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Painted Mirrors?

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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Anyone Paint the mirrors to match jeep color? Pics??
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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I haven't seen or heard about anyone doing it. I don't think the plastic if painted would look right as it has a textured finish. You could pick up a set of "chrome" covers for the mirrors and paint them prior to install. They have a smooth finish that would look fine if painted.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluid72
Anyone Paint the mirrors to match jeep color? Pics??
I painted mine silver to match my paint but now I can't see out of them...
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Interesting Idea
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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I found a strange looking JK Special Edition "Beach Rescue" at the dealer lot the other day, with painted mirror covers:











hope that helps!

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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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You don't need to paint the covers, if you sanded the mirrors then sprayed with a high build primer and wet sanded in-between coats then painted it would come out as smooth as butter. It might look good but would most likely get scratched to shit unless it's a street queen. As for this beach rescue edition those plastic body armor pieces look really strange.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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I think thats actually called the "BIATCH Rescue" edition.

The extra thick plastic door panels are for door clocking ho's without scratching the paint.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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I sanded and painted the mirrors, door handles, fender flares, bolts, tailgate hinge covers, tail light surrounds, hood latches, gas filler, hard top and licence plate frames on my 2008 Silver Rubicon 4 Door and also on my 2010 Charcoal Gray Rubicon 4 Door. No issues and they look factory!
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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I'm liking the paint.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jeepgirl0
I sanded and painted the mirrors, door handles, fender flares, bolts, tailgate hinge covers, tail light surrounds, hood latches, gas filler, hard top and licence plate frames on my 2008 Silver Rubicon 4 Door and also on my 2010 Charcoal Gray Rubicon 4 Door. No issues and they look factory!

i was wondering if you had more pictures of the charcoal gray jk and any specs
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