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Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:47 pm
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:04 pm
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 8:05 pm
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:14 am
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:55 pm
by JiSingh1
Le_Combattant wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:04 pm
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?
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:59 pm
by JiSingh1
ciclo wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:14 am
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)?
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:56 am
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 11:50 am
by amer6R
JiSingh1 wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:55 pm
Le_Combattant wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2024 7:04 pm
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!
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:22 pm
by JiSingh1
Forgive my ignorance but does this come under manual (6XB) or electric (6XD)? lol.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 4:22 pm
by JiSingh1
amer6R wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2024 11:50 am
yes!
Oh great, il give that a go first then
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 8:48 pm
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:19 pm
by JiSingh1
ciclo wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2024 8:48 pm
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
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:29 pm
by 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.
Re: Polo 6C wing mirror glass (UK)
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:14 pm
by amer6R
ciclo wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:29 pm
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
).