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Replacing mirror covers
- SteveSmith
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Replacing mirror covers
Hi all,
Do the mirror covers just pop off? What’s the best tool / process to follow?
Thanks in advance.
Do the mirror covers just pop off? What’s the best tool / process to follow?
Thanks in advance.
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Replacing mirror covers
Hi Steve, are you sure the new ones don’t just attach to the existing covers with 3m tape or similar?SteveSmith wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 1:22 pm Hi all,
Do the mirror covers just pop off? What’s the best tool / process to follow?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
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- SteveSmith
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Replacing mirror covers
No they’re proper replacement mirror capsSmartbear wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 1:48 pmHi Steve, are you sure the new ones don’t just attach to the existing covers with 3m tape or similar?SteveSmith wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 1:22 pm Hi all,
Do the mirror covers just pop off? What’s the best tool / process to follow?
Thanks in advance.
Rob
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Replacing mirror covers
Have they arrived?
I used an plastic trim tool, and prised it off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDMvcTZTsHo
I used an plastic trim tool, and prised it off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDMvcTZTsHo
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Replacing mirror covers
I took a Focus through an automatic car wash once and the mirror cover flew off!
Wouldn’t take a z through one, but worth bearing in mind if you get stuck!
Wouldn’t take a z through one, but worth bearing in mind if you get stuck!
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Replacing mirror covers
ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 9:17 pm I took a Focus through an automatic car wash once and the mirror cover flew off!
Wouldn’t take a z through one, but worth bearing in mind if you get stuck!
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Replacing mirror covers
These are the one steve has
http://www.tekarbon.com/shop/2009-2016- ... 2a13ed40d7
http://www.tekarbon.com/shop/2009-2016- ... 2a13ed40d7
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I’d never do that!
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots
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Thanks!Twin Turbo wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 8:02 pm Have they arrived?
I used an plastic trim tool, and prised it off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDMvcTZTsHo
Yes picked them up from the post office today, not sure on them to be honest! Think I might go back to white ones and if I get any more carbon then maybe they’d work.
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Replacing mirror covers
I replaced one of my covers a couple of weeks ago. I got it painted by Wingmirrorman.co.uk for £30. Came back perfect.
To fit, you need to remove the glass, the use a screwdriver to pop 4 fixing clips. It's obvious when you pop out the mirror glass. Be careful with the glass. Genuine mirrors are £110 each. Apparently they are the same as an i8. Be extra careful when refitting. Make sure the small guides tabs are all in place by gently squeezing it to fit. I broke a couple off when fitting mine. I didn't notice them.
If you change your mind on the silver, I might be interested in buying your covers if they are silver.
To fit, you need to remove the glass, the use a screwdriver to pop 4 fixing clips. It's obvious when you pop out the mirror glass. Be careful with the glass. Genuine mirrors are £110 each. Apparently they are the same as an i8. Be extra careful when refitting. Make sure the small guides tabs are all in place by gently squeezing it to fit. I broke a couple off when fitting mine. I didn't notice them.
If you change your mind on the silver, I might be interested in buying your covers if they are silver.
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