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Old Sep 28, 2020 | 09:33 PM
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I pick up my new to me C7 on Wednesday. One item I want are black mirrors or carbon flash ones. Short of buying new ones how hard is it to cover in vinyl?
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If you have no experience with vinyl it is very difficult. You would need at least six pieces to keep trying until you get it some what acceptable. Easier to let a shop do it and save the aggravation.
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A pro can easily wrap them, but I’d consider painting them in carbon flash...
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Old Sep 29, 2020 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by DrivesWithTwoFeet
If you have no experience with vinyl it is very difficult. You would need at least six pieces to keep trying until you get it some what acceptable. Easier to let a shop do it and save the aggravation.

Buy extra if you DIY. Curvature part are a PITA to wrap.
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Depends on whether you are going to keep this car or sell it along the way. Wrap if you are probably going to sell it and paint if this will be your keeper.
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Had mine wrapped at a shop for $80. Simple as that.
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I agree with the suggestion to just wrap the mirrors. And let the pros do it for best results.
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Not the best lighting since I could not get a photo outside this evening. But these mirrors are wrapped with a 3M film that is close to the GM carbon flash. Picture does not show how well it really came out. Matches the carbon flash side skirts. I had Rehab Detailing in Cleveland, OH do the wrap. Very pleased with the results. No issues all summer. Also, they did not have to remove the mirrors to perform the wrap. Which I was very happy about, I really hate removing door panels, they never seem to go back on quite right.

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Originally Posted by shaggyboiler
I pick up my new to me C7 on Wednesday. One item I want are black mirrors or carbon flash ones. Short of buying new ones how hard is it to cover in vinyl?
what color are your mirrors?
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what color are your mirrors?
Torch Red
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I would go paint, maybe put OEM away get a set off Forums or eBay and paint them?
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Just buy some OEM ones and install them.
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Originally Posted by s0apb0x
Not the best lighting since I could not get a photo outside this evening. But these mirrors are wrapped with a 3M film that is close to the GM carbon flash. Picture does not show how well it really came out. Matches the carbon flash side skirts. I had Rehab Detailing in Cleveland, OH do the wrap. Very pleased with the results. No issues all summer. Also, they did not have to remove the mirrors to perform the wrap. Which I was very happy about, I really hate removing door panels, they never seem to go back on quite right.

Previous outside shot on my gram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCSHpXln..._web_copy_link





That looks great. Exactly what I want.
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