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Default Caldera red F-type, Black gloss or red mirrors?

So want some views on whether i should go for Gloss black mirrors covers or leave red.
Car is caldera red with full exterior gloss black and black roof,Gyrodyne 20" wheels. Pictures are example of black mirrors and red.











 
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I don't think Jaguar offer gloss black mirror caps (at least not last time I looked). Its either CF or body colored.
 
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Originally Posted by ek993
I don't think Jaguar offer gloss black mirror caps (at least not last time I looked). Its either CF or body colored.
Going for gloss wrap if black or may just stay red , what you think.
 
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My opinion would depend on the rest of the car. Which one of those is yours?
 
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Originally Posted by 15FTypeR
My opinion would depend on the rest of the car. Which one of those is yours?
Actually it's like the first pic an S im looking at wheels are different though
 
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
Actually it's like the first pic an S im looking at wheels are different though
So you have that exact mixture of chrome and black pieces?
 
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The black looks better than I thought it would, but I'd stick with stock and maybe get black covers or wrap them later if I wanted something different. I'd probably also only do it if the wheels were black and it had full dark tint, but that would be a personal choice.
 
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Originally Posted by 15FTypeR
So you have that exact mixture of chrome and black pieces?
O sorry didn't make it clear , all chrome pieces are gloss black on it
 
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More like this R

 
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I've been happy with my salsa red mirrors, but I don't think black looks bad. Whatever works for you.
 
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
Going for gloss wrap if black or may just stay red , what you think.
With silver rims I would stay body colored. Black rims I would do the gloss wrap.
 
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Ok with everything else black and the black roof, then I think black mirrors would look nice. It's vinyl so it's not permanent if you changed your mind.
 
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Originally Posted by ek993
With silver rims I would stay body colored. Black rims I would do the gloss wrap.
+1.
 
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If your trim pieces are black and you have black wheels, you can get away with having black mirrors. Otherwise, the mirrors will look unfinished/unpainted. Keeping the exterior look consistent would be best.

I have a Base Caldera coupe and it's screaming for a black roof and some concave black 20" wheels. Since it's a lease, I won't touch my trim pieces or mirrors because I'm trying not to go crazy. Upgraded wheels will change the look in a more positive way than wrapping your mirrors black.

Post some photos once you've made the modifications.
 

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