How should we attach our new full body color painted mirror covers?
10-28-2008, 10:57 AM
#11
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They look very good, but I too would like to see other views of them installed.
As far as how to attach? I would vote for the 3m tape. I've had my Roush side louvers on my mustang for over two years now...attached by the tape. No problems having them ever come loose OR anyone stealing them. They may screw into the bracket (the louvers), but the truth is if someone wants them nothings gonna stop them from pulling hard enough to cause the tape to fail. So if this works for the louvers, I have a feeling most would be fine with the mirror covers. IMO, most will just assume that the mirrors were painted (if the fit is good enough to be flush to where it sits next to the side of the car) and leave them alone, but a view from the other side with them installed would be needed to confirm this.
After painting and striping the GT500 front end and new hood I'm doing this winter, I will consider this as my next mod.
Andretti
As far as how to attach? I would vote for the 3m tape. I've had my Roush side louvers on my mustang for over two years now...attached by the tape. No problems having them ever come loose OR anyone stealing them. They may screw into the bracket (the louvers), but the truth is if someone wants them nothings gonna stop them from pulling hard enough to cause the tape to fail. So if this works for the louvers, I have a feeling most would be fine with the mirror covers. IMO, most will just assume that the mirrors were painted (if the fit is good enough to be flush to where it sits next to the side of the car) and leave them alone, but a view from the other side with them installed would be needed to confirm this.
After painting and striping the GT500 front end and new hood I'm doing this winter, I will consider this as my next mod.
Andretti
10-28-2008, 12:00 PM
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10-28-2008, 12:41 PM
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I just ordered mine in silver. RPI was really good about helping me figure out which silver I had and then added the correct order code to the website while I waited. I'll post pics when I get them in about a week. I'll be glad to get those ugly stock mirrors off!
Last edited by atldave; 10-28-2008 at 01:10 PM.
10-28-2008, 04:25 PM
#17
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I just ordered a set in Torch Red. I have been dealing with Josh for a while on Corvette parts and it's nice to see him expanding into Mustang parts. Josh is a heck of a good painter and a great forum vendor! I can't wait until my mirror covers arrive.
