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Old 01-01-2007, 07:59 AM
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Default damn side mirrors. where can i get replacement glass?

So, I installed the chrome RS6 mirrors on my black 99 A6 Avant. The car looks AMAZING. Unfortunately, I pressed too hard on the driver's side mirror and now the dimming laminate has become fluid and I have portions of my mirror where it is just clear glass and the rest is the dimming blue tint. This is really distracting and I was wondering if anyone knows a good place to buy the replacement glass?
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Dealer is the best place.
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Default I did the same thing when I installed my S6 mirrors...

I wouldn't buy them from the dealer as they'll be very expensive.

Find the part # and check 1stvwparts.com, they should be significantly cheaper than the dealer (even with shipping).
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Well I should clarified that its not wise to buy NON OEM in this area.
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Part # is 4B1 857 536 A - $203 at 1stvwparts, $278 at Dealer.
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I don't think there is a NON OEM option for these.
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Oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh, good to know.
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not that much of a difference....
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Default perhaps this will help?

A6 Driver's Mirror glass on ebay.<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-Audi-A6-heat-autodim-mirror-glass-drivers-side_W0QQitemZ280066094531QQihZ018QQcategoryZ33649 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">click</a></li></ul>
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2nd. This doesn't sound like something you want to aftermarket.


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