Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by Vicious
I just got my mirrors but
#1 I need to paint it... I need to know what type of paint to use and what type of clear coating...
Can you please let me know??? Can you tell the difference between your car's paint job and your mirror's after you have installed it???
#2 I need to find a place to install it... I have no clue how to do wirings around the car... i'm a total dummy!!! i wished it was just a computer, it would be a whole lot easier to disassemble, install and etc. for me.
I just bought three different silver cans and a clear coat can a couple years ago at an auto store when I did my front emblem change. I sprayed a sample on a piece of plastic and picked the closest match for my final paint coat, used the other cans for 1st and 2nd coats. Also used a fine wet sanding cloth between coats.
Then a couple light clear coats.
Just make sure the paint is suitable for plastic.
Takes a little time to get ready for installation:
you need wires identified on the mirrors, Service Manual pages printed of mirror removal, door panel removal, kick panel removal, electrical and connector diagrams, make a diagram of the pin hookups on both sides of the connectors, a plan for getting the 4 wires from the pass. door - up and above the glove box and across to the left kick panel.
I left the original factory 5 pin mirror connectors in place and tied into the wires upstream. Easy to go back to factory mirrors that way as the connector is still inside the door panel.
Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by njerald
I just bought three different silver cans and a clear coat can a couple years ago at an auto store when I did my front emblem change. I sprayed a sample on a piece of plastic and picked the closest match for my final paint coat, used the other cans for 1st and 2nd coats. Also used a fine wet sanding cloth between coats.
Then a couple light clear coats.
Just make sure the paint is suitable for plastic.
Takes a little time to get ready for installation:
you need wires identified on the mirrors, Service Manual pages printed of mirror removal, door panel removal, kick panel removal, electrical and connector diagrams, make a diagram of the pin hookups on both sides of the connectors, a plan for getting the 4 wires from the pass. door - up and above the glove box and across to the left kick panel.
I left the original factory 5 pin mirror connectors in place and tied into the wires upstream. Easy to go back to factory mirrors that way as the connector is still inside the door panel.
I can't locate my mirror wire ID that I made. Maybe it will pop up in my garage somewhere.
Be sure you have an installer that can plan and execute.
After everything is back together and tested, then and only then, snap your painted covers on................
Only if you lived in the same area as me, i'd rather pay you to help me out.. hahahaa!!!
I got an estimate of $300 for installation and painting... from an Autobody.
I plan to pay about $100 for installationa and paint the darn thing myself... what do you think???
Painting cost $100/hr and takes about 2hrs... i call that BS. lol
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by Vicious
Only if you lived in the same area as me, i'd rather pay you to help me out.. hahahaa!!!
I got an estimate of $300 for installation and painting... from an Autobody.
I plan to pay about $100 for installationa and paint the darn thing myself... what do you think???
Painting cost $100/hr and takes about 2hrs... i call that BS. lol
I think it took me over 8 hours fro the installation and I prepared for a few hours before that (IDing wires, printing out instructions, planning, painting). Replacing the mirrors just takes a few minutes. Interior trim on and off is less than an hour. Running the wires, making connections, wiring connectors, testing, etc. takes most of the actual installation time.
You can have cheap and crappy installation or expensive and crappy.
I would never let anyone do mine...........but that's me.
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by njerald
I think it took me over 8 hours fro the installation and I prepared for a few hours before that (IDing wires, printing out instructions, planning, painting). Replacing the mirrors just takes a few minutes. Interior trim on and off is less than an hour. Running the wires, making connections, wiring connectors, testing, etc. takes most of the actual installation time.
You can have cheap and crappy installation or expensive and crappy.
I would never let anyone do mine...........but that's me.
I don't trust myself either! hahaha
Hey did you paint the covers only?? how about the connector to the car??
Is it possible to paint that as well?? of is it not recommended due to the mechanics of it?
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by njerald
I wasn't confused about the connector, they couldn't tell me about it so at least a week. They finally gave me a part number (Toyota) but it isn't available in the USA.
Yes, if you can get the mating Toyota (Japan) connector and the pins, it will make your installation easier.
I had to cut off their supplied connector and buy two Radio Shack male and female 8 pin connectors to mate up with the existing and new wiring.
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
Njerald,
my worries are over!!! hehe...
i found someone professional to paint and install for a price of $130...
one of my cousins works for an autobody so her coworker offered to do it for that price.. lol
i cant wait to show you, even though you know what it looks like...
My car looks quite similar to yours btw... just not as fancy...
and one exhaust pipe since it came like that...
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by Vicious
Njerald,
my worries are over!!! hehe...
i found someone professional to paint and install for a price of $130...
one of my cousins works for an autobody so her coworker offered to do it for that price.. lol
i cant wait to show you, even though you know what it looks like...
My car looks quite similar to yours btw... just not as fancy...
and one exhaust pipe since it came like that...
Good luck.
I wouldn't do half of the job for that price...........
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
I guess he should be reliable... he's friends with my cousin and works fulltime at an autobody shop.
I'll show you some pics once it's put on...
PS: I still havent put on the eyelids yet... HAHA!
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Originally Posted by njerald
Good luck.
I wouldn't do half of the job for that price...........
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by njerald
I wasn't confused about the connector, they couldn't tell me about it so at least a week. They finally gave me a part number (Toyota) but it isn't available in the USA.
Yes, if you can get the mating Toyota (Japan) connector and the pins, it will make your installation easier.
I had to cut off their supplied connector and buy two Radio Shack male and female 8 pin connectors to mate up with the existing and new wiring.
I went to the RadioShack site and there was no 8-pin/8-position connectors?
all numbers but 8.. lol
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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Originally Posted by njerald
Just use the 9 pin and 1 slot will be empty.....
5 thumbs up for Njerald!!
Cheers!!!
I have to make that connector myself coz the garage guy didnt know his electronics...
how many positions does the camry originally come with?
My car originally has nothing for power mirrors but adjusting...
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Re: GEN6 - LED Signal, Power Folding, Heated, Power Mirrors
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