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Jan 24, 2016 | 09:33 PM

Pittcorvette

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Rear view mirror question

I noticed that the rear view mirror is dirty. I've tried cleaning it but it seems to be dirty on the inside mirror off the rear view mirror. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks in advance.

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Jan 24, 2016 | 09:40 PM

EVRose

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I've seen that before and as far as I know there is no fix except to replace the entire mirror.

Jan 24, 2016 | 11:24 PM

Pittcorvette

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That's what I was afraid if.

Jan 24, 2016 | 11:55 PM

NMJoe

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I've got this on my 2012 GS. Not apparent when I'm looking at it in traffic, but very noticeable when I'm cleaning it. And it's really only half of my mirror that shows it - cut right down the middle. To me, it seems to be a manufacturing defect.

Jan 25, 2016 | 02:44 AM

TerryL

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Any problem with your front view mirror?

Jan 25, 2016 | 06:21 AM

Pittcorvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NMJoe

Yes that's exactly what's wrong mine and I have a 2012 coupe. It's also more noticeable at night.

Jan 25, 2016 | 08:37 AM

PAULEB07

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Maybe there is an after market one available???

Jan 25, 2016 | 08:44 AM

RichKiss

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If your talking about an oily looking stuff but you can't touch it, it probably the stuff that makes your mirror dim automatically. Once that happens it needs to be replaced.

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Jan 25, 2016 | 12:20 PM

Pittcorvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RichKiss

If your talking about an oily looking stuff but you can't touch it, it probably the stuff that makes your mirror dim automatically. Once that happens it needs to be replaced.

Yes, do you know why this happens?

Jan 25, 2016 | 03:09 PM

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RichKiss

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Yes, do you know why this happens?

The seal that holds the fluid in fails. Nothing you can do about it.

Jan 25, 2016 | 03:38 PM

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Havnfun

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Mine looked dirty right from the factory. Something behind the glass. Not too big of a spot but still drove me crazy. Had it changed out under warranty.