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Jun 2, 2012 | 03:32 PM

darkstar.c5

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From: bowie md

plasti dipped mirrors

for you PD fans, i submit for your comments.. if you're gonna ask why or have non constructive criticism, just move on. thanks.

i saw this another thread a week ago or so and thought i'd give this a try myself...

when i masked off my mirror base, i got a little too close with the tape and ended up fraying the PD a bit when i took off the tape.. you can see it if you look closely..

so i peeled the dip from the lower portion of the mirror base...

i think i like the top one better... and i'm gonna rotate the mirrors next time.. the part of the mirror next to the window is a little sparse but not really noticible unless you're in the car...

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Jun 2, 2012 | 03:38 PM

RC45

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yes, rotating the mirrors 90* makes it easier to spray all angles.

Jun 2, 2012 | 03:46 PM

memmer

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I like it and it's much cheaper than the black mirror socks that cost $50.00.I will be doing mine in the near future.Thanks for showing them and it looks very nice.
FRED

Jun 2, 2012 | 04:26 PM

olbear1962

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I like it and it's much cheaper than the black mirror socks that cost $50.00.I will be doing mine in the near future.Thanks for showing them and it looks very nice.
FRED

Jun 2, 2012 | 04:27 PM

jrose7004

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Really looks better that I thought it would.

Jun 2, 2012 | 04:30 PM

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ive already had it thru the car wash once and it held up very well... i'm gonna re do it when i get another day off to play with my car.

Jun 2, 2012 | 04:31 PM

z28punk

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looks good. nice and smooth

Jun 2, 2012 | 04:39 PM

glorysends

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Looks nice. Any pictures of it from a further distance?

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Jun 2, 2012 | 05:31 PM

02koolC5

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Now thats a great idea for the mirrors, ya know i think i'd do the rocker panels too. my car is black so you wouldn't really notice

Jun 2, 2012 | 05:39 PM

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Looks good either way, but I would redo the bottom portion of the mirror like in the first picture.

Jun 2, 2012 | 05:55 PM

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Man what a good idea especially for road trips. These mirrors take a beating.

Jun 2, 2012 | 05:56 PM

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Jun 2, 2012 | 09:34 PM

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Nice job - gives a little extra protection to the factory paint.

Jun 2, 2012 | 09:38 PM

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corvettedaddy11

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I kinda like it..!

Jun 2, 2012 | 09:52 PM

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TIKTGTR

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Yeah man...mine are done like that too. Love the look with the blacked out top

Jun 2, 2012 | 10:16 PM

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tstrobl1

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I think it really looks good with your silver/black theme.

Jun 2, 2012 | 10:18 PM

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darkstar.c5

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thanks for everyones positive comments. this "mod" is too easy. i just dont want to over-do-it.

Jun 2, 2012 | 11:06 PM

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Zeppelin654

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plasti dip FTW

just did my tool box with it…..turned out bada$$

before:

after:

Jun 2, 2012 | 11:07 PM

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Zeppelin654

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vette looks saweeet btw. good work man

Jun 2, 2012 | 11:18 PM

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I left about an inch of red showing when I did mine....bet you thought you were the first!

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