BMW All Series, mirrors made of Self Dimming or Auto Dimming car mirrors Show a very easy repair.
Channel: Internet Glass Network/Auto-glass.com
Date: 2019-06-13

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DON'T BUY A HOUSING or Watch my video on how to fix a broken Self Auto-Dimming Mirror that has failed or broken. Housing for this BMW would cost 500-700 dollars. This can be a permanent or temporary solution.

Many other car manufacturers have created an electro-chromatic also known as self-dimming mirrors. In this option, the glass is actually a liquid that dims and heats the mirror. Due to the high costs of this mirror, we have the option of selling an electrochromatic fit over the mirror. This is a mirror that fits over the old broken glass. The auto-dimming option will no longer function, but in most cases, you will need to replace the whole housing in order to get your OEM product to work, and unfortunately, almost all dealers only have the housing available for 300-500 dollars.  Also in past years, many made side view car mirrors that were electro chromatic using an electrical charge liquid or film. As years go by, they turned to rust in color or black. So the fit-over glass is an inexpensive option for these items, for at least until the junkyards have these in stock for a reasonable price.  So be aware of this feature when you order.  We do not sell a mirror that self-dims. We do however sell mirrors that will fit over your existing self-dimming mirror. For more information, please refer to the top of this page. To apply a self-dimming mirror is simple. You DO NOT remove the old glass from the frame as these mirrors are fused to the frame plate. When buying a self-dimming fit over the mirror from us, you should do the following. If you have an auto-dimming mirror that had liquid come out of the mirror when broken, please clean any oils and dirt from the outer surface and this will prevent the silicone to bond to the plastic. You must clean and remove any of the liquid that is on the outer portion of the existing mirror on the vehicle. This oil may contaminate the adhering process. It's best to use a power wash to clean the oil out of the frame. On the old mirror, take the silicone glue, and dot the old mirror every 1/4 x 1/4 inch 1/2 inch from the frame's edge. Then take the new mirror to place it over the old one, use an easily removable tape, and secure the mirror to the housing for drying. By doing this method, you have created a silicone pad between the two glasses. In many cases even though the auto-dimming feature has failed, the heating element behind that mirror will still function, and by transferring the heat through the newly created silicone base onto the new mirror. If you have a self-dimming mirror that had liquid come out of the mirror when broken, please clean any oils and dirt from the outer surface and this will prevent the silicone to bond to the plastic. 

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