Driver mirror glass is stained - where can I find a replacement?

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Old 03-04-2005, 07:51 PM
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Default Driver mirror glass is stained - where can I find a replacement?

I'm looking around online for a replacement driver-side mirror glass, but to my great surprise, I have failed. Any advice on the replacement/where to get a new one?

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Mine is too. Why does it do that? Can it be fixed or stopped from getting worse?
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local glass shop.
Old 03-04-2005, 09:51 PM
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Default Mirror glass has a special coating to reduce glare, ....

and a heating element attached for defrosting. Also, the mounting is special. So, you'll need to go to a dealer for the OEM mirror glass to have all of the built-in features.
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Default Check out: http://www.blauparts.com/side_mirror_replacement_glass.htm

Blau parts know this is a common problem so they have the solution: http://www.blauparts.com/side_mirror_replacement_glass.htm
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This looks good - it just slaps on top?
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I don't have the "cold weather package" - doesn't that mean my mirrors aren't heated?
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Default "Cold weather package" wasn't really offered for '96 (which also should include '97 MY)...

Standard equipment included power mirrors w/ defog option (as Auid listed it).
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