I like the steeda pic too...
Only a part of the plastic is painted...

 

I think that painting the mirrors only adds 'bulk' above the bodyline and cuts into the perceived shape of the windows. :notnice:
Perhaps if the area parallel to the window were left unpainted?

 

http://www.fordracingparts.com

Check out the White GT with Blue GT striping on the Ford Racing Catalog.

I used this picture as the guide for my custom painted striping.

I chose not to paint the mirrors on my vert because when the top is down I didn't want anything above the low profile of the car except the windshild.

The vert has a great wedge look and the black mirror maintains that. Take a look.

 

Cool pics, looks like Arizona maybe?

 

Showoff!

Nice vert!

 

Wife liked the Steeda mirror, so I painted the upper insert for her.

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It makes the car look like it's got ears! (wish I had paint-shop skills)

Seriously though, I asked a body shop about it and they said no problem to paint, but they were concerned about how it would stand up over time. I decided to keep her stock in that respect.

 

[attachmentid=21824]I had mine painted.

 

to each his own, I say looky here...

 

Looks awesome!! Do you have some more pics please? How much was the cost if you dont mind?

 

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I did not sand the factory texture, it is still there.

Costs

A very good rattle can from Auto Paint Supply store $22.

An Adhesive Promoter (clear primer) $5.29

Tapes and platsic drop cloths. $7

Four hours of my time on a sunny day. Priceless!

 

I have to thank those who responded, your comments are all valid. I have decided to leave the mirrors alone. I feel they blend in better with the window being tinted pretty dark. I think if they are painted, they will stand out too much.

I will post pictures when the upgrades are done.

 

Mine will be painted like STEEDA when I get the louvers painted. I will leave the texture on the mirror. Pics posted soon ( as soon as I get my MRT Louvers).........the wait continues

 

I voted no. When I think of painted mirrors, I think of European cars. I'm keeping mine black. I'm not going to go painting the grill, window trim, antenna, or even the tires the body color either. Black accents on a car look good IMO.

 

UPDATE...I decided at the last minute to get the mirrors done. Talk about easy to remove. I was worried the plug for the mirrors were behind the door panel and I would have to remove them, but the plug is right on the back of the mirrors. All you have to do it pull the little triangular plastic cover straight off and the pulg and 3 nuts are right there. It took all of about 5 minutes to do both. I will have them along with the side louvers done this week, pics to follow.

 

So what would be your opinions then on Covers? I guess the benefit would be that they can be removed if you don't like the look? The Xenon Mustang has em. I've been considering this also as the next mod but am unsure about covers. I guess you'd be looking at cost of the parts then the paint...

 

I went with the Xenon covers on mine. So I guess my opinion is that I like them.

 

I loke the covers, but was worried about the fit, so I opted fot the paint directly like STEEDA did. I will get it all donr when the 1/4 louvers come in . Nice to know they are easy to remove..

 

CHECK MINES OUT

 

I did decide to paint them and they look great. Got the louvers and the engine cover done too!