tyr262 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 I have an E36 motorsport coupe. I just got some M3 style wing mirrors for it. The car is a Hellrot (red) colour. I was wondering what colour to paint the wing mirrors. Red so that they match the paintjob. Or black to bring out the black trim and blend in with the tinted windows. Any advice is warmly welcomed. Any pictures to support the advice is greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) When we had the car painted we went with black mirrors. We got black as it matched the cloth roof. I rather like them black and it would look good with red, also with your car if they paint them red they wont completly match as the original paint will have faded somewhat. Edited December 6, 2010 by tcbaurpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Always go body colour... will look like Mickey Mouse ears otherwise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 I painted the E36's Mirrors black so they kind of blend in with the tints. Although mine's dark blue. Here a red one done for ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) I would be painting them red if I were you. Black would just look wrong on red. Mind you, I put rep m3 mirrors on my car and left them black. Only because my car is a really dark purple/blue/black so it looks good as gold. Edited December 6, 2010 by 3 SERIES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 (edited) Canterbury colours go black. I dont see that it would cost a lot to get these painted if you change your mind. Edited December 6, 2010 by tcbaurpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyr262 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2010 I painted the E36's Mirrors black so they kind of blend in with the tints. Although mine's dark blue. Here a red one done for ya. Thanks for that pic. That red one has black wheels though which helps also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyr262 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2010 Canterbury colours go black. I dont see that it would cost a lot to get these painted if you change your mind.I am a Dutchman so tight with money. I would prefer to do it ones and be happy with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcbaurpower 5 Report post Posted December 7, 2010 (edited) I am a Dutchman so tight with money. I would prefer to do it ones and be happy with it! haha yeah thought you might say that. Elcheapo.. and yet you got the mirrors for looks only. Which ever colour you go with it will look good. Edited December 7, 2010 by tcbaurpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaz 64 Report post Posted December 7, 2010 Personally I think red wing mirrors suit red cars better. Here is a red on red with black trim (just ignore the roof). Here is another with red side mirrors but the trim is also red if this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyr262 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks a lot guys. I will be painting them red. Getting the paint tomorrow and the mirrors painted tomorrow evening hopefully. Should have it all done and on the car by next week. Will post some pictures when its finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyr262 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Got the mirrors painted and mounted. Here are some pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Nice Rob, red is best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Good decision, they look best Red Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites