What are peoples opinions on carbon fiber mirrors vs. painted or chrome?

Thanks

 

I've had them for 2 years with zero problems . No chips at all. They are the factory JCW's not the after market stick-on.

Gene

 

The JCW CF mirrors came on my car (Chili Red 06 MCS) and I've actually been happy with them. I would have used the money for something else had I spec'd the car myself, but I haven't had any problems, no chips or nicks. If the car had chrome mirrors I would have taken them off as I hate the look as they're too bright in most situations unless you get Astro Black in which case the contrast is nice. They add a uniqueness that I like and look really good with many colors (BRG, Mellow Yellow, Chili Red, etc).

 

Are they an easy install to do it yourself? Anyone have a link or guide to installing them?

 

How-To: Replacing Mirror Covers (WITHOUT Breaking The Clips!)

I have the checkered mirrors now. It took me 5 minutes to do the replacement, but now I've decided I'm going back to the factory painted white mirrors. Am getting clear-bra on them tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the link!

 

I purchased a set from Morristown (best price) a couple weeks ago. I have folding mirrors, and it took a bit of wrestling to get them on and aligned. The retaining clips/latches were not very confidence inspiring. They seemed like they could unlatch easily. So I made small wedges of duct-tape and wedged them in behind the latches to lock them in place.....much more secure. I love the finish and deep look of the 'real' carbon fiber...beautiful.

Hoopty

 

I am normally not a chrome fan, but I thought with the chrome headlight trim and gas cap the mirrors flowed very well.