Rear view mirror replacement

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   Thought I would share my recent experience with you folks.
My rear view mirror failed recently, a known problem on the e46 m3! where the mirror seal fails preventing the autodim function, there is also the potential for the corrosive liquid to leak out! which would cause more of an issue and could prove costly, as some owners have found out.  Fortunately I caught mine just in time.  

I am a member on another forum known as M3cutters, there is a guy listed under, forum sponsors and advertisers, known as 'mirrorjohn'.

John is a UK BMW M3 specialist in auto dimming rear view mirror repairs, refurbishment and replacements.
Whether you want a replacement mirror or a refurbishment service the cost is a fraction of the price of a new rear view mirror.
I opted for the replacement glass and did the job myself.  From order to delivery was only a couple of days.
John's website provides detailed explanation and instructions on how to carry out the replacement, which I followed to the letter, without an issue.

Take a look on his website, mirrorjohn.com

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PaulW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Status: Offline Points: 247	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulW Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rear view mirror replacement Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 10:45pm
	Thought I would share my recent experience with you folks. My rear view mirror failed recently, a known problem on the e46 m3! where the mirror seal fails preventing the autodim function, there is also the potential for the corrosive liquid to leak out! which would cause more of an issue and could prove costly, as some owners have found out. Fortunately I caught mine just in time. I am a member on another forum known as M3cutters, there is a guy listed under, forum sponsors and advertisers, known as 'mirrorjohn'. John is a UK BMW M3 specialist in auto dimming rear view mirror repairs, refurbishment and replacements. Whether you want a replacement mirror or a refurbishment service the cost is a fraction of the price of a new rear view mirror. I opted for the replacement glass and did the job myself. From order to delivery was only a couple of days. John's website provides detailed explanation and instructions on how to carry out the replacement, which I followed to the letter, without an issue. Take a look on his website, mirrorjohn.com
	Paul 2003 E46 M3 Titanium Silver 'Drive with Passion'

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dteagles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 09 May 2007 Location: UK, Bucks Status: Offline Points: 3476	Post Options Post Reply Quote dteagles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 7:56am
	I have used this guy also and it was very straightforward.
	Think about what you can do for the club, not what it can do for you...

Neilb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 13 Apr 2013 Location: Darwen Status: Offline Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neilb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 11:06am
	I've heard nothing bad about him or his service, us E39 M5 owners need him too...

PaulW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Status: Offline Points: 247	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulW Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 12:21pm
	Excellent service and a good product. His wing/door mirror glass is exceptionally good value too. Edited by PaulW - 20 Aug 2016 at 12:22pm
	Paul 2003 E46 M3 Titanium Silver 'Drive with Passion'

Paul Rice Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 17 Aug 2011 Location: Doncaster Status: Offline Points: 748	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul Rice Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 1:27pm
	Needed a replacement interior mirror for my Z3 Replaced with Mini cabrio off Ebay £14 self dipping no wires looks like the M Version well pleased
	Paul 2003 Z4 2.5 Sterling grey 2024 218 Grand Coupe Misano Blue In love with driving again

DJ Syxx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Club Member Joined: 07 Sep 2012 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote DJ Syxx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 8:21pm
	John done me an exchange mirror at Gaydon. I thought I'd get mine done now as I recently fitted my F10 M5 gearknob and gaiter and didn't want the fluid to ruin it or my centre console. It was just in time too as my mirror glass had changed colour all round and be a matter of time before the bubbling one the mirror starts. Excellent service I would definitely recommend doing it if you have that style mirror.