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Did you guys clear bra leading mirror edges?

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Old 07-17-2006, 06:37 AM
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Did you guys clear bra leading mirror edges?
Old 07-17-2006, 06:55 AM
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If the mirrors were the color of the car I probably would have done it, but b/c of the finish the clear bra would stand out oo much and wouldn't look right. Unless you know a shop that can cover the entire mirror, but this shape might make it hard to do?
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My guy said it wouldn't be necessary since the mirror is not painted and wouldnt chip
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Default The paint won't chip, but the plastic can. The mirrors can also get small dings in it which the...

clear bra would prevent. But I can live with the mirrors having small dings over the look of the clear bra on them.
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how much is the replacement mirror cover for RS4 anyways?
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No, you will lose the nice matt finish.
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Default Don't know, but the first S4 ones ("real" aluminum) were $400+ each for just the housings...

the mirrors and hardware were additional.
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Default The mirrors hold up pretty well as is....the front bumper is a disaster on my car though.

The mirror has very small pits that are not noticeable unless 6 inches away from it...glad I have a daytona car or I would have to paint my bumper as it is completely destroyed by rocks on the interstate. If it was avus silver it would be really noticeable...had I bought the car new I would have done the clear bra on the nose.
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