Dealer wants $300 for minor blemish
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I have a 2004 330 and for some reason the paint from the mirror panel is chipping/peeling off. The dealer quoted me on $300 to replace the mirror panels because replacement is the only way to repaint it. Parts cost $100 each side and labor costs $100. It isn't a major issue but I didn't expect such a minor problem to be so expensive. Is there any other solution to this? Thanks for any input!
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When is anything from Lexus cheap to begin with ?? If you have time, take the side mirror off, prep the service and get a can of paint and clear coat and do it yourself. I remember replacing my side mirror at dealer cost was $271 ( parts only ) so $330 sounds about right.
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Why don't you cover it up with Carbon Fiber Wrap Vinyl Film? You can get them in eBay for 10-$20.
Check out this guy, I don't think you'll even need to remove the mirror at all. Just install over it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-x-60-CARB...r#ht_889wt_952
Check out this guy, I don't think you'll even need to remove the mirror at all. Just install over it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/72-x-60-CARB...r#ht_889wt_952
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cheapest way is to peel paint, prep surface for paint and get a can of spray paint from automotive store and get it done yourself. make sure both driver side and passenger side color matches. Or even before you start peeling paint, buy a small sample of the paint to test and see if color matches first.
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