2005-09 Mirror Painting

[DanB]

I am trying to think of a way to do something about the horrible side (truck) mirrors Ford put on my Mustang. Sadly all the after parts manufactures quit making replacement color matched mirrors.

Has anyone tried to sand and prep the factory mirrors for paint? My thought is buy a set, start sanding with, I don't know, 800 grit then work my way down to 2000 grit and hopefully get s smooth surface and then paint them.

Has anyone tried this? And painters out there think this is even a viable option?
Thanks
Dan

 

[yote0]

Retrofit the 2010-14 mirrors with the paintable caps. It has been done before.

See this: https://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2014-mustangs/617045-2011-mirrors-on-a-2005-2009-write-up.html

 

[GriffX]

I painted the "upper insert" in the color of my stripes and the rest black. I decided not to sand the structure off, makes it much easier.

 

[86GT351]

I am trying to think of a way to do something about the horrible side (truck) mirrors Ford put on my Mustang. Sadly all the after parts manufactures quit making replacement color matched mirrors.

Has anyone tried to sand and prep the factory mirrors for paint? My thought is buy a set, start sanding with, I don't know, 800 grit then work my way down to 2000 grit and hopefully get s smooth surface and then paint them.

Has anyone tried this? And painters out there think this is even a viable option?
Thanks
Dan

Manufacturers stopped the color match years ago due to aging inventory sitting on shelves. Everything comes black and gets painted to match as needed.

 

[Miker]

I am trying to think of a way to do something about the horrible side (truck) mirrors Ford put on my Mustang. Sadly all the after parts manufactures quit making replacement color matched mirrors.

Has anyone tried to sand and prep the factory mirrors for paint? My thought is buy a set, start sanding with, I don't know, 800 grit then work my way down to 2000 grit and hopefully get s smooth surface and then paint them.

Has anyone tried this? And painters out there think this is even a viable option?
Thanks
Dan

I like the way the mirrors look on the 2005 forward Mustangs. The mirrors blend well with the entire look of the car.
I have always wanted a Challenger and to me the mirrors on that vehicle are hideous. The Mustang mirrors don't look like a stuck on afterthought like the Challenger mirrors.
Opinions are like assholes. Truck mirrors? Blasphemy!

 

[GriffX]

I miss the blind spot insert.

 

[Miker]

I miss the blind spot insert.

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I agree. I bought some small round blind spot mirrors. I have yet to put them on. I would like to find some angular ones like the newer 2010 and up have.

 

[MrBhp]

I wonder if I can fit these on the mustang. Asking for a friend.

 

[CrashDevine]

I am trying to think of a way to do something about the horrible side (truck) mirrors Ford put on my Mustang. Sadly all the after parts manufactures quit making replacement color matched mirrors.

Has anyone tried to sand and prep the factory mirrors for paint? My thought is buy a set, start sanding with, I don't know, 800 grit then work my way down to 2000 grit and hopefully get s smooth surface and then paint them.

Has anyone tried this? And painters out there think this is even a viable option?
Thanks
Dan

Just got done painting mirrors and they look good
Good

 

[DanB]

I wonder if I can fit these on the mustang. Asking for a friend.

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Looks like you are missing mounting hardware. I am sure these will work https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-8-x-1-in-Socket-Hex-Drive-Sheet-Metal-Screws-50-Count/999995480

 

[Miker]

Just got done painting mirrors and they look good
Good

Pics!

 

[cavero]

They still make these inserts for the OEM mirrors,

SpeedForm Mustang Mirror Covers; Pre-Painted 71300 (05-09 Mustang) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! Painted Mirror Covers: Black plastic mirrors? Come on Ford! What's the matter with you? Now you can update your 2005-2009 Mustang's chintzy black

www.americanmuscle.com

but the '10-'14 mirrors not a bad idea. I can't find a whole car shot, but found a thread that goes over it here:

2010+ Mustang Side Mirrors on 05-09 Installed

www.allfordmustangs.com

 

[cavero]

Or you can fork $500 over for carbon

Steeda APR Performance Mustang Replacement Mirrors w/ Lens (05-09 GT/GT500) 988 CBM MUSTANG

APR Performance Mustang Replacement Mirrors with Lens completely swap out your 05-09 GT and GT500 Mustang factory mirror housing. These replacement mirrors are economically priced and reuse your existing factory power mirror mechanisms. Prepare for heads to turn with these sleek and...

jonsespeedlab.com

 

[rocknrod]

I like those raxiom side mirrors with the signal built in. But when I watched an install video it showed the wiring was not thought out very well.

 

[Dadasaurus_Rex]

I went through auto body class at the local community college when I was a Senior in high school and I've painted quite a few plastic pieces on various cars over the years with that base knowledge guiding me.

That kind of plastic responds well to just a light scuff and multiple VERY LIGHT layers of paint. I would not recommend 800 grit as it will leave deep gouges in the plastic and as you work your way into the higher grits you will be surprised to see how deep those scratches actually are from the 800. That is, unless of course, you're going to use a primer that fills scratches ( primer filler is what it's called, go figure ) but on these plastic mirrors you don't really need to. Make sure you use the paint that is actually formulated for plastics.