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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Passenger side wing mirror

Hi guys had a crap weekend reversed out of garage and clipped the wing mirror and it smashed does anyone know where I could source a reasonably priced replacement.i can't warrant paying skuderia or FS extortionate prices
 
Old Aug 31, 2020 | 04:46 PM
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Post a picture so I can see the extent of said damage, I will check my parts, did you break just the mirror glass, or do you need the complete mirror housing ?

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Actually I see now that you drive on the wrong side of the road.....
Therefore my NA parts will not work a far as mirror glass and warning printed on said mirror glass.

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Originally Posted by Dark Green
There are at least six being broken and advertised on (UK) EBay, these two by way of example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-BENTL.../383188761291?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bentley-co.../124177804258?
You may have to repaint the mirror cover, but you should be able to get a reasonable finish with a rattle can.
would you believe I've messaged every one of them and either no reply or they don't have them I'm just after the glass mirror not the whole assembly it seems flying spares want around £250 just for the bloody glass 😭
 
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Originally Posted by Dark Green
Yes, I'm aware of the exorbitant price of the glass, and it's for that reason that I have been nervous of trying to remove the glass simply to swap out the puddle lamp bulb for an LED version.

There are a few companies on the web who offer a 'cut a mirror to a bespoke shape' service, such as this lot: http://www.cardoormirrors.com/custom...ng-mirror.aspx but you'll obviously not get a fully heated version, and you'll somehow have to transfer the plastic chrome surround off the old one.
They do come out quite easily with a prise of a decent trim tool . unfortunately for me I have damaged the chrome trim also so will need the full mirror
 
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Originally Posted by Johnny Hotspur GT
Post a picture so I can see the extent of said damage, I will check my parts, did you break just the mirror glass, or do you need the complete mirror housing ?

Johnny
Hi Johnny it's just the glass thanks
 
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One will come up on eBay Matt, you'll either get a delayed reply from the two you've messaged, or another one will become available.
 
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Originally Posted by Yoghurtshotgun
Hi Johnny it's just the glass thanks
Yogurt lover,
Question, does your passenger side (my driver's side) have any wording in the glass, such as objects may be be closer then they appear... ?
Johnny




 
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Originally Posted by Johnny Hotspur GT
Yogurt lover,
Question, does your passenger side (my driver's side) have any wording in the glass, such as objects may be be closer then they appear... ?
Johnny
No writing on either mirror.i have seen some saying "objects in mirror seem closer" or something like that but mine have nothing.
 
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