Painting Tow Mirriors

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Check the main menu I got a good thread on it

thanks you gonna post some pics when your done?

Yes. I can't wait for them

were can one find those chrome covers that go over the mirrors? i have the dumbo towing mirrors and i got a little to close to the door frame when i was backing it in the garage.

idk but they do look good on a maroon truck

chevy_trux69 said:

were can one find those chrome covers that go over the mirrors? i have the dumbo towing mirrors and i got a little to close to the door frame when i was backing it in the garage.

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I would kill for the dumbo mirrors my dealer wants $600+ to switch and says the power and defrost will be disabled.The small mirrors belong on a Camaro not a truck.At least if you work the truck for a living,why else do you need a HD if not for making money at work?

600????? discountautomirrors.com 230 without signal shipped

Not So Lucky said:

600????? discountautomirrors.com 230 without signal shipped

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Thanks Lucky Ill go that route

jmac5058 said:

Thanks Lucky Ill go that route

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No problem.. Screw those stealerships they want six grand for my injectors haha

And does anyone know what color white an 01 gmc is because they have a linen white and just white..?

Not So Lucky said:

And does anyone know what color white an 01 gmc is because they have a linen white and just white..?

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summit white I believe?

yeah thats what I thought. but they didnt have a summit white option..?

anyone have any pictures of their tow mirrors color matched yet? i like the sounds of it

To paint your tow mirrors here is what to do:
1. Wipe plastic with good prep degreaser (very important).
2. Rough sand with a DA and 180 grit.
3. Hand sand with a soft block with progressivly finer paper down to 600
4. Wipe plastic down with rubbing alcohol to destatic them.
5. Prime with etching primer (I recommend Dupont aerosol). I know etching primer is for metal but it will bite into plastic also.
6. Spray basecoat. Sand with 800 if any imperfections
7. Spray clear. If your gonna wet sand and polish, sand clear with 2000 down to 2500 and polish.
Do all painting in 1 day so you will not have to scuff them for the next application.
I painted my TTT mirrors and fender flares and turned out great.
Good luck, hope this helped. Let me know if this was not clear enough for ya