I can't find painted mirror caps! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

k5hart · 07-05-2011, 09:05 PM

I've been searching everywhere for painted mirror caps for my '06 to have painted to match my color. I don't care about the color. I've looked for old and new but can't find any! The new ones seem to all be discontinued and our junk yards don't have them without mirrors also. Am I crazy for not finding something that seems so simple?? Any ideas of where to find them?

*Shane* · 07-05-2011, 10:23 PM

can you not remove the caps that are on the mirrors now and paint them? they are held on with clips and double-sided tape.

k5hart · 07-06-2011, 06:42 AM

Yes. That's probably what's going to happen at this point. I have read though that the black textured caps are made of different material and don't hold paint as well. Plus I figured I would save some labor of having to smooth them.

*Shane* · 07-06-2011, 11:52 AM

go to fullsizechevy.com and do a search on painting plastic trim pieces ... several posts that explain how to do it with really good results.

k5hart · 07-06-2011, 01:08 PM

I have looked and know how to do it. It's also where I found some posts saying the painted caps are better to use.

I'll do this as a last resort, just asking if someone has a source for the painted ones.

silvereagle07 · 07-06-2011, 03:34 PM

I did a quick search at gm parts giant. It may be what your looking for. Click on the GET INFO button to see the part detail then click the pic. Good luck.
http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/Page_Pro...exID=AC2185901

k5hart · 07-06-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

I did a quick search at gm parts giant. It may be what your looking for. Click on the GET INFO button to see the part detail then click the pic. Good luck.
http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/Page_Pro...exID=AC2185901

That's the red and chrome sets that are available. I just ordered the red so lets see what happens. I ordered red from another online dealer and they cancelled it a day later saying it was out of stock. Maybe this one with have them on the shelf. Thanks!

k5hart · 07-07-2011, 03:17 PM

Order was cancelled because item is no longer in stock.

Guess I'll just work with what I have.

**truckdude239** · 07-07-2011, 05:54 PM

TRY http://gmpartsdirect.com/

k5hart · 07-07-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

TRY http://gmpartsdirect.com/

Every number I have is discontinued through them except for chrome.

07-05-2011, 09:05 PM	#1
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	I can't find painted mirror caps! I've been searching everywhere for painted mirror caps for my '06 to have painted to match my color. I don't care about the color. I've looked for old and new but can't find any! The new ones seem to all be discontinued and our junk yards don't have them without mirrors also. Am I crazy for not finding something that seems so simple?? Any ideas of where to find them? __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

07-05-2011, 10:23 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! can you not remove the caps that are on the mirrors now and paint them? they are held on with clips and double-sided tape.

07-06-2011, 06:42 AM	#3
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! Yes. That's probably what's going to happen at this point. I have read though that the black textured caps are made of different material and don't hold paint as well. Plus I figured I would save some labor of having to smooth them. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

07-06-2011, 11:52 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! go to fullsizechevy.com and do a search on painting plastic trim pieces ... several posts that explain how to do it with really good results.

07-06-2011, 01:08 PM	#5
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! I have looked and know how to do it. It's also where I found some posts saying the painted caps are better to use. I'll do this as a last resort, just asking if someone has a source for the painted ones. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

07-06-2011, 03:34 PM	#6
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! I did a quick search at gm parts giant. It may be what your looking for. Click on the GET INFO button to see the part detail then click the pic. Good luck. http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/Page_Pro...exID=AC2185901 __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

07-07-2011, 03:17 PM	#8
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! Order was cancelled because item is no longer in stock. Guess I'll just work with what I have. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

07-07-2011, 05:54 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: I can't find painted mirror caps! TRY http://gmpartsdirect.com/ __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube



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