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18th April 2012, 04:40 PM
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Refurbishing S8 mirrors
Hi guys, just got my new(used) S8 mirrors from A8 parts. They defo needs to be refurbished, does anyone know how to go about this procedure?
Thanks in advance /Jake
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18th April 2012, 07:47 PM
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Got some major questions...!
Are these full alu? Looks like plastic behind a thin alu shell!!(I believe that is what I see in some stone-chink) My mirrors look like they are painted with some glittering paint on the surface that would be hit by the wind when drivin... Only on the top and sides it looks smooth... Is it wear and tear? Can this be refurbished at all? I will put up some pics /Jake
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18th April 2012, 08:25 PM
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Last one here shows how smooth it is on top... but how glittery(like its been painted) on the front part
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18th April 2012, 08:27 PM
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Genuine D2 S8 mirror casings are solid aluminium.
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18th April 2012, 08:29 PM
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Not sure what to make of them, are you sure the marks are not grit blast marks from travelling close behind another vehicle.
If they were mine I would be tempted to rub down with 2000 grade wet & dry and see what is underneath
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18th April 2012, 08:32 PM
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According to Carl at A8 parts then its genuine S8 mirrors...(He's the one who sold them to me) So there should be no harm in sanding them down and polishing them up?
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18th April 2012, 08:35 PM
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