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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 02:19 AM
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Default Im thinking PlastiDip

So I really want to have my side mirrors be black, i think it would look good on my white paint. I was thinking about having them professionally painted, but the price is ridiculous. Then I was thinking of sanding and painting them myself, but then I was doubting my painting ability.
So now my idea is to use plastidip, its cheap, and almost impossible to mess if, and if I do, its easy to fix. Im wondering if anyone has used plasti dip? and if so what was it like working with it? how does it hold up? and is it actually as easy to clean up the over spray as they make it sound in the videos by plastidip?
Old May 2, 2013 | 02:23 AM
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So I just went ahead and did it, here is some pics in case anyone is interested in the look,

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The plasti dip was really easy to use, it goes on thick and kind of chunky but I was using a spray can, and as it dried it leveled out a bit. Overall, they came out a little textured, but im not to worried, it has a cool look to it
Old May 5, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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Good Job,Looks Awesome man!
Old Jun 24, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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I like it. The paint job looks good too. I wish my 04 had signal lights on the mirrors.

When you turn your signal on, are you able to see it from the rear? I like how the mirror lights on my brother's TSX look from behind.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 01:11 AM
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I just finished dipping my whole car. Love the way it turned out. With a little practice, plasti-dip can come out nice and smooth. All in the technique. Love the black on white. Mine was originally charcoal but I wanted white.
Old Jun 25, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Is look great i looking to do that in my car roof
Old Jul 24, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Love the look. I would love to add those side mirrors to my 05 Xa.
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