Mirror Cover Revealed: Replacement vs Paste, Which One is More Suitable for You?
Rearview mirrors are an important tool to ensure driving safety in daily driving. As the external protection component of the rearview mirror, the mirror cap also plays an important role in protection and aesthetics. Currently on the market, there are two main types of mirror covers: the replacement type and the paste type. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of these two types of mirror covers, and applicable scenes, to help you choose the most suitable for your car mirror cover.
Replacement mirror cover, as the name suggests, is the original car mirror cover completely removed, replaced with a new mirror cover. It is usually the first choice of car owners or repair technicians because it can perfectly replace the original parts and maintain the overall beauty and consistency of the vehicle.
Pros
▼Perfect Fit: Replacement mirror housings are usually vehicle-specific and fit the original mirror perfectly, ensuring a consistent appearance.
▼Durable: Because it is a full-coverage replacement, the mirror cap is better protected and more durable.
▼Highly Customizable: You can choose different colors, materials and styles according to your personal preferences to increase the personalization of your vehicle.
Cons
▼Complicated Installation: need to disassemble the original rearview mirror cover, it may be more difficult for some car owners, usually need a professional mechanic to install.
▼Higher Price: Replacement mirrors are usually more expensive, especially for high-end cars, car-specific models.
Stick-on mirror cover is a product directly pasted on the original mirror cover, without disassembling the original, easy and fast installation. It is suitable for those car owners who want to quickly change the appearance of the rearview mirror.
Pros
▼Easy to Install: just clean the surface of the rearview mirror, tear off the protective film on the back of the stick-on, and stick it on directly, no need to disassemble the original rearview mirror cover, suitable for DIY.
▼Affordable: The price of the stick-on mirror cap is relatively low, which is an affordable choice.
▼Easy to Replace: If it is damaged or needs to be replaced, it is easy to operate and will not affect the original rearview mirror.
Cons
Not as good of a fit as the replacement model: Since it is pasted onto the original, there may be some fit issues and a slight difference in appearance.
▼Poor Durability: The stick-on rearview mirror cap is not as durable as the replacement model, and may loosen or fall off after a long time of use.
▼Poor Protection: Compared with the complete replacement, the stick-on model is slightly less effective in protecting the rearview mirror.
