Restoring side view mirrors..

[zupaspunk]

Was wondering how I'd go about restoring the two side view mirrors. My thoughts would be to take them off, remove the mirror part, sand them down, use a flat black paint, and possibly throw a coat or two of clear coat. How's that sound? is there anything I should change in that process? restored my cowl vent that way. thanks in advance for replys.

[slonomo]

Just make sure that you use a self etching primer before you paint.that will help the paint to stick.

[zupaspunk]

self etching primer? hmm gonna have to look for that one. didn't even bother with a primer on the cowl vent, and it looks **** near new after 6 months or so. Another question is that I don't want to use a clear coat as that makes it kinda shiney, I like the flat black look that they are right now, any ideas on that?

[93fakesnake]

I've never used the primer and it worked fine but who knows. I would take them off tape up the mirror part scuff with a scotch brite pad and put a couple of coats of paint. Cant remember the exact color but dont use gloss or semi gloss, I'll remember it in a min

[slonomo]

Only do the cowl if you want them to match..and i would use semi-gloss black,it wont scratch as easily.ive have used duplicolor etching primer in the past.it has a greenish color,and make sure you let it dry good before you paint.

[slonomo]

The self etching primer soaks into the plastic.it stick alot better.

[Wayne's 88 GT]

I used a trim paint that isnt gloss and isnt flat......cant remember the name of it but they should have it at most parts stores.....just remember the better the prep work you do the better it will look

[zupaspunk]

ok thanks for input, gonna get working on it now.

[ALMOST STOCK]

Satin Black is the color you're looking for!

[bonesgt]

tape up the mirror part scuff with a scotch brite pad and put a couple of coats duplicolor self-etching primer and then a few coats of Trim Black, and all mine has tuned out great.[/b]

[Blacksheep]

I took some 300 sand paper, then moved to 800, then 1000 and used that trim paint from autozone i think its Duplicolor and they look brand new, if there is stuff on ur mirrors use a sos pad of them softly, i just taped up the mirrors no need to remove them. I didnt use any primer and the paint stuck great, just make sure u clean them very good after u sand them

[zupaspunk]

k cool, gonna try that. gonna get on it tomorrow after work, didn't have the motivation to do it today.

[redtang93]

The paint to use is SEM TRIM BLACK. It is about $9 a can but it does good do it in light coats and make sure you do it where it is warm. If not it will run. hope this helps.

[fast50]

I took the mirror out. It is really easy just a couple of phillips head screws inside and one out side that way you don't have to tape and it is painted all the way inside.

I use the trim black paint.