2 small chips on mirror

Enovoc · 11-18-2014, 12:40 PM

Hey guys I have two small chips on my passenger side mirror. Does anyone know an easy solution to fix them?

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InTheSound · 11-18-2014, 02:49 PM

Pretty hard to repair the shadowline trim. I haven't found any suitable repair ideas/solutions to date. Replacing the part is probably the way to go!

Sadly, I have similar damage and have been searching online for the replacement part - can't seem to locate in Shadowline Trim (High gloss Black). In the attached Mirror Parts diagram, it's referenced as a Supporting ring (#3). My local parts department hasn't gotten back to me yet, but my fingers are crossed it won't cost a fortune. If anyone can suggest an online source for the part I'd appreciate it.

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Good luck!

InTheSound · 11-19-2014, 01:57 PM

If this is helpful, here are the correct part numbers for the replacement surround:

Left Mirror (Driver):
51-16-7-284-125

Right Mirror (Passenger):
51-16-7-284-126

Enovoc · 11-19-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by InTheSound

Pretty hard to repair the shadowline trim. I haven't found any suitable repair ideas/solutions to date. Replacing the part is probably the way to go!

Sadly, I have similar damage and have been searching online for the replacement part - can't seem to locate in Shadowline Trim (High gloss Black). In the attached Mirror Parts diagram, it's referenced as a Supporting ring (#3). My local parts department hasn't gotten back to me yet, but my fingers are crossed it won't cost a fortune. If anyone can suggest an online source for the part I'd appreciate it.

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Good luck!

Yeah thank you it's in a tough spot. I'm going to see if touch up paint will make it look less noticeable.

tehone628 · 11-24-2014, 05:15 PM

Touch up paint and use the Langka system. Similar to Dr Colorchip, however you built up the surface and then use a solvent to remove the 'blob'. Works well.
http://www.langka.com

overcoil · 11-24-2014, 05:33 PM

I'm not so sure I would use the Langka system on the gloss black mirror.

tehone628 · 11-24-2014, 06:13 PM

Would you use it on gloss black fender paint?

overcoil · 11-24-2014, 06:59 PM

I wouldn't.
Black is crazy to work with.
On a piece down low near a front dam or sill - that's where I would use the Langka system of Dr. ColorChip before going to a more visible spot.

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InTheSound Enlisted Member 9 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW M2 '18 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Finding replacement parts Pretty hard to repair the shadowline trim. I haven't found any suitable repair ideas/solutions to date. Replacing the part is probably the way to go! Sadly, I have similar damage and have been searching online for the replacement part - can't seem to locate in Shadowline Trim (High gloss Black). In the attached Mirror Parts diagram, it's referenced as a Supporting ring (#3). My local parts department hasn't gotten back to me yet, but my fingers are crossed it won't cost a fortune. If anyone can suggest an online source for the part I'd appreciate it. Good luck!
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11-19-2014, 01:57 PM	#3
InTheSound Enlisted Member 9 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW M2 '18 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Found the correct part numbers If this is helpful, here are the correct part numbers for the replacement surround: Left Mirror (Driver): 51-16-7-284-125 Right Mirror (Passenger): 51-16-7-284-126
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11-24-2014, 05:15 PM	#5
tehone628 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2281 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East iTrader: (0)	Touch up paint and use the Langka system. Similar to Dr Colorchip, however you built up the surface and then use a solvent to remove the 'blob'. Works well. http://www.langka.com
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11-24-2014, 05:33 PM	#6
overcoil Major General 3105 Rep 5,582 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	I'm not so sure I would use the Langka system on the gloss black mirror.
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tehone628 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2281 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East iTrader: (0)	Would you use it on gloss black fender paint?
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11-24-2014, 06:59 PM	#8
overcoil Major General 3105 Rep 5,582 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't. Black is crazy to work with. On a piece down low near a front dam or sill - that's where I would use the Langka system of Dr. ColorChip before going to a more visible spot.
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