Folding/Extending mirror lubrication
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Folding/Extending mirror lubrication
All,
Has anyone found a way to lubricate the fancy mirrors we have? On my 2011, the passenger side mirror stopped folding in this past spring, so I got out the silicone spray lube and sprayed into the hinges on both mirrors, and it took care of the problem.
Now, same side(passenger), it won't always extend, but if I manually extend/retract it, then use the button, it works.
Dont want to spend the big bucks on a new mirror, there has to be a way to get some lubrication in there. Was going to just try spraying the shafts where they go into the mirror housing to see if that reduces some friction.
Thanks for any advice.
Dave
Has anyone found a way to lubricate the fancy mirrors we have? On my 2011, the passenger side mirror stopped folding in this past spring, so I got out the silicone spray lube and sprayed into the hinges on both mirrors, and it took care of the problem.
Now, same side(passenger), it won't always extend, but if I manually extend/retract it, then use the button, it works.
Dont want to spend the big bucks on a new mirror, there has to be a way to get some lubrication in there. Was going to just try spraying the shafts where they go into the mirror housing to see if that reduces some friction.
Thanks for any advice.
Dave
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WD-40 is a mix of solvent and light lube that is meant to displace water (moisture). It does that very well, but it attracts dust and grime to it very badly, which will result in a build-up on those moving parts.
I would probably try something else first, probably a "dry lube" spray, generally either (or , not sure which would be better), , or even .
I would probably try something else first, probably a "dry lube" spray, generally either (or , not sure which would be better), , or even .
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