Remove mirror covers?

[Joz]

So, I've been thinking about removing and wrapping the mirror covers in carbon fiber. And I thought that while they were off, I might as well change the signal bulb to a LED one

Does anybody have a guide on how to do this? I don't want to end up cracking the covers obviously.. :/

[Dom_]

The covers do clip on and off, I'm not sure if it's easier to un-clip the mirror glass first then take it off. As for the indicators, they are a sealed unit that seperates via 2 torx screws. also I'm pretty sure they are LED already




Pics from some German Skoda site

[Joz]

Oh, ok. Great. Thanks.

Yeah, they do actually seem like LED ones, but I didnt think they were since no other bulb was led from factory.

Thanks for the pics too, really helpful!

[umar-dub]

Hey let me know how you get on wrapping your wing mirror covers as i really struggled to do mine and then gave up in the end.

[Joz]

Trouble with the actually wrapping, or un-doing the mirror etc..?

[umar-dub]

Trouble with the actually wrapping, or un-doing the mirror etc..?

Trouble with the actual wrapping process. Taking the wing mirror cover of wasnt to bad.

[Joz]

Yeh, that was easy^^

There is a guide on youtube as well, from "www.VWGenuineParts.co.uk".

I'll come back to you when I've given it a try

Edit: After approx 20min of work on one of the mirrors, I gave up. Too many nasty angles.. I guess I'll have to buy new ones that are pre-foiled..

[umar-dub]

Im thinking of trying plasti-dip.. Looks much easier. youtube it and it looks like some easy stuff that you can later on remove.

[Joz]

Well, that will just make it black..?

[dood9n3]

http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/vw_mirr ... ment.shtml

[john.p.clegg]

Nice site....Thanks

John