Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)

[JiSingh1]

Hi all,

I have heated mirrors with adjustment but not folding.

Anyway, on both sides of my car the wing mirrors glass shakes over 40mph, I'm pretty sure this isn't normal lol. So I think the glue may have come loose or something.

However I'm looking on ETKA and unsure what is the correct replacement for the UK cars with my specification.

[Le_Combattant]

Without VIN, it's complicated.

I had the same issue few month ago.
Over 100km/h (so 60mph) the driver side glass was shaking as hell. I was thinking it was the hole mirror assy.

But no, glue was dead.

I don't remember if there any part number behind.

If you wan, go to your dealer and within 2 days, you will have a brand new glass.

[amer6R]

Yes the glue is weak between the mirror glass and plastic carrier. You can remove it, and use double sided tape to attach it back on.

[ciclo]

Hot melt glue-silicone-plastic applied with a hot gun is other option (4ever).
... be precise when placing/centers the support on the glass.

[JiSingh1]

Without VIN, it's complicated.

I had the same issue few month ago.
Over 100km/h (so 60mph) the driver side glass was shaking as hell. I was thinking it was the hole mirror assy.

But no, glue was dead.

I don't remember if there any part number behind.

If you wan, go to your dealer and within 2 days, you will have a brand new glass.

Is it possible to just remove the glass from the backing and just glue back on, meaning no money spent?

[JiSingh1]

Hot melt glue-silicone-plastic applied with a hot gun is other option (4ever).
... be precise when placing/centers the support on the glass.

I may be dumb right now, but what is the difference between adjustable from inside mirrors (6XB) vs power-adjustable (6XD)?

[ciclo]

Good question, it is to be imagined that there are differences in shape in the mirror housings/brackets due to the adjustment mechanisms used (manual vs electric) and consequently the glass supports/backing parts will also have some slight differences that force them to be identified as 6XB or 6XD.

Dumb is as dumb does.

[amer6R]

Without VIN, it's complicated.

I had the same issue few month ago.
Over 100km/h (so 60mph) the driver side glass was shaking as hell. I was thinking it was the hole mirror assy.

But no, glue was dead.

I don't remember if there any part number behind.

If you wan, go to your dealer and within 2 days, you will have a brand new glass.

Is it possible to just remove the glass from the backing and just glue back on, meaning no money spent?

yes!

[JiSingh1]

Forgive my ignorance but does this come under manual (6XB) or electric (6XD)? lol.

[JiSingh1]

yes!

Oh great, il give that a go first then

[ciclo]

6XD, obviously.

For manual adjustment there are no switches or electrical wires, it is done by means of flexible metal cables and with your own strength you move a knob so that the mirror moves.
It is similar to the driving force of some semi-ancient ships that used slaves to row in the galleys, that is, in the case of manual mirrors you are the slave.

[JiSingh1]

6XD, obviously.

For manual adjustment there are no switches or electrical wires, it is done by means of flexible metal cables and with your own strength you move a knob so that the mirror moves.
It is similar to the driving force of some semi-ancient ships that used slaves to row in the galleys, that is, in the case of manual mirrors you are the slave.

I asked as I never seen any Polo 6C with manual adjustment so wasn't sure if I was misinterpreting or something! Okay thanks, I'll just try remove and refit the glass itself but will see how it goes

[ciclo]

Asking is the right thing to do.

So I ask myself if in the 21st century we will be able to stop doing such obtuse things as manually adjustable mirrors.

[amer6R]

Asking is the right thing to do.

So I ask myself if in the 21st century we will be able to stop doing such obtuse things as manually adjustable mirrors.

and windows even front ones vw caddy ughhh