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Shelby Performance Parts Upgrades - Six Easy Pieces

Quick And Easy Shelby Performance Parts Upgrades For '05-'09 Mustangs
February, 2009
By Jerry Heasley
Photography by Jerry Heasley
Shelby Performance Parts Front View
Carbon-Fiber Mirror CoversOur... 
   
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Shelby Performance Parts Front View
Carbon-Fiber Mirror CoversOur first installation was a set of carbon-fiber covers for the side mirrors of any Gen 5 Mustang GT.
Shelby Performance Parts Front View
Mask the mirror using the... 
   
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Shelby Performance Parts Front View
Mask the mirror using the carbon-fiber cover as a template. The tape protects the exposed mirror housing from the glue. Use a razor to cut away the masking tape.
Shelby Performance Parts Front View
Apply two-stage glue with... 
   
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Apply two-stage glue with a gun. Shawn has seen people use double-sided tape, but glue holds the covers much better. Spread the glue around with a finger.
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Firmly press on the carbon-fiber... 
   
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Firmly press on the carbon-fiber cover.
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Wrap the cover with masking... 
   
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Wrap the cover with masking tape. Allow the glue to seat the cover to the mirror housing overnight.

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