Mirror restoration/attempt project
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Mirror restoration/attempt project
Well its only a matter of weeks to RRE, and one project (amongst a couple) that I wanted to do was to fix my rear view mirrors. I had a couple ideas of what I want/how to go about it, but I am by no means a body/paint person so this is an experiment.
My drivers side mirror is in pretty bad shape. One more good hit/someone unknowing leaing their arm on it (ahem! just kidding) and it might not be on the truck any more.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I got a couple of mirrors given to me from a friend who has a 94 350 gasser, and he sprung for new re pops from LMC truck. He gave me his old ones and the passenger one is in exceptional condidion. I little faded on the black, but the chrome is in great shape.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
the drivers, however, is not in very good shape at all. While the chrome has no deep gouges or scratches, it just isn't very pretty to look at.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
The chrome on the drivers mirror thats there now isnt in much better shape. It has some scratches but it isn't pitted like this.
So now here comes my idea. I was initially wanting to paint the chrome with a texture (like bed liner or somthing like that) but now I think I'm going to try this.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I'm still undecided if I'm going to paint the black with the texture or the enamel. But I want to try getting the chrome with the plasti dip. The best part is, if you don't like it, just peel it off!
I know ultimately I should spring for some new mirrors, but I thought I'd give this a try. Let me know your guys thoughts/input. I think I'm going to try it today. We shall see. I'll post any updates as I go along.
EDIT: Can someone tell me how to fix my horrid spelling on the thread title or Tom if you would be so kind, can you fix it? Thanks! Spelling was never a strong suit of mine.
My drivers side mirror is in pretty bad shape. One more good hit/someone unknowing leaing their arm on it (ahem! just kidding) and it might not be on the truck any more.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I got a couple of mirrors given to me from a friend who has a 94 350 gasser, and he sprung for new re pops from LMC truck. He gave me his old ones and the passenger one is in exceptional condidion. I little faded on the black, but the chrome is in great shape.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
the drivers, however, is not in very good shape at all. While the chrome has no deep gouges or scratches, it just isn't very pretty to look at.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
The chrome on the drivers mirror thats there now isnt in much better shape. It has some scratches but it isn't pitted like this.
So now here comes my idea. I was initially wanting to paint the chrome with a texture (like bed liner or somthing like that) but now I think I'm going to try this.
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I'm still undecided if I'm going to paint the black with the texture or the enamel. But I want to try getting the chrome with the plasti dip. The best part is, if you don't like it, just peel it off!
I know ultimately I should spring for some new mirrors, but I thought I'd give this a try. Let me know your guys thoughts/input. I think I'm going to try it today. We shall see. I'll post any updates as I go along.
EDIT: Can someone tell me how to fix my horrid spelling on the thread title or Tom if you would be so kind, can you fix it? Thanks! Spelling was never a strong suit of mine.
Last edited by madMatador78; 06-23-2014 at 07:28 AM. Reason: Misspelled title
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My dad suggested chrome polish as well, great minds must think alike. But I didn't try it for fear it was too far gone. It almost looks like someone tried polishing it and was unsuccessful. I was looking for ways to swap that piece out from one mirror to another but didn't really find anything.
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The one on there now isn't great, but it is better than the one on this mirror I'm doing.
I kinda like the look of this though, heres what I got:
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I don't think it looks half bad!
I kinda like the look of this though, heres what I got:
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I don't think it looks half bad!
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The one on there now isn't great, but it is better than the one on this mirror I'm doing.
I kinda like the look of this though, heres what I got:
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I don't think it looks half bad!
I kinda like the look of this though, heres what I got:
Untitled by tombombadom, on Flickr
I don't think it looks half bad!
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