I just discovered that the outside mirrors (on the W210, at least) are "first surface" mirrors -- the reflective coating is on the outside of the glass. As any astronomer will tell you, this is great for reflection control but not so great if, in your enthusiasm for removing water spots, you polish through the reflective coating, as I just did.

My "wanted" notice appears in the Parts section of this forum.

Jeremy

PS -- Holmes, the mirrors have power anytime the key is on. In the '87 300D Turbo, fuse "B" controls.

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