Buy RAV4 Side Mirror and Do Something about a Scratch

El Cap on 07/11/2018 - 00:12

So I am not very good at parking my car yet. Now I have to buy a glass for the right side mirror.

There is also a scratch on the body where the paint has gone off at a very small location and the metal is revealing. I want to do something about it too.

I live in Brisbane. I see I can buy a glass for the mirror online from ebay for like $20. I'd rather if I can buy it from a shop or a wrecking place.

I am not a local or knows a lot of cars. So any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Automotive

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 07/11/2018 - 00:22
    +6

    Do you have a driving license?

  • brownsound on 07/11/2018 - 08:19
    +2

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-wrecking/brisbane/rav4+wrecking…

    call these and see if they have the parts you need. ez pz

    edit: this is coming from someone who finally, after 10 years, went to a wrecker to find a replacement dashclock and fuse box cover $30 all up for my impreza. should have done this years ago if it was this easy

    • El Cap on 07/11/2018 - 14:05

      Thanks a lot for your help. I will certainly try these.

  • bobbified on 07/11/2018 - 11:29
    +1

    So I am not very good at parking my car yet. Now I have to buy a glass for the right side mirror.

    Hope this is the first and last time!

    Go the wreckers if you can - it's better to get one that's designed for your car (than a generic one). If you're lucky, you might even be able to replace the whole mirror for a cheap price.

    very small location and the metal is revealing

    Use touch up paint to cover up the metal bit. The touch up paint isn't necessarily just cosmetic. It'll also help prevent rust over time.

    • El Cap on 07/11/2018 - 14:04

      Thanks a lot for your advice. I was thinking of going to a mechanic and ask about the paint.

      I certainly plan to take more care parking and driving in general.

  • Euphemistic on 07/11/2018 - 23:11

    Are you sure it’s metal on the mirror? I don’t think I’ve seen a metal mirror on a car built since before the 80s

    • El Cap on 08/11/2018 - 01:00

      no, it is a scratch on the body revealing the metal underneath the paint. (the glass of the side mirror gone too).

      • Euphemistic on 08/11/2018 - 10:28

        Fair enough. I thought most modern mirrors were a plastic body, not metal.

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