Painting my mirrors black

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NickOSullivan
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Painting my mirrors black

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Hey all

I have just brought some grey plastic primer, glass black paint and clear coat. Is there anything else I need?

Do I need to go over the plastic with sandpaper first?

Any help would b great.

Thanks
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If your mirrors are in good condition you could just scotch them up with grey scotch. I gave mine a DA with a 500 disc as I had a few chips to do anyway.
If you are rubbing it down by hand then don't use too harsh paper as you don't won't scratches left in it.
If a quick key up with scotch is all you need then clean them up & give them a few light coats of primer,flat that with a 1000 disc or 800 wet & dry paper, re-clean then start the colour

I didn't even prime mine & I went from white to Audi phantom black metallic
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Shaun1982 wrote:If your mirrors are in good condition you could just scotch them up with grey scotch. I gave mine a DA with a 500 disc as I had a few chips to do anyway.
If you are rubbing it down by hand then don't use too harsh paper as you don't won't scratches left in it.
If a quick key up with scotch is all you need then clean them up & give them a few light coats of primer,flat that with a 1000 disc or 800 wet & dry paper, re-clean then start the colour

I didn't even prime mine & I went from white to Audi phantom black metallic
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Looks awesome! Can I just ask, what does grey scotch mean? Sorry I'm very new to this.
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I'm also really struggling to get the mirror covers off. Any advice?
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I fou d the covers very easy. I stood facing them looking towards the back of the car, got hold of each ones on the inside edge as it wraps round near the base plate & pulled them off. Literally a few seconds job [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
Grey scotch is pretty much like the scourer type bit on a sponge you wash dishes with, they do it in purple too which is a harsher grade

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NickOSullivan wrote:I'm also really struggling to get the mirror covers off. Any advice?
Use a plastic trim removal tool and prise between the indicator and the mirror cap at the outer edge and it will come away very easily.
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Sounds like either way is easy enough. If you don't have a tool then try it my way. It's harder refitting in my opinion lol

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I need black mirrors they look so good!
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Same! Sorting mine soon :)
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What does a body shop charge to paint things like this nowadays?

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Shaun1982 wrote:What does a body shop charge to paint things like this nowadays?

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Not sure, paint cans cost me £20 so I'm gonna try it myself first I think
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You will get a good finish but it's never the same as the finish from a gun. Very annoying really lol

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Out of interest what would people want to pay if I did them at work for you? Could either be an exchange service or just send them & ill do them & send back?

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Shaun1982 wrote:Out of interest what would people want to pay if I did them at work for you? Could either be an exchange service or just send them & ill do them & send back?

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Well im just sat waiting for my car to get serviced at vw kidlington and thought id check how much a set new would cost.

£71 each primed
Plus £30 to be painted each
So total cost £202 :fall:
Quickly said ok thanks bye!
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Yeah I'm not surprised lol

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Come on the nick, how did it go?

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You can get a good finish if you use rubbing compound to smooth the finish and apply some quality wax.
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Shaun1982 wrote:Come on the nick, how did it go?

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Haha sorry for the long reply I've been away. It hasn't been done yet...

It is being done next weekend when I can get some help from a friend who has done it before. Pics will be uploaded as soon as it's done though :)
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Good man

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I like the look of the black. May have to do go for that as well
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