Colored mirror caps - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

High Side · 08-03-2009, 07:58 PM

I have been looking for white mirror caps. Anyone know of an aftermarket vendor? I think the upper portion in white would go great with my white smart.

Kermit · 08-03-2009, 08:07 PM

The simplest thing to do is to just pull them off and take them to a body shop and have them paint them. IMO the body colored mirror caps finish out the look of the car IF you plan on staying with that body color.

jetfuel · 08-03-2009, 08:12 PM

...second that...the painted caps is a DIY cool project and, IMHO, it also adds to better visibility of the car...

jetfuel

hijinx54 · 08-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Bum-Bling-B, I love that color.

GiantKiller · 08-04-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

The simplest thing to do is to just pull them off and take them to a body shop and have them paint them. IMO the body colored mirror caps finish out the look of the car IF you plan on staying with that body color.

I second that. If you want to see what it looks like in white check my gallery

Kermit · 08-05-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GiantKiller

I second that. If you want to see what it looks like in white check my gallery

Here you go..........GiantKiller's WHITE mirror caps.

High Side · 08-05-2009, 03:18 PM

I'm seeing a whole lot more than white mirror caps in the photo.... Sweeeet Ride!

tbone28 · 08-05-2009, 04:06 PM

If you decide to paint your mirror caps, I'd recommend painting the rest of your plastic pieces (door handle, windshield piece, bumper plugs). It makes a big difference in the looks department...finishes out the look, IMO

GiantKiller · 08-05-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by High Side

I'm seeing a whole lot more than white mirror caps in the photo.... Sweeeet Ride!

Thanks Pics are before springs I try to make it look good without going too far. I was going to do the door handles but I've already 21,000 miles and the black ones are scratched enough I can't imagine what they would look like if I had painted them white.

Kermit · 08-05-2009, 08:25 PM

If done right, the painted door handles will withstand daily wear and tear MUCH better than the non-painted ones. I've actually considered painting them black on one of my cars so they'll match whatever color panels I decide to put on the car at any time.