So, stupidly, i've been convinced to spend more money on things i absolutely don't need and upgrade my '02 to '06+ mirrors.

I only have basic black non powered mirrors and can get a pair of TYC mirrors for about $44 delivered.

They'd work fine - however, it's a white truck (with silver steel wheels) and silver running boards, i wondered if spending a lot more money on the 'chromed' version of the same mirrors would be worth it, or even look alright (especially as truck has no frills)

Oh and thanks to the guide on here for the really simple dremel mod to get them onto an older truck.

Thoughts?

 

Go for the ones with the black caps, and paint them white. Color-matched mirrors look much better than the chrome ones IMO.

Scuff them up with some sandpaper and paint with Krylon. Throw a few coats of clear on top as well.

 

Hmm, that'd give me time to essentially spend the same money on them.

Thanks.

 

That's what I did with mine. Most places online list them as "paint to match."

 

Another vote for color matching. I think chrome mirrors on a white ranger look out of place. I'd rather see black than chrome.

 

I think for the money change, i totally agree on the black and then colour match if desired.

For chrome not matching with white, not really, but i hear what you're saying.

I didn't hear anyone saying no to the TYC brand, so i'll try and get those.

 

Mine were TYC brand, and they're just fine.

I also agree with the color-match. Only reason I went black for mine was the color match would have kind of put a damper on the 'attitude' mine has, imo.

 

I believe the ones I have are TYC as well.

 

Only comment i saw from one person in reviews of them was the glass not staying adjusted after closing the door.

But i'm guessing they either slam the crap out of it, or they just had a faulty mirror unit.

 

My mirrors have never been knocked out of adjustment, and you should see the crappy roads we have here in Evansville. We have our own personal proving grounds, at this point.

 

Sounds good :)

 

I'd vote either or honestly.

I went with chrome caps because my rear bumper is chrome. So there is a little chrome on the truck. I kinda wish my bumper strip was chrome and not painted white as that's chipped up... but if I knew someone that would paint the mirror caps and not charge an arm and a leg I'd probably have the mirror caps and the rear bumper body matched. I also didn't want to spray it because anything off the shelf isn't going to match the truck 100% and that's even worse to me having different shades of color on a vehicle or knowing that someone did a spray bomb job and it doesn't look OEM. I don't think chrome looks bad on white either since the headlights, trim badges...etc. If you have any silver at all on the car it will normally flow. The only thing I'm not really a fan of is really dark colors such as black with a bunch of chrome pieces on. Think Harleys... they just look tacky.

Picture for reference on mirrors. Definitely don't keep them black though. To me that looks even cheaper.

-Nigel

 

I agree with you on chrome working with white - but i have a regular rear bumper, so even less chrome generally.

Black is what it comes with and has on now, so at least it's not going to look worse - issue with spraying the new mirrors myself is that i won't be able to sand them smooth enough to not look like sprayed over rough plastic.

Issue with chromed ones is they're twice the price :( Black will probably have to suffice - unless i can find plasti dip that matches.....

Speaking of matching, the Ranger white is not a hard colour, it's just Oxford white, get a decent brand can of that and it'll match, Duplicolour etc.

 

From what I can see, the paint to match caps should be ready to spray after a wipe or two with some kind of cleaner. If not, I can't see why wetsanding with 2000 grit wouldn't be satisfactory. Works fine on headlights.

 

Wait, paint to match caps? Are they normal ones? or specific models? I though everything was that roughed up plastic?

 

The paint to match caps are smooth.

 

The base model mirrors are the textured plastic. The chrome and paint to match are molded to accept flush-fitting 'caps', the latter of which are ready to be painted.
Paint to match mirror, unpainted (or painted black, can't tell)

 

Alright, thanks for clarifying.

I looked them up, lowest spec version of paint to match is powered and no heat - as i don't have power anything, it's pointless and makes them cost the same as chromed, again, twice the price of textured black.

I agree painted or chrome would look better than textured black, but i just can't justify that price increase for something i technically don't need :(