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hmibennett

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hmibennett

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I have a white L&K Yeti on order and am contemplating putting black covers on the wing mirrors. Probably my lack of technical expertise, but I can't seem to track down part numbers (or prices) on the internet before trying to get a deal from my Skoda outlet. Any help out there?

Thanks in advance.

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wilkenstein Collaborator

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Well for what it's worth I'm thinking of doing exactly the same myself anyway, roof and wing mirrors, and it's definitely wrapping that I would go for myself.

Sorry I know that's not a huge help, lol.

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You see all these people driving around in their souped up matte black cars and they have everything done, from mirrors to spoilers. So I don't see why doing 3M vinyl on a mirror will be a problem. And if it is (in year three or four) just do it again. It will still be cheaper than having the plastic replaced and painted. I tore a hole in my Audi mirror cover once on a country lane. It was £150 JUST to have a new plastic cover and have it colour coded...

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....I tore a hole in my Audi mirror cover once on a country lane....

Country dwellers will do a fair part of their driving with the nearside mirror either clipping or buried in the hedges :peek: Scratches are inevitable, wrappings would surely quickly be in tatters? As soon as my painted covers look too bad they will be replaced with metal.

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Country dwellers will do a fair part of their driving with the nearside mirror either clipping or buried in the hedges :peek: Scratches are inevitable, wrappings would surely quickly be in tatters? As soon as my painted covers look too bad they will be replaced with metal.

It was (at the time) a country lane I regularly drove down AND the mirror was even folded in. But going very slow I had to move further left than normal to let something big pass and there was something in the hedge a bit more substantial than a twig with some leaves on alas. Result: mirror cover with a gash.

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From my copy of ETKA..

5NO 857 537 - Left

5NO 857 538 - Right

That's for black mirror caps - HTH :thumbup:

Thanks for this. Will look into prices.

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If you decide to DIY, I have a tool which I'm happy to post to you for a 'borrow' :thumbup:

I have ordered a pair of covers which are just 'primed'. Don't know wether to paint or wrap? Do I also need a special tool to remove? Any advice appreciated. :hi:

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Merlinman Proficient

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The tool is used to pry off the mirror glass to allow access to the tabs that retain the covers - but you can do it with a screwdriver (carefully!)

 

See attached pdf  :thumbup:

Removing and installing exterior mirror glass and housing.pdf

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The tool is used to pry off the mirror glass to allow access to the tabs that retain the covers - but you can do it with a screwdriver (carefully!)

 

See attached pdf  :thumbup:

Many Thanks Merlinman. That's just 'Magic'!

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The tool is used to pry off the mirror glass to allow access to the tabs that retain the covers - but you can do it with a screwdriver (carefully!)

 

See attached pdf  :thumbup:

I discovered it's possible to remove the covers without prising off the glass. Just follow steps 1 & 2 of your pdf guide.

There were no screws holding the plastic, only clips. Pop off - pop back on, with care. Thanks again.

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