question about the side mirrors

[jagger419]

Hey all,

I have a 2017 m3 and noticed that both side mirrors have a blue tint/film on them that doesn't extend all the way to the edge.

Not sure if it's part of the dimming feature or if it's something like a protective film that the dealer forgot to take off before delivery. I'm afraid of damaging it if I try to take it off and it's a film that's supposed to be there.

Just looks a little weird because it makes the mirror look obviously not uniform.

Anyone know?

[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by jagger419

Hey all,

I have a 2017 m3 and noticed that both side mirrors have a blue tint/film on them that doesn't extend all the way to the edge.

Not sure if it's part of the dimming feature or if it's something like a protective film that the dealer forgot to take off before delivery. I'm afraid of damaging it if I try to take it off and it's a film that's supposed to be there.

Just looks a little weird because it makes the mirror look obviously not uniform.

Anyone know?

My car also has the same thing. 2017 m4. I agree it does look off as none of my previous bmw cars have had it and they were also heated and auto dimming. I wonder if they changed how they implemented the heating or dimming by using this film.

[MrSmartyPants]

It's the auto dimming feature.

[forza1976]

Not MY17 specific, on my MY15 too.

[cwhands]

I can't say I've noticed this on mine. 2016 F80.

[FirstF80InSpace]

My Audi S4 had that as well. I would just leave it.

[PatrickM3]

as said: auto-dimming feature

[dr.mba]

This is normal. All auto dimming BMW mirrors have this "frame" look to them. Have it on my 2011 535, 2015 X5 and 2017 M3

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[2kaccordocoupe]

Originally Posted by dr.mba

This is normal. All auto dimming BMW mirrors have this "frame" look to them. Have it on my 2011 535, 2015 X5 and 2017 M3

M

I guess it's somewhat new as my e92 never had the frame look yet the dimming worked beautifully. Just wondering why they went to this what I think is ugly when the previous implementation worked just fine.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

I guess it's somewhat new as my e92 never had the frame look yet the dimming worked beautifully. Just wondering why they went to this what I think is ugly when the previous implementation worked just fine.

You could always sell your new car and buy another E92.