Side mirror replacement lenses
03-15-2004, 06:59 AM
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Side mirror replacement lenses
anyone know where these can be found. I ran into them a while back but can't seem to find 'em again. I remember they were like $90 a pop. I need to replace my driver's side at least. The rust has tkaen over 1/2 if not more of that mirror. Its bad.
03-15-2004, 07:15 AM
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ok I think I answered my own question
did a quick google search just right now. Called the company and they quoted me $84 including shipping for both DRV and PSNG side mirror assemblies. Anyone do this with this company?<ul><li><a href="http://car-truck-mirrors.com/audi-90-1993-mirrors---AU11EL.html">This company for mirrors</a></li></ul>
03-15-2004, 07:27 AM
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Or try acrylic for $18
<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipartsworld.com/parts%20dept/accessories/a3/a3f/8090.shtml">http://www.audipartsworld.com/parts%20dept/accessories/a3/a3f/8090.shtml</a</li></ul>
03-15-2004, 07:37 AM
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Re: Seems like I saw that acrylic mirrors were front surface, non-tinted. Has anyone bought these
and found out?
Acrylic will scratch, but it's hard to beat the price difference. I also believe they are "adhesive" = they stick onto the existing glass, not fasten in as replacements. The mirror heater would not be very functional.
If you don't want/need the tinted blue glass and mirror heat, then maybe it would be OK.
Acrylic = 18 each + shipping
Glass = 31 each + shipping
Acrylic will scratch, but it's hard to beat the price difference. I also believe they are "adhesive" = they stick onto the existing glass, not fasten in as replacements. The mirror heater would not be very functional.
If you don't want/need the tinted blue glass and mirror heat, then maybe it would be OK.
Acrylic = 18 each + shipping
Glass = 31 each + shipping
03-15-2004, 07:54 AM
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CV, are you saying the mirror glass itself is loosing it's silver backing or....
the entire mirror assembly is rusting. If it's only the mirror glass, get it from the dealer. I think it's cheaper from the dealer and it's tinted. Just did my ladies last year. Very easy to do. Did mine 2 years ago.
03-15-2004, 07:58 AM
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yeah its just the mirror glass.
but when I called the dealer they said they only have the entire assembly for like $140 a piece. I think, that was like 2 years ago too. Yeah my glass has a rusty color wave coming up from the bottom. The driver's side is worse than the passenger's. How much did you pay for the glass from the dealer?
