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Old 25-02-2008, 08:39 PM   #1
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Default Removing side mirror covers.
I wanted to paint my side mirror covers and I was wondering if anyone could tell me the easiest way to remove them without damage. I have had a quick look but I can't see an easy way.

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Old 25-02-2008, 10:47 PM   #2
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Behind the mirror is three tabs. They are the click style tabs (They have a hook that clips past a stationary point to hold it in place). Get a light in there and you will see the tabs. They are vertical. Use a flat blade screw driver to undo the tabs. The cover will fall off.
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Old 25-02-2008, 11:05 PM   #3
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Behind the mirror is three tabs. They are the click style tabs (They have a hook that clips past a stationary point to hold it in place). Get a light in there and you will see the tabs. They are vertical. Use a flat blade screw driver to undo the tabs. The cover will fall off.
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Old 25-02-2008, 11:28 PM   #4
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Old 26-02-2008, 09:59 AM   #5
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is access behind the actuall mirror or can you pry it open from the bottom edge of the scollop?
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:08 PM   #7
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Thanks Twisted. Makes it easier to understand with a photo.
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Old 26-02-2008, 11:48 PM   #8
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So how do you get the mirror out ?
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Old 27-02-2008, 12:12 AM   #9
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does this also apply to EB (electric) mirrors? Would I just need to angle the mirror enough to get to the tabs or need to actually take the mirror off? They need painting also as I have the notorious cobalt blue which fades over time.
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tried this last night, no need to remove the glass, simply push the mirror around so you can get to the tabs using the screwdriver. the way i did it was to push against the lower corner of the mirror near the window, this revealed 2 tabs that i was able to unclip by flicking with the screwdriver. then, holding the cover out while pushing the bottom edge of the mirror, revealed the other tab that i could unclip thus allowing the removal of the scollop. i did need a torch so i could see what i was poking at, but other then that it was fairly simple.
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Old 25-09-2008, 10:27 PM   #11
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Little bump. I replaced the shells on mine with the chrome LTD items; it looks sweet as. I'll have pics up tomorrow.
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Old 26-09-2008, 05:29 PM   #12
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Highpoint car park ? looks good 2 have 2 see in person for real tho, looks good
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Now colour code the side stripes

Love the chrome mirrors thou , i have them on mine, really help too set it off
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Old 26-09-2008, 07:47 PM   #15
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Highpoint car park ? looks good 2 have 2 see in person for real tho, looks good
Hehe, yep. Were you there today too?

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Now colour code the side stripes

Love the chrome mirrors thou , i have them on mine, really help too set it off
I'm thinking of removing them altogether.
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Old 28-09-2008, 11:21 PM   #16
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haha, nah i wasnt i live geelong, just been highpoint enuff to know there car park haha nice looking ride by the way
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Thanks Brad. Highpoint is a good place to take decent pics of the beast.
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Old 30-09-2008, 05:49 PM   #18
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uyeah i only get up there friday nights so i get stuck with 200 other cars so i dont get a chance.. i do have the local multi levelc ar park just neevr been botherd taking photos
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