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How to Paint a Replacement Mirror on your car or truck!
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4 жыл бұрынPainting a Replacement Aftermarket side mirror on my 2007 Honda Ridgeline. For much less than an OEM original part, you can often find replica side mirrors in the aftermarket. They usually come unpainted, but you can paint it to Color-match your vehicle by following the steps in this video!
@ChelseaLeeCook Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I found it to be really helpful and put into terms of explanation that just normal people could comprehend. I am going to give this a shot.
@gregs_garage Жыл бұрын
yes, that is how I try to make my videos - step by step and using plain language. You can do this - focus on the prep and masking and have a clean place to spray then leave it 24-48 hours before handling it. The adhesion promoter is somewhat optional but use it if you can find it.
@reptiprincess 11 ай бұрын
You did such a great job breaking it down. I’m trying to put back my driver side mirror to my Camaro but I’m nervous with the painting part because it’s Riverside Blue Metallic. This video was very helpful, now I just have to start with sanding lol
@dfshjb44 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just replaced the side mirror on my corolla thanks to you
@rolfflorexil7704 Жыл бұрын
Damn, that looks good, and you made it seem pretty easy.. I have to try this with my 2008 g35x
@gregs_garage Жыл бұрын
do it - just take your time in a clean environment and let it dry for a couple days. Paint shop can mix in some clear into the paint so it's a 1-step job instead of messing with clearcoat on top. Good enough for an older car.
@rolfflorexil7704 Жыл бұрын
@@gregs_garage does this work if the replacement mirror isn't black?
@gregs_garage Жыл бұрын
@@rolfflorexil7704 sure.
@jesusonlywaytoheaven5207 2 жыл бұрын
I like it , looks very good . 👍
@gregs_garage 2 жыл бұрын
thanks. still looks ok 5 years later.
@hughmorris2008 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregs_garage That was my 1st question after I finished the video. It does look "good 'nuff" as you say. Gonna try this on my old Corolla
@gregs_garage 2 жыл бұрын
@@hughmorris2008 honestly nobody will know the difference. Go to a paint shop and get the right paint code made in a spray can with some clearcoat mixed into the paint.
@NoName-tq9fi 3 жыл бұрын
And hang it up higher so you can get around it to control paint application better.
@alexibarra5578 7 ай бұрын
I know this video is 3 yrs ago lol but i wanna know if you had to take off the door panel or just remove cover from the mirror? Thank you
@gregs_garage 7 ай бұрын
Just pull off the small inside trim cover and 3 bolts.
@Tapioca5 2 жыл бұрын
You could have taken apart the old mirror to figure out the assembly!
@gregs_garage 2 жыл бұрын
Not so easy and not worth it. These replacements are $60 and work perfectly
@MovingToMnPro 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregs_garage How's it held up?
@gregs_garage 2 жыл бұрын
@@MovingToMnPro looks good still. You can't tell the difference vs. the other mirror.
@lastkokyu8003 Жыл бұрын
It looks amazing! What grid did you use to sand the side mirror down? Also, did you regular sand paper?
@gregs_garage Жыл бұрын
Wet sandpaper 1000 grit. It’s a new unpainted mirror
@billwhite6528 2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@myshadowstalksme 11 ай бұрын
How do you paint match though? My car is silver
@gregs_garage 11 ай бұрын
Take the paint code to a body supply shop. Or, order paint online there are many options
@brendamarie8105 Жыл бұрын
Which paint shop did you get it from?
@gregs_garage Жыл бұрын
Local independent place. Go to the multicultural corner of your city
@NoName-tq9fi 3 жыл бұрын
Your life would have been much easier if you had taken the plug off the wires and pulled the trim piece off of the mirror completely. Just make sure you have written down the wiring configuration so you can put it back together easily.
@TheAncientColossus 2 жыл бұрын
Well, not everyone is an electrical engineer.
@NoName-tq9fi 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheAncientColossus Obviously
@TheAncientColossus 2 жыл бұрын
@@NoName-tq9fi So don't suggest such absurd propositions and leave.
@DIYDaveOK 11 ай бұрын
Kinda disappointed in a "how to paint..." video that... doesn't include the actual painting...but it turned out well. Congrats!
@gregs_garage 11 ай бұрын
Thanks. This was the pre-tripod days
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