We will show you how to install a sporty "door mirror cover" with a subtle fin design and a matte carbon-like finish.
・Vehicle used: MAZDA3
For more information on the product, please see below.
[MAZDA3Vehicle-specific product information:
Installation time estimate:0.5h
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
- For vehicles that have been treated with body coat, remove the areas where the double-sided tape is attached using painting compound.
- When applying the pack primer, if it goes beyond the specified areas or gets applied to places other than the specified areas, wipe it off immediately.
After applying the pack primer, leave it at room temperature.10Let it dry for a few minutes before proceeding to the next step.
・In order to increase the adhesive strength of the double-sided tape, the working environment15℃Please perform the above procedure.15℃When installing as described below, please use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm up the double-sided tape before proceeding.
- If you remove the product after it has been applied, the adhesive strength will decrease, so do not remove it after pressing.
After pasting,twenty fourDo not wash the car within this time.
・The procedure in this article is for the passenger side only. Please do the same procedure for the driver's side.
■ Components
・Parts cleaner
・Degreasing cloth(Paper and cloth rags)
・Making tape or packing tape
・Masking tape
Temporarily place the door mirror cover on the vehicle's door mirror.
Apply masking tape to the ends of the door mirror cover dividing lines.
After that, remove the main body and clean and degrease the area where the double-sided tape is attached on the vehicle body with a parts cleaner.
Apply pack primer to the degreased area and leave it at room temperature for about10Allow to dry for minutes.
②Determine the mounting location.
Door mirror cover backRemove the double-sided tape release paper from the edge of the tape.30mmPeel it off. Fold the tape back onto the front surface and temporarily secure it with masking tape.
When doing so, remove all of the double-sided tape release paper from the center of the back of the door mirror cover.
Temporarily place the door mirror cover on the vehicle door mirror. When doing so, align it with the edge of the painted part of the vehicle door mirror and adjust it so that the painted part is hidden.
③Install the door mirror cover.
While holding the main unit firmly in place to prevent it from shifting, peel off the release paper from the double-sided tape in the order shown in the video and press it down.
Finally, remove all the masking tape used for positioning.
Perform the same procedure on the driver's side and the work is complete!
Door mirror covers feature subtle fins and a matte carbon-like finish.
By installing it together with the A-pillar garnish released at the same time,TightenedFinished with styling.
Please consider it.