This tutorial demonstrates how to wrap a side mirror on a black 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma. The installer walks through using a dedicated mirror tool to glass the vinyl evenly over the mirror face before trimming.
Step-by-Step Mirror Wrap Process
Using a mirror tool makes it ten times easier to glass out the material over the face of the mirror. Follow these steps shown in the demonstration:
- Heat the material directly on the mirror tool.
- Lay the heated vinyl from the inside over the face of the mirror, keeping everything tight and in place.
- Apply tension and heat the material on the front bottom portion of the mirror.
- Cut the mirror tool out of the shape.
- Apply heat and work out all the air from the face of the mirror.
Finishing and Trimming
Once all the air is out and the edges are laid down, post-heat the material before making any cuts. Use the thin gap between the mirror and the stock housing to cut the film down to shape. Finally, remove the excess material to complete the seamless installation. Aura Vinyl cast polymer hybrid films feature German-made adhesive and a PET backing that helps reduce orange peel across compound curves like side mirrors.
FAQ
Why should you use a mirror tool when wrapping side mirrors?
Using a mirror tool makes it ten times easier to glass out the vinyl over the face of the mirror. It helps maintain even tension before the film is laid down.
When should you post-heat vinyl on a side mirror?
Post-heat the material after pushing out all the air and laying down the edges, but before making the final relief cuts.
Where do you cut the excess vinyl on a Tacoma side mirror?
Cut the material down to shape using the thin gap located between the mirror and the stock housing before removing the excess.