Ok, so my rear view mirror looks terrible.
(1972 Spider)
I got a new mirror to replace the old one that was basically non reflective.
I took it apart and want to repaint the outer pieces, they were all scratched.
Obviously the original color is black, but gloss, semigloss, or flat?
I can't tell if it was flat or just faded.
I know this is a small thing but just want to get it right if I can.
Thanks
Painting rear view mirror
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Dougieb
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Re: Painting rear view mirror
If it is plastic, there are some really good dyes out there that will bring it back looking new (but they don't fill scratches).
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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Dougieb
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Re: Painting rear view mirror
These are metal.
I had to paint to cover up scratches and to get rid of the rust.
I already have it PORed.
Just have to put the final coat on.
I wondered if glossy finish would make it stick out like a sore thumb.
I had to paint to cover up scratches and to get rid of the rust.
I already have it PORed.
Just have to put the final coat on.
I wondered if glossy finish would make it stick out like a sore thumb.