Has anyone done this?? Mirrors Black to chrome??

[point_and_shoot]

I am very interested in changing out my standard black side view morrors to chrome. I can get the authentic Nissan OEM chrome mirror caps for $49.00 pair. I would like to change them out but I was wondering how easy/hard this job is. They tell me "you just pop em' off" but I have had problems in the past with pop on/off parts for cars. I usually end up breaking clips, pins, etc. and then I have to spend mega $$$$ to replace damaged parts. If you have done this please chime in. I do not want the adhesive aftermarket cap...it is either leave em' alone or change em' out using factory parts. I eagerly await your reponses.

Thanks in advance.

[cbblack007]

It is a little tougher than "Pop em off" but it is not too bad. You will have turn the mirror all the way to one side and shine a flashlight in and you will see 4 tabs that need to be undone. Took about 30 minutes for the first and about 5-10 on the second. Take your time. You will need a long screwdriver.

[point_and_shoot]

Originally Posted by cbblack007

It is a little tougher than "Pop em off" but it is not too bad. You will have turn the mirror all the way to one side and shine a flashlight in and you will see 4 tabs that need to be undone. Took about 30 minutes for the first and about 5-10 on the second. Take your time. You will need a long screwdriver.

Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful!

[TheTanMan]

Where do you find the oem chrome mirror covers, all i can find is the ones that stick on, or are those the only ones?

[point_and_shoot]

Originally Posted by TheTanMan

Where do you find the oem chrome mirror covers, all i can find is the ones that stick on, or are those the only ones?

Part number: 96353-7S600 SCALP-CHROME BA 49.32 ea.

Good luck.

[CVTITAN]

I traded my black covers for chrome at one of our meets here in San Diego easy. Thanks Tony and Aquahalic for your help.

[Yellomantis]

I want to trade mine as well. But I want black. No one in so cal seems interested. Guess I'll just paint em.

[midnightmadman]

Originally Posted by point_and_shoot

I am very interested in changing out my standard black side view morrors to chrome. I can get the authentic Nissan OEM chrome mirror caps for $49.00 pair. I would like to change them out but I was wondering how easy/hard this job is. They tell me "you just pop em' off" but I have had problems in the past with pop on/off parts for cars. I usually end up breaking clips, pins, etc. and then I have to spend mega $$$$ to replace damaged parts. If you have done this please chime in. I do not want the adhesive aftermarket cap...it is either leave em' alone or change em' out using factory parts. I eagerly await your reponses.

Thanks in advance.

$49 for the pair?? where is that deal?

[point_and_shoot]

Originally Posted by midnightmadman

$49 for the pair?? where is that deal?

I was waiting on someone to catch this. My mistake...it was $49.00 each. Sorry for the tease.

[Aquaholic]

They are easy. I have done three sets. If you are buying new chrome covers you don't even have to worry if you break a clip. The new covers have thier own clips. Just be gentle and slow and use a long thin flat head screw driver. The clips are towards the corners. Use a flashlight and look first before you attempt.

[point_and_shoot]

Originally Posted by Aquaholic

They are easy. I have done three sets. If you are buying new chrome covers you don't even have to worry if you break a clip. The new covers have thier own clips. Just be gentle and slow and use a long thin flat head screw driver. The clips are towards the corners. Use a flashlight and look first before you attempt.

Cool! Thanks man!