Hi folks,
I remember reading a post by Andy Baird regarding how he painted his Velvac mirrors. But darned if I can find it or another one on that topic.
So I thought I would re-ask the question and see if someone can point me to that thread, or just recommend the paint they may have used. Right now the mirrors are quite "chalky" and really look pretty bad. But they still work and can be swung in and out, so I thought I'd go for a cosmetic improvement.
Is there a special or recommended paint to be used for this project? I welcome any inputs!
Thanks in advance,
S-
"...Andy Baird regarding how he painted his Velvac mirrors."
Didn't he use black shoe polish... or maybe I'm out in left field! ::)
Lazy Bones, I'm with you on this one. When I followed his "Travels with Andy" blog, I remember he talked about using a black shoe polish to shine up his Velvac mirrors. I tried it on my SOB motorhome and it worked well but had to be reapplied frequently to maintain a shine. I think using a boot polish with black dye in it would do well also.
Well that's interesting! I don't recall that at all. I remember him speaking of masking everything off and spray painting the mirrors. Maybe the polish came afterwards?
Well, leaving Andy out (until he replies ;-), has anyone else painted their mirrors, and if so, any special considerations? A specific paint recommendation? Thanks in advance!
S-
I have used Mothers Back to Black on the mirrors and front bumper since new.
No chalk here.
Mothers® Back-to-Black® Trim & Plastic Restorer (http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06112.html#&slider1=17)
Any paint in a rattle can will degrade within a few years. The mirrors detach easily if you do paint, easing the masking chore.
Larry
I've also used Mother's on other black car parts with good results, too. Anyone tried Wipe New (as seen on TV)?
Like Larry, I use a black restorer liquid, to coat the mirrors. It also works well for the door handles, window surrounds, all of the coach windows, little black plastic drain hole covers (non dual pane windows), and black vinyl strip on the bumper. I have also used it on the gray plastic vinyl on the front bumper. It does have to be redone every six months to a year depending how picky you are. It's a lot like car wax. It does leave a black smear on the white/ blue (my color) and soaks into the wax. So to get it off you need to re-wax spots next to the black parts you've treated. (careful application makes that last part unnecessary.)
What I use; Meguiar's 12 Oz Ultimate Black Plastic Restorer (G15812) - Walmart.com (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-12-Oz-Ultimate-Black-Plastic-Restorer-G15812/23569785?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=1700&adid=22222222227017136524&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=41081406632&wl4=pla-78652111832&wl5=9031352&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=23569785&wl13=1700&veh=sem)
RonB
Regarding Wipe New, I used it on my front bumper valance which had turned silver or chalky looking. I was very pleased with the results; it has held up for several years and still looks good. I think getting the surface clean is really important.
Good luck,
Steve K.