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HOW-TO: Mirror Removal & Paint + Wiper Arms
Purpose: My mirrors were badly flaking and the base was showing through. My wipers were also peeling showing the metal underneath. Wanted to remove any rust and repaint so it looked better.
The wiper arms came after the fact as I had some extra paint and sand paper. This will also answer this question here. Total Cost: Sand Paper 220 grit - $0.99 each Sand Paper 400 grit - $0.99 each Dupli-Color Sandable Primer - $8.99 Dupli-Color Acrylic Enamel - $8.99 Mastercraft sand paper - $6.99 Cost: $27 in items. Time: With the help of one friend sanding, dry time etc 5 hours. Difficulty: 2/5 Play by play The first 3 shots are from before I got started. This clearly shows how bad the mirrors were when I bought my Integra. Compare these shots to the final ones in the end. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00001.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00003.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00004.jpg Now to remove the mirror u first unscrew this plastic screw (philips/star screwdriver). You could remove the whole door skin and this would go a lot smoother, however it will then take you longer. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00010.jpg Then this plastic cover just pulls back and lifts up for removal. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00011.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00012.jpg For the driver side, the procedure is the same. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00008.jpg Then just pull out the wire harness, there's a small clip on the bottom. Then remove the 3 nuts holding the mirror on. This again would be easier with the door skin removed, but with patience can still be done. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00009.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00013.jpg Next here are the 3 screws you need to remove unless u want take a little more time to mask the mirror. There is a chance the screw may strip if you aren't careful. I opted to mask one side vs removing the screws from the other side. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00014.jpg The gasket just pulls off pretty easy. Take note to the 4 little nubs and the 3 tabs that hold it in. Don't just tear it off, notice how it sat on there. This would be a good time to swap out for a new gasket. Take your time when removing it if you want to use it again. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00015.jpg Here is how it looked after just a little sanding. The paint was coming off pretty easy. The plastic was pitted so it took some elbow grease and sanding with the the 100 grit paper first, followed by the 150, then 220 and 400. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00016.jpg This area behind the mirror was fairly dirty. I took a moment to just clean it up a bit (regretted not getting new gaskets, easy addon later.) https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00017.jpg This is how they looked after i was finished sanding and ready for paint. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00018.jpg These are the products I used for paint and sanding. Purchased from CTC. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00019.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00020.jpg And this is the first coat of sandable primer. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00021.jpg While the first coat was drying i decided to add some Toronto Integras stickers. I think they look pretty damn sweet. I will dyno the car soon and see if they added any HP. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00022.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00023.jpg One of the mirrors primed and looking far better than what it did. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00024.jpg Here are all the parts after there second coat of primer. I could now see more imperfections and went back and sanded again. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00025.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00026.jpg And now back on the car. The flat black paint is hard to differentiate from the primer. I could have gone gloss and depending on future mods / fixes I may still pull them off, add a new gasket and finish in gloss. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00027.jpg The driver side mirror was the worst. I am pretty happy with the way it turned out considering how bad it was. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00028.jpg Doing the wipers was the same procedure with regards to prepping. Sanding and making it the best I could before paint ensured I wouldn't have to do it again. Again, compared to the original this looks far better. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00029.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00030.jpg The passenger mirror, while not as pitted as the driver side turned out great as well. https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00031.jpg https://www.torontointegras.ca/image...gras-00033.jpg Well, there you go. A quick how to on how to remove the mirrors, prep them for some paint and so on. May not be perfect or good enough for Sema, but it sure makes my Integra look a bit better. |
if you need a diy on this you might as well not be working on you car!! ftl RIP TI
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he is posting on how he did it, not every one know how to do body work or paint repair. People learn from seeing stuff done in the DIY section. How about you leave and not come back here, because you seem to be like the rest of the fags on JDRM, asways trying to start drama.
P.S. nice wright up Kevin |
Why do you use proper grammar in this DIY but in other threads you type like a 10 year old?
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You do realize there is a DIY section right at the top of this tech. page, and you want to be a mod. lol
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maybe that section is new or i didnt see it. and i had this proof read as i was hoping it might stick around and help ppl.
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all you people on here want to do is make drama, that ---- is not going to last around here for much longer.
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actually going to create a new thread, thanks for the write up though
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Originally Posted by Buff4Prez Yo
(Post 276345)
P.S. It's "Write"
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Nice work!
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P.S. I would paint the mirrors red to match the car the mount black, it would give you a floating mirror look.
Just my 2 cents |
Nice job looks mint
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Great write up!!!
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I personally appreciate someone taking the time to do this, I'm going to need it over the next week or so. Great Job!
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How would I install a mirror that has blinkers in order to have the blinker functional. Mirrors are already mounted.
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How did you remove the windshield wiper arm?
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If you put the wiper arm up, you should be able to wiggle it free, if not, you can buy a tool that clamps under the wiper arm where it bolts to, and then you turn a screw down on where the nut would go, and it pulls the arm up.
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Originally Posted by Spike
(Post 279467)
if not, you can buy a tool that clamps under the wiper arm where it bolts to, and then you turn a screw down on where the nut would go, and it pulls the arm up.
Thanks for the help! |
OKay my wiper arms came off easily with a slight twist and pull with the wipers standing up.
I couldn't do it before because the metal was scorching hot from the sun today haha |
BTW, does anyone know how to remove the REAR windshield wiper arm for hatchback.
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^ That's actually something I'd like to find out as well myself.
My front wiper arms I repainted not long ago. I found that the easiest way to remove them was to fold them up and then (after the nut is removed) turn at its pivot point to the fully out (on the windshield) position and wiggle it up. I couldn't just wiggle them off straight for some reason. |
very informative, great job.
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Originally Posted by burtonhiro
(Post 279495)
BTW, does anyone know how to remove the REAR windshield wiper arm for hatchback.
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nice DIY!!
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