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Someone hit my side driver side mirror last night, now I’ve got to replace it, help!
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:11 am
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:11 am
I woke up this morning to a shattered mirror and broken cover on my driver side, awesome... of course there’s no note, I guess that’s what I get for parking on the street.
Anyway I have found a couple of websites where I can order factory parts, it looks like for my car I can get a mirror for about $50 or $60.
Then I just have to go get it painted, anybody have any experience with this? I looked at a couple of DIY videos and I’m fairly certain I can replace the mirror myself, I have no confidence in my ability to paint it though. Am I better off bringing it to the dealership to get painted? Or are they going to charge me way more than a local body shop?
Should I bring the mirror in to get painted before I attach it or after?
Thanks for any help I get!
Anyway I have found a couple of websites where I can order factory parts, it looks like for my car I can get a mirror for about $50 or $60.
Then I just have to go get it painted, anybody have any experience with this? I looked at a couple of DIY videos and I’m fairly certain I can replace the mirror myself, I have no confidence in my ability to paint it though. Am I better off bringing it to the dealership to get painted? Or are they going to charge me way more than a local body shop?
Should I bring the mirror in to get painted before I attach it or after?
Thanks for any help I get!
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Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:12 am to Tiger1242
Why park on the street when you can park on your lawn?
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:13 am to Tiger1242
Just go to a dealership at night and pop one off another car like yours.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:14 am to Tiger1242
If you were parked on the street, and you decide to make an insurance claim, do NOT tell them you were parked on the street.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:16 am to TDsngumbo
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If you were parked on the street, and you decide to make an insurance claim, do NOT tell them you were parked on the street.
I don’t think I’m going to make a claim. Since there’s no way for me to figure out who hit me, and I’m hoping to be able to get this done for < $250 it’s not worth claiming insurance.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:17 am to Tiger1242
I’m almost certain you can buy a mirror already painted.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:17 am to Tiger1242
Go to a reputable body shop. The dealership should be used for warranty work and any recalls.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:18 am to Tiger1242
I had to replace mine recently. I bought a new one for $50.00. YouTube has step by step videos on how to remove door panel etc. Very easy. Took 30 min
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:18 am to Motorboat
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I’m almost certain you can buy a mirror already painted.
Really? Where would I go to do that if I want a new mirror?
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:19 am to Da Sheik
You bought a new one that was already painted? Can I ask you where?
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:21 am to Tiger1242
Same thing happened to me. I bought one from LKQ and brought to a local repair shop and they put it on for me. They have an LKQ at the Satsuma exit or you can look them up online.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:23 am to bigcatfish
Thanks, I don’t live in Louisiana though. Appreciate the help!
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:27 am to Tiger1242
Don't go to the dealership unless you enjoy getting ripped off.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:29 am to Tiger1242
Had a drivers door handle of painted plastic break in half on me one morning. Was a used car for me to begin with, custom paint.
Just took the replacement to a local shop,they had their paint guy come outside, match it up in the daylight. Next day I went back and they installed it. Perfect match. Total was about $90, think it was year 2007.
Out where I live there was only like 2-3 potential places to get it done too. The one that did the work was about 20 miles away.
Just took the replacement to a local shop,they had their paint guy come outside, match it up in the daylight. Next day I went back and they installed it. Perfect match. Total was about $90, think it was year 2007.
Out where I live there was only like 2-3 potential places to get it done too. The one that did the work was about 20 miles away.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:30 am to Tiger1242
They are a nation wide company. You can order online and have it shipped to you.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:41 am to Tiger1242
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Am I better off bringing it to the dealership to get painted? Or are they going to charge me way more than a local body shop?
Should I bring the mirror in to get painted before I attach it or after?
Serious question... are you a chick or a 16 year old guy?
Posted on 10/19/19 at 8:41 am to Tiger1242
I purchased mine already painted off ebay baw. Some of these things you can just get at a pick a part place. What year / model?
Posted on 10/19/19 at 9:14 am to Tiger1242
Check on Ebay and see if you can find it. I replaced a bumper on a vehicle and found it on Ebay and the company also painted it using paint code. It was a perfect match to car.
Posted on 10/19/19 at 1:50 pm to WPBTiger
Thanks for everyone’s help, I found one on eBay that matched my model number and paint SKU. Saved myself ~$150, thanks 
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