Wing mirror covers — Page 13

Mirror covers are model-specific decorative parts for side mirror housings: most are taped on over the factory cap, while replacement mirror caps install instead of the OEM ones using the original mounting points. In this section you’ll find chrome covers made from stainless steel and chrome ABS plastic, black covers in BMW, M-Look, AMG-Look and R-Line styles, carbon caps and covers, plus paintable parts — each designed for a specific model and model years.

Types of mirror covers

The widest choice of chrome mirror covers is from Carmos: stainless steel and ABS plastic, including top-only mirror covers for Dacia Logan, Sandero and Duster. Omsa Line makes covers from Italian stainless steel with a more precise fit to the housing contours. Other chrome exterior trim is collected in Chrome trims, and carbon parts are in Carbon trims.

Mirror cover vs mirror cap — what’s the difference?

A cover is glued or taped over the original mirror housing, so you don’t need to remove the OEM cap. It can cover the whole housing, only the top, or a narrow strip — the exact coverage is shown in the product photos. A mirror cap replaces the factory cap: for Toyota Land Cruiser 200 there are caps with a turn signal in the 2016 style; for Lexus LX570 — with turn signal, without it, and TRD Sport style caps for painting. There are also paintable covers for Range Rover, Land Rover Defender and Discovery Sport — they’re painted to match the body color. For a complete mirror assembly, mirror glass, housing, or turn signal indicator, see Mirrors.

How to choose mirror covers for your car

• Model and model years. After a facelift the mirror shape may change: Ford Mondeo covers are designed for 2010–2014, Audi A3 — for 2010–2012, and Ford Courier has separate options for 2014–2018 and from 2018 onwards.
• Vehicle market. EU and US mirrors differ in shape, so Volkswagen Passat B8 has EU and USA versions, and Jetta, Passat B7 and Ford Focus III have options marked “for EU”.
• Turn signal repeater. For Hyundai Accent, Elantra and i30 there are covers with a cutout for the indicator and without. The cutout only exposes the factory repeater — the repeater itself is not included with the cover.
• Left and right mirror. On some cars the mirrors are different: the Passat B5 1996–2003 set includes one large and one small cover. For Renault Kangoo, Trafic, Citroen Berlingo and Ford Connect there are single covers for left or right.
• Camera, lighting, folding. If your mirror housing has a camera or lighting, compare the cutout locations in the photos with your mirror.

To find your match faster, open the selection by brand: Volkswagen mirror covers, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Audi, Ford, Skoda, Opel, Toyota, Dacia.

How mirror covers are installed

The installation method is listed in the product specs: “Self-adhesive” means the cover mounts with double-sided tape, “With glue” means it’s bonded using auto glass adhesive or automotive sealant, and “OEM mounting points” means the cap clips into the factory mounts instead of the original one. Self-adhesive covers should be installed on a clean, degreased housing in dry, warm conditions; in cooler weather, gently warm the tape with a hair dryer. Stainless steel can be polished if needed, while chrome plastic and carbon are best washed without aggressive chemicals and stiff brushes.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, plus the company knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and added answers verified in real use.