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Old 08-20-07, 09:44 AM   #1
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Looking for driver side headlight cover replacement!

Ive done some searching, and i found that i can only really buy an unpainted headlight cover. I plan on getting my car painted, but not until next year, so im looking for something a little different. I then came to the conclusion that I would get a vented one, but i can only find them for the passenger side. So if you guys have any ideas on what i should do in my situation.... I know for sure i want to stick with the pop-ups... thx-Eric
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Old 08-20-07, 09:49 AM   #2
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If you can't wait until you're going to get the car repainted, find someone on the FS forum with a car the same color as yours who's parting out their car.
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Old 08-20-07, 10:26 AM   #3
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Ive tried for the past month... and living in florida it rains everyday, im sure its not going to damage it but there are wires open to the water.
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Old 08-20-07, 11:02 AM   #4
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If you can't find a used one and you need it taken care of now, then you'll have to buy a new one and get it color matched to your current paint. The covers are only like $60 from Ray.
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Old 08-20-07, 11:12 AM   #5
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I doubt it would cost more than $100-150 to get the cover painted. Granted, its extra work when you get the whole car painted since it will get "repainted" but it's that big of a deal.
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Old 08-20-07, 11:29 AM   #6
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I would rather have a primer out headlight cover than wiring problems
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Old 08-20-07, 11:37 AM   #7
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mine flew off on the freeway and I ordered one from the dealership for 80 bucks but found out i coulda got one cheaper from Ray. I primered and painted mine for about 12 bucks. advance auto parts have primer and actual mazda colors, ie: brilliant black, vintage red...etc.
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Old 08-20-07, 12:50 PM   #8
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Ok so the exposed wires could be damaged by the water? That was basically one of my main concerns.. I also didnt want to get just the headlight cover painted when i plan on getting the car painted later.. but if its what needs to be done, it needs to be done.
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Old 08-20-07, 02:12 PM   #9
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Yeah, just get one, get it painted, and install it. Damage to wiring IMHO is secondary - it's a crime to be driving around a nice car like an FD with a missing headlight cover! I had mine come off on a trip recently, and the car sat in the garage until I could do something about it.

Even if you get a new one and spray paint it yourself, it's better than nothing. It should be really cheap for a body shop to spray it, BTW.

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Old 08-21-07, 01:23 AM   #10
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Hey guys I'm new to the forum so if you don't mind me asking who "ray" is? I need to get a hold of the driver side headlight covers too. Mine broke off as I was driving my car back after buying it....seemed like a bad sign to me
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Old 08-21-07, 01:37 AM   #11
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Call Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda 703-490-8170. My cover was $76.00 shipped and I just got an estimate from the body shop today that it would cost $80.00 to paint it.
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Old 08-21-07, 01:43 AM   #12
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Call Ray Crowe at Malloy Mazda 703-490-8170. My cover was $76.00 shipped and I just got an estimate from the body shop today that it would cost $80.00 to paint it.
Thanks. Gonna order it tomorrow!
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