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      07-27-2014, 10:25 PM   #1
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CF Mirror Covers

I'm thinking of getting some CF mirror covers for my AW roadster. Thoughts? I've got an M-bumper and I'll be installing the M-stache soon. It'll be painted matte black along with the center section of the bumper.
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I think CF and white looks great together. If you want the raw carbon look I would highly recommend to have the covers sprayed with auto clear regardless of what the manufacturer claims to have coated them with. Good luck and let us know what you decide!
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I have been toying with the idea of coating all my grey and silver interior parts CF and this looks very interesting.

Not sure whether it would be a good exterior application but with a clear coat over top it could be an option


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I'm thinking of getting some CF mirror covers for my AW roadster. Thoughts? I've got an M-bumper and I'll be installing the M-stache soon. It'll be painted matte black along with the center section of the bumper.
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I have been toying with the idea of coating all my grey and silver interior parts CF and this looks very interesting.

Not sure whether it would be a good exterior application but with a clear coat over top it could be an option
Water transfer is a cool technology but not a lot of companies can do it right on complex and curved parts without distorting the print. I've seen someone use water transfer on wheels before and it held up fine with clear over it.
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Why not just have someone wrap them?
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I think CF and white looks great together. If you want the raw carbon look I would highly recommend to have the covers sprayed with auto clear regardless of what the manufacturer claims to have coated them with. Good luck and let us know what you decide!
Thanks for the advice on the clear coat!
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Why not just have someone wrap them?
How much would wrapping cost normally?
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