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Old Oct 28, 2014 | 11:21 PM
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Default IS3 mirror cap removal, anyone know how to do this?...

sup, gonna be wrapping some mirror caps in vvivid vinyl 4d true r black carbon fiber vinyl wrap, anyone know how to take the mirror caps (painted section) off?... do they just snap off on clips like bmw, nissan, infiniti, or does the glass need to come off 1st and then the caps?...

any help/ schematics would be greatly appreciated!

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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...th-photos.html

Word to the wise, its a PITA to get everything to line up and sit flush. When I did my LED install, Its does take some time. While easy overall, make sure everything lines up. That IS the hard part.
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