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Paint or Replace Mirrors, Handles, Trim

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Old 07-28-19, 09:29 PM
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Default Paint or Replace Mirrors, Handles, Trim

I’ve wrapped my side mirrors, door handles, window trim, and front grill gloss black. I want something that’s more permanent. Should I just order black mirrors, handles, etc or should I take them to a shop and get them painted? What do you guys think? Also how much would it approx cost?



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We have the same car, same color. Don't wrap the door handles or paint them. that looks horrible. The mirrors and trim are fine though.

but the door handles draw attention to big black blobs on the doors. the point of contrasting parts is to smooth out breaks in the exterior design. not create new ones.

do not go overboard is my advice.

i also plan on painting my mirrors at some point. i have them vinyl wrapped black for now.

i will be doing it myself.
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