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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Question Mirror paint

Some of the paint is falling of my driver's side mirror. I have the larger mirrors. Is there any specific type of paint I should use? I want the paint to match (Texture/tint/etc) Might as well make it look right.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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i have the same issue. had a show and shine coming up fast last spring when it started, so i just used some off-brand flat black paint and it actually matched pretty well. hasn't held up 100% thru the winter, but like i said i was in a rush and didn't do all the prep i should have.

i posted your same question too with not much for answers!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I used the epoxy outdoor furniture paint, held up for 3 years now.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Did the mirrors come painted or did you do it yourself?

I had to replace the drivers side mirror cover on my King Ranch....the body shop painted to match and I haven't had any problems.

Joe
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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Did the mirrors come painted or did you do it yourself?

I had to replace the drivers side mirror cover on my King Ranch....the body shop painted to match and I haven't had any problems.

Joe

Just the matte black that came from the factory.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Did yours have the smooth or the pebbled finish?

The smooth surface shouldn't cause you problems providing you prep and primer properly.

Those pebbled surfaces are a different story!

Joe
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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I'd have to say pebbled. I didn't know there were 2 different kinds. These certainly aren't as smooth as the paint on the truck.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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I'd say there's your issue. Theres something about that texture that makes it tough for paint to adhere.

Mine are a smooth plastic or fiberglass...just like the trucks finish.

Consider buying new covers...not cheap but the smooth ones are designed to be painted.

Joe
 
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