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Old 05-09-17, 02:49 AM
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Default IS250 mirror color damage

Hello,

I changed my IS original yellow mirror lights to LED lights. It was very hard to get the mirrors out and had to squeeze very hard. Unfortunately I damaged the first mirror and the mirror color is now pinkish-viloet and is very annoying with the sun. Second window went a litte better but when i tried to squeeze the mirror back in then the other mirror also got damaged. I attached 2 pictures. From Picture it doesn't seem so bad but with the sun it is quite annoying.

What are my possibilities? Do I have to change the mirror or are there any cheaper possibilities?



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Old 05-09-17, 11:50 AM
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You can just replace the mirror/glass part.
Old 05-09-17, 12:56 PM
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I don't think changing the mirrors are expensive. Under $100 for sure.


You probably bent the mirror so light reflects differently off it.
Old 05-09-17, 01:35 PM
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You most likely damaged the dimming portion of the glass. You can find them used one eBay for about $100. Make sure whatever you replace it with is off a 06-08 IS250/350.
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You "could" place a light tint film over the glass.
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