Slightly off topic full-scale car question

[Harry P.]

I want to replace the mirrors on my Mustang with Agent 47 mirrors. Last time I looked, I found a place that'll paint them for you (at an additional charge, of course)... but I can't remember the name of the place.

I know that silverhorseracing.com sells them black or painted, but the place that I found had a much lower price for the painted ones.

Anyone have any idea what that other place that I found (but now can't remember) is called? I did the google search thing and came up empty.

[MikeMc]

I want to replace the mirrors on my Mustang with Agent 47 mirrors. Last time I looked, I found a place that'll paint them for you (at an additional charge, of course)... but I can't remember the name of the place.

I know that silverhorseracing.com sells them black or painted, but the place that I found had a much lower price for the painted ones.

Anyone have any idea what that other place that I found (but now can't remember) is called? I did the google search thing and came up empty.

most good painters would do a factory color for $75.00 cash....

[mikemodeler]

Harry, I think the place you are looking for is Earl Schieb !

"I'll paint any car for $49.95!" .......of course that was around 1970, IIRC !

Seriously, you might be able to find a body shop close to home that will paint them for you pretty cheap. Something like a mirror is easy and there is usually very little work needed to prep and paint them.

[SSNJim]

Did you look through your browser history? Try Show All History. I think Firefox keeps a very long history. You could look and see if anything rings a bell.

[Harry P.]

Did you look through your browser history? Try Show All History. I think Firefox keeps a very long history. You could look and see if anything rings a bell.

I delete my browser history regularly.

Never know when the feds are gonna come knockin'...

[Eric Stone]

Harry, I assume you have an S197 Mustang, since that's all I'm finding when I search Agent 47 mirrors. American Muscle and CJ Pony Parts have them, same price, both free shipping, both come in black. A quick search on 'the Google' shows that pretty much all places offer them unpainted. I have ordered the painted caps that attach to the stock mirrors (bought some for a buddy's Shelby, not mine) from American Muscle. They're $85, and look really nice IMO.

Hope this helps....

[Junkman]

Why don't you put your mirrors in the paint booth and unpack your airbrush?

[Terror]

Rattle can em.LOL,how bout brush.J/K

[Harry P.]

I ordered them in black, and found a place that sells the paint in 12 oz. aerosol cans for 20 bucks. So I'll paint them myself and save about $180!

[Wagoneer81]

I ordered them in black, and found a place that sells the paint in 12 oz. aerosol cans for 20 bucks. So I'll paint them myself and save about $180!

That was going to be my suggestion! I did that on a regular basis with my '97 F-150, front air dam, tail light covers, other accessories and trim pieces. It is amazing how much money you can save by doing that work yourself. What year Mustang do you have the pleasure of owning?

[Harry P.]

That was going to be my suggestion! I did that on a regular basis with my '97 F-150, front air dam, tail light covers, other accessories and trim pieces. It is amazing how much money you can save by doing that work yourself. What year Mustang do you have the pleasure of owning?

2007.

[Wagoneer81]

Thanks, Harry! I just drooled on myself again...That's twice today! Ok, where'd I put that other clean shirt... Seriously, very nice ride! The new Mustang is the one thing that Ford has gotten right in recent years. My sister owns a Dark-red droptop that, even for a V-6 is a great little car to tool around in. I'd love to get my grubby paws on a V-8, even if just for a little while... Just long enough for the Sheriff to ask me; "You have any idea how fast you were going?"

[Harry P.]

Thanks, Harry! I just drooled on myself again...That's twice today! Ok, where'd I put that other clean shirt... Seriously, very nice ride! The new Mustang is the one thing that Ford has gotten right in recent years. My sister owns a Dark-red droptop that, even for a V-6 is a great little car to tool around in. I'd love to get my grubby paws on a V-8, even if just for a little while... Just long enough for the Sheriff to ask me; "You have any idea how fast you were going?"

Put your bib on... here's another view...

[Ben]

Put your bib on... here's another view...

Hey Harry, i'm assuming the new mirrors are ABS plastic? If so, you may want to shoot them with some adhesion promoter before spraying the paint on to make bond better to the plastic.

[Harry P.]

Hey Harry, i'm assuming the new mirrors are ABS plastic? If so, you may want to shoot them with some adhesion promoter before spraying the paint on to make bond better to the plastic.

They call them "UV stable resin"... not sure if that's ABS or not.

http://www.agentfortyseven.com/S197/mirrors.html

[Ben]

They call them "UV stable resin"... not sure if that's ABS or not.

http://www.agentfortyseven.com/S197/mirrors.html

I would still recommend using the adhesion promotor and a good lacquer for durability.

[mikemodeler]

A trip to an Auto Paint speciality store should yield the correct prep procedures to make sure that paint sticks properly.

Nothing worse that than watching paint start peeling at 100 MPH

[Harry P.]

A trip to an Auto Paint speciality store should yield the correct prep procedures to make sure that paint sticks properly.

Nothing worse that than watching paint start peeling at 100 MPH :D :D

I figure a little scuffing with some fine sandpaper before painting will do the trick.

[Harry P.]

Mirrors came today. Woo Hoo!!!

Now I have a weekend job to do...

cold air intake kit next...

[Rick R]

Depending on where you live, you may have a auto paint supplier who can match paint colors... here in SoCal we have Stan Betz, a legend in paint circles... but the idea is to have a supplier recommend the right shooter, someone with the correct hvlp gun and access to the proper additives like Flex agent. Don't forget the clear!

Most I know would shoot the mirror cases for $20, some for a case of beerr and a fast roll around the block in your 'Stang!

[crazyjim]

Good looking Mustang. Doesn't Illinois require a front license plate anymore? I'm trying to find a billet grill like that for my 2010 Frontier.

[Harry P.]

Good looking Mustang. Doesn't Illinois require a front license plate anymore? I'm trying to find a billet grill like that for my 2010 Frontier.

Yeah, Illinois requires a front plate, but they always seem to give a pass to Corvettes and Mustangs!

[crazyjim]

Mustang looks real good Harry - even without the front plate.

If you need those mirrors painted you want to head out to Maple park. My friend Dennis Reiter (we call him LT) owns Ethics Auto Body. The shop is on Rt 64 across the road from the Sycamore Speedway. It would be a ride for you but worth the trip.

[Harry P.]

Mustang looks real good Harry - even without the front plate.

If you need those mirrors painted you want to head out to Maple park. My friend Dennis Reiter (we call him LT) owns Ethics Auto Body. The shop is on Rt 64 across the road from the Sycamore Speedway. It would be a ride for you but worth the trip.

I decided to leave them black for now. Might paint them sometime down the road.

[Harry P.]

Installed them today. Nice!!!! They look 1,000% better than the stock units.

Now on to the sequential taillight/stoplight/turn signals (because I think that's so cool!) and the cold air intake.

Fun stuff!