Disaster - rear view mirror leaked! - Page 2

**Mark CSL** · 26-07-2013, 08:35 PM

Not looking good

I can cover them in carbon if you want them
Done

TimCSL · 27-07-2013, 10:46 AM

Sorry to hijack the thread but I have experienced the very same just last week. Is anyone able to supply a part number for the trim piece that houses the window switches? I have searched but to no avail.

Jonnymaz · 27-07-2013, 02:13 PM

No problem, glad to pool resources!

What you doing about the mirror itself?

Straightsix · 27-07-2013, 02:42 PM

I would imagine the damaged trim and interior mirror should all be available from your BMW Dealer ?

**$w!ft** · 28-07-2013, 10:53 PM

what is it exactly that is leaking and causing damage to plastic?

NZ_M3 · 29-07-2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimCSL

Sorry to hijack the thread but I have experienced the very same just last week. Is anyone able to supply a part number for the trim piece that houses the window switches? I have searched but to no avail.

Parts 9 and 10
51167904342
51167896462

Quote:

Originally Posted by $w!ft

what is it exactly that is leaking and causing damage to plastic?

Mercury ... so highly toxic.

Jonnymaz · 29-07-2013, 09:45 PM

I saw reference to Mercury on a past thread, but is this right? I have not been able to verify it, and it would seem strange that mercury was being used in something just 10 years ago.

The only reference I have found is to "corrosive liquid" or "same liquid as an LCD".

Anyone know what it is for a fact?

Sorry to repeat info from further down the thread, but how can I get paint to match the trim? I am also looking to respray the internal door pulls, which appears to be the same colour.

NZ_M3 · 02-08-2013, 10:40 AM

This is the best write up I've ever seen for this mirror: (history, explanation why it leaks, how to repair)

http://www.totalmcars.com/thread/207...scrollTo=32714

mattCSLnut · 02-08-2013, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ_M3

This is the best write up I've ever seen for this mirror: (history, explanation why it leaks, how to repair)

http://www.totalmcars.com/thread/207...scrollTo=32714

Good find Tom

I'm grateful I caught mine when I did and send it off the Radar Mirror guy in the US, earlier on this year.

jonv · 12-08-2013, 07:32 AM

Mine has a bubble that has formed from the top down, about 20mm. I guess I know what the cause is, but how do I prevent the potential interior damage if it leaks?

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27-07-2013, 10:46 AM	#12
TimCSL S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Somerset Posts: 65 Casino cash: $3591	Sorry to hijack the thread but I have experienced the very same just last week. Is anyone able to supply a part number for the trim piece that houses the window switches? I have searched but to no avail.

27-07-2013, 02:13 PM	#13
Jonnymaz S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brough, near Hull Posts: 58 Casino cash: $3619	No problem, glad to pool resources! What you doing about the mirror itself?

27-07-2013, 02:42 PM	#14
Straightsix S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 357 Casino cash: $1823	I would imagine the damaged trim and interior mirror should all be available from your BMW Dealer ?

29-07-2013, 09:45 PM	#17
Jonnymaz S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Brough, near Hull Posts: 58 Casino cash: $3619	I saw reference to Mercury on a past thread, but is this right? I have not been able to verify it, and it would seem strange that mercury was being used in something just 10 years ago. The only reference I have found is to "corrosive liquid" or "same liquid as an LCD". Anyone know what it is for a fact? Sorry to repeat info from further down the thread, but how can I get paint to match the trim? I am also looking to respray the internal door pulls, which appears to be the same colour.

02-08-2013, 10:40 AM	#18
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	This is the best write up I've ever seen for this mirror: (history, explanation why it leaks, how to repair) http://www.totalmcars.com/thread/207...scrollTo=32714

12-08-2013, 07:32 AM	#20
jonv S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71 Casino cash: $1566	Mine has a bubble that has formed from the top down, about 20mm. I guess I know what the cause is, but how do I prevent the potential interior damage if it leaks?