Matte mirror cap protection

**yas** · 03-24-2014 06:47 PM

Planning on installing the OE matte Alu mirror caps on my RS this weekend (many thanks, Alex), and I'm wondering what films look reasonable on these caps? The Xpel I have on my body-color caps doesn't seem like a good match.

**Got No Game** · 03-25-2014 05:48 AM

For that reason, I opted not to protect my mirrors with film. Like you, I thought the gloss effect of the film would look bad. The good news is that so far so good. No chips and they still look like new.

One thing you might try is the Adams quick sealant. It won't turn glossy and would provide some protection against bugs, mud, etc, but not as much as film.

**bknewtype** · 03-25-2014 05:58 AM

u can try that 3m clear protection spray on the mirror cap. may retain its matte look.

**yas** · 03-25-2014 06:06 AM

That's a good call, bk. If it doesn't look right, I'll tear it off and save the can for something else.

**Mops@Nemesis** · 03-25-2014 06:25 AM

Could also experiment with glossy clear dip. I would not worry to much about it though. Mirror caps are not really a hot spot for chips. And the alu ones will not chip like paint, only pit.

**KT88** · 03-25-2014 07:40 AM

I assume OP getting the alu plastic OEM RS 5 mirrors? I really dislike them compared to the silver painted caps on my S5. How do you guys keep them look clean? I've not tried any sort of polish ... yet. I do use CG V7 and they look a little better, but just seem to stay spotted all the time ... weird.

Originally Posted by Got No Game

For that reason, I opted not to protect my mirrors with film. Like you, I thought the gloss effect of the film would look bad. The good news is that so far so good. No chips and they still look like new.

One thing you might try is the Adams quick sealant. It won't turn glossy and would provide some protection against bugs, mud, etc, but not as much as film.