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Side mirror replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by WNY-HYBRID, May 2, 2014.

  1. WNY-HYBRID

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    Just bought my prius. DS mirror cover (cap, colored part) is scratched to hell and looks terrible.. Can't find just the cap. I can but a complete set of two (driver and passenger) mirror assemblies online for about 60.00

    Does anyone have all black side mirrors ? How do they look? Anyone have a pic? My car is dark silver metallic, so I think it might blend. I'm pretty sure if I buy a rattle can of the correct paint from the store and paint the caps myself they will not turn out too well...


    Thanks!!
     
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    The replacement mirrors look like this- 50.79 shipped. Power. Non heated.
     

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    aftermarket mirrors -- at least the 1 installed on mine by a body shop-- the mirror vibrates going down the road. not as sturdy as the oe at all. might be able to have a local body shop match your color and paint the new covers for not too much $$. or find a good mirror in a junk yard.
     
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    That's what I was afraid of. After talking with the dealer, I can order one pre painted (cover) for 43.99. Done. Now to figure out how to remove the old one. At least I can practice on the damaged one.
     
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    Find a flat plastic spludger tool with a small hook lip and, on the short outer edge, get in-between the black edging and the colored cover and give it a firm yank in the frontward direction. It should just pop off.

    Hope that is understandable.
     
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    Came off with my hands. No tools needed. Got the new cover from the dealer today (60.00). Snapped right on.. Thanks again
     
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    Excellent. Job done. :)
     
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    You could plasti dip them... lots of colors. I did my 2008 in black.
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    I've plasti dipped a lot of stuff, but it peeled
     
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