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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

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.

I'm also really struggling to get the mirror covers off. Any advice?

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.

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!

Same! Sorting mine soon

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

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
Quickly said ok thanks bye!

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.

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

Good man

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