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DIY mirror caps and door handle swap out

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Oct 5, 2014.

  1. Nov 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    joonbug

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    Yeah literally takes 10-15 minutes. But there's always someone looking to swap out their chrome for black so it may be free.
     
  2. Nov 7, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    I was surprised also how easy it was to replace the door handles hardest part is removing that lil rubber hole plug without scratching anything
     
  3. Nov 7, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    My handle didn't come off after I unscrewed the screw, so I thought I had to get the screw out of there. So I got a magnet and had to spread the little plastic things holding the screw in. After I got the screw out, realized I didn't need to remove the screw, just needed a little pressure on that piece. I'm an idiot. But the second handle took less than 5 minutes.
     
  4. Nov 7, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    Damn that looks so nice. Lifted? And what tire/wheel setup?
     
  5. Dec 26, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    @YotaguyVA ... what kind of lights are on your grill? Looks sharp.
     
  6. Dec 26, 2016 at 7:27 AM
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    Thanks a ton for this write up. I am going to be attempting Mirros, handles, hood bulge and grill today!
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    nice truck men! post more photo :benchpress:
     
  8. Feb 6, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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  9. Feb 20, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
  10. Mar 10, 2017 at 12:56 AM
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  11. Mar 10, 2017 at 7:04 AM
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    OK so where do we order the pry tool from?
     
  12. Mar 12, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    This might be a dumb question but when I go to order mirror caps I'm finding 2016 being that latest year available to choose from. Do they fit a '17?
     
  13. Mar 12, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Yes it'll fit
     
  14. Mar 13, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Amazon. Come in packs.
     
  15. Mar 13, 2017 at 8:01 PM
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    Are the backs of the chrome mirror caps black plastic?
    I want to go black or color matched, wondering if I can just strip the chrome off and reapply or paint
     
  16. Mar 22, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Bump. Anyone strip the chrome from mirror caps?
     
  17. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:26 AM
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    No they are chrome inside and out... I would not even attempt to strip the chrome. You can probably pick up a set of black caps from someone on here switching to color matched.

    image.jpg
     
  18. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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    Too many to list.....
    Same here.....

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  19. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    Very nice! Dam Silver Sky is a classy fast finish!!
    Mine will arrive shortly :thumbsup: then over to get XPEL paint protection.
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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    Run you around $155 for caps and handles from Trd sparks. That is what I just did.
     
  21. Mar 23, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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    $220 plus shipping for a CM @Sparks.:thumbsup:
     
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  22. Mar 23, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Mail call!!!

    It was time to get a Silver Sky "handle" on things. Chrome mirror caps and handles off.
    Thanks Mica @Sparks, I am diggin the new dechromed Platinum look..
    image.jpg
    Install went seamless... now calling my XPEL installer to
    add paint protection to my mirror caps.
    image.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2017
  23. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    Edit-
    XPEL paint protection installed on both new painted mirror caps. If you look close you might be able to see the line of the material. The paint protection is very tough stuff and holds an amazing shine. I use Plexus to keep the shine On!

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  24. Mar 28, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    Very nice
     
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  25. Mar 28, 2017 at 6:13 PM
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    Thanks bro, mirror caps are a billboard for road rash, XPEL keeps em clean.
     
  26. Mar 29, 2017 at 12:47 AM
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    Where else do you have XPEL on your truck?
     
  27. Mar 29, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Primarily the areas that get blasted on the super slab.
    entire hood- more $$$ a- lots of material and labor.
    Total Front bumper and lower bumper, hood bulge etc.
    Complete coverage of Headlights, did not cover driving lights. Too small.
    Front Fenders
    Both Windshield pillars
    Both mirror caps, see post #54
    2" strip along the top of the tailgate where my topper door meets the top of the tail gate.
    (So no rubbing on my trucks clear coat)
    Clean and polish with Plexus for an amazing shine.

    Woth every penny if you plan on keeping your Tundra. If you trade often nope. FWIW..
     
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  28. Mar 29, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    Is this the sparks Toyota where Roman is from??? Man, I just saw that they have free shipping right now!!!!! is this for real??? My bank account is literally draining as I speak right now. :rofl::rofl:
     
  29. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:12 AM
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    Roman the Internet parts guru at Cool Springs Toyota in Franklin Tn and is on here @Roman

    Sparks Toyota is in SC and a fella named Mica is usually the Internet parts guru. I have dealt with them both, both top shelf guys. :thumbsup:
     
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  30. Mar 30, 2017 at 5:25 AM
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    What's the process to order color matched caps? How much upcharge is there over black?
     

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