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How should I paint my side mirrors?

Old Dec 30, 2002 | 02:13 AM
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Default How should I paint my side mirrors?

I got matching Duplicolor paint and clear coat, then suddenly realized, I have no idea how to get the mirror off. Anyone know?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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take off the inside cover panel. You'll see the nuts that hold them on.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 03:42 AM
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Any wiring need to be disconnected?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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has any one done this? ive been thinking about doing to my tib but wasnt sure how it would turn out, or if i could find a color match to my blue.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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I painted my mirrors and they turned out great, you dont even have to prime them, just sand the mirrors with 800 grit before you spray them.
Its very easy to remove the mirrors...pull the inside cover off and you'll see 3-4 screws holding it on, if you have the power mirrors you must unplug them after that the mirrors should come off easily.

tip: to spray the mirrors, I put the screws back in the mirrors and used a coat hanger to wrap around them so that you can hang them upside down to start painting.
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