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      01-22-2023, 06:22 PM   #1
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Aftermarket mirror caps

Based on experience, who has the best OEM like quality?

I was looking at the:
AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED PAINTED MIRROR COVERS

https://autotecknic.com/collections/...s-g30-5-series
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      02-15-2023, 10:24 PM   #2
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      02-16-2023, 03:28 AM   #3
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The set that @Soad posted would be the closest to OEM. RW Carbon and Autotecknic have nice pieces that I can vouch for. I've tried the Amazon versions and the craftsmanship isn't the same, you really do get what you pay for.
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Based on experience, who has the best OEM like quality?

I was looking at the:
AUTOTECKNIC M-INSPIRED PAINTED MIRROR COVERS

https://autotecknic.com/collections/...s-g30-5-series
I just bought and installed them. I would vouch for the quality of the Autotecknic parts, they fit up and look OEM. I'm not 100% sure if the "M-like" part adds extra wind noise but I think I do hear some extra noise coming through the window. I've double checked the fitment and everything is great. The kit SOAD posted actually replaces the mirror frame to exactly match the mirror cover in the M5. The one you posted looks the part but isn't technically the same.

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      04-21-2023, 01:47 PM   #5
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I just purchased a set of the black mirror caps from autotecknic and was somewhat disappointed by the quality. The fit was close but not exact but the biggest issue was the swirls in the clear coat and scuffs over the top of the mirror caps. They are minor but noticeable in the sunlight and up close. I contemplated sending them back but it was such a bear to remove the originals and install the black caps, its not worth it to me.
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