noticeable - lighter color cars would be a different story.
Lesson is if you notice your driver's side auto dimming mirror start to discolor remove the glass immediately and save your paint.
Did a little reading and thought I would be OK leaving it as-is until the new Euro style aspherical glass replacements purchased from eBay arrived.
Wrong - noticed today the liquid had leaked out of the mirror and down onto my door panel, staining the paint.
Cleaned it up the best I could with rubbing compound but it's not coming off completely.
Luckily my paint color is Tectite Grey so it might not be that noticeable - lighter color cars would be a different story.
Lesson is if you notice your driver's side auto dimming mirror start to discolor remove the glass immediately and save your paint.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 66
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From: Hollywood, FL
2003 E500 Sport, C8 CORVETTE
Mine too, looking for drivers side mirror.
I had mine fade and looks like its getting darker. I can't find a decent replacement anywhere at a good price. New ones are $300 to $400. Used on ebay are hard to find or don't really match up with my part number 211 810 0521. Anyone with a decent driver's side mirror out there at a good price, with auto-dim please contact me. 2003 e500 Sport.
