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rear view mirror trim color? 200 1993

posted by  Aye Roll on  Thu Nov 7 18:28 CST 2013
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Well you know, that plastic' 20 years old now. Seems like it degrades with the heat/age/UV/moisture/whatever exposure.

I haven't seen a good one in quite a while, and I broke 2 this year. The removal of the mirror to get this off requires a STRONG JERK. (Not implying anything...)

I have found it almost impossible to get them off and back on without breaking the trim. Which is a shame because it's very visible to driver and passenger. They all seem yellowed like this one.

Reminds me of the hatch hinge covers in my VW bus- terrible brittle white plastic. It will give you splinters in your hand as it cracks and crumbles. All I can suggest if taking a mirror out is, go get a junkyard one first, and steal the trim off that one.

I agree in principle about painting in the car- but I like to give folks ideas to solve problems with the best chance of success. I hate to have to add safety precautions with every suggestion, but I will say, do not be foolish and paint with the doors closed if you try my suggestion. Fumes are hazardous and may make you sick, light-headed, "high", or cause lasting nervous system damage.

--Rob






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