Porsche 718 overlay mirror covers and replacement covers create different purchasing and workshop scopes. An overlay retains the existing cover beneath it; a replacement substitutes for the relevant cover. Compare the exact housing, attachment details and supplied pair before selecting the product, rather than choosing from outside appearance alone.
Porsche 718 mirror caps: documented catalog choices
| Reference | What the catalog distinguishes | What to establish for the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Item 17 | Overlay mirror cover | Check the existing cover’s shape, condition and mating area. |
| Item 18 | Replacement mirror cover | Check the inner attachment features and what original parts remain. |
| Both options | Vehicle-specific cosmetic parts | Confirm left/right quantities, housing version and finish separately. |
Source: porsche 718 catalog.
Porsche 718 mirror covers: decide what stays on the car
The distinction between item 17 and item 18 is whether the existing cover is retained or replaced. That decision changes the supplier information a shop needs.
| Buyer choice | Catalog route | Shop record |
|---|---|---|
| Retain the current outer cover | Item 17 overlay | Record its condition and the surface to be covered. |
| Replace the outer cover | Item 18 replacement | Record the housing and attachment structure beneath it. |
| Structure not yet decided | Compare both as separate offers | Do not merge their labor assumptions or stock references. |
- Ask the customer whether the goal is a surface appearance change or replacement of a component. If there is damage, identify that component before selecting a route.
- Keep left and right quantities explicit even when a photograph shows two caps.
- For your own catalog, use structure in the variant name before finish: 718 / overlay / selected finish versus 718 / replacement / selected finish.
These are dealer naming examples. They do not establish a factory SKU or extend either reference to every 718 housing configuration.
Porsche 718 mirror caps: application boundaries
Request an exterior photograph for appearance and an inside photograph for structure. The inside view is especially valuable when a reseller needs to distinguish two listings that look almost identical in search results. Do not describe either entry as a complete mirror unless that is the actual supplied assembly. Keep equipment and housing details in the application record rather than relying on the 718 family name alone.
Illustrative workshop decision
Example: a shop needs matching caps for a customer whose existing mirror has already been changed. A generic 718 reference is less useful than current photographs of the installed housing. Send those photos with the selected structure and ask whether the exact proposed cover applies. Use the response to price the supported scope before selling a paired set.
718 overlay-cap request: example inquiry
Example inquiry — 718 overlay-cap request
Reference: Porsche 718 catalog, page 2, item 17.
Requested scope: Overlay reference; paired or individual supply to be stated.
Add the actual vehicle details, quantity per selected line and delivery destination. The reference and scope above are an inquiry example, not an accepted order.
Record the original mirror-cover condition in the job file. If the vehicle arrives with a different housing or new damage, review the application before proceeding with the previously selected option.
Porsche 718 mirror caps: buyer questions
Can an overlay and a replacement share one product description?
They can share a comparison guide, but the selectable products should clearly name their different structures.
Does a pair include the complete mirror mechanisms?
Not from these cover descriptions. Confirm the supplied scope.
Is one construction always better for every customer?
No. Compare the actual housing, condition, expected appearance and documented installation requirements.
Related buying resources
- Porsche product catalogs
- Review a selected sample remotely
- Compare wholesale quotations on the same scope
- Wholesale supply inquiries
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