Painted mirrors

[mdriggan]

I am thinking about painting my outside mirrors amd the black triangle by the mirrors. What type of paint is best for this type of plastic and how many coats of primer, paint and clear coat would you guys recommend? Also has anyone painted the moldings along the outline of the windows the color of their truck? Not the whole molding, just the thick black trim? I am thinking about this too as it would eliminate some of the black. Any thoughts or input is greatly appreciated...


Michael

 

[hydroxy]

to paint the mirrors, sand it smooth, then use plastic primer 2-3 coats, then do 2-3 base and 2-3 clear coats.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98429

I'm not sure about the window molding... seems possible tho.

 

[Ak LTD Xplorer]

i will be having my side mirror's/steel part of the molding's painted to match some time within the year..so when i do i will get pic's

 

[TAS98xlt]

I've heard that a steel wool will help get the roughness out of the mirror. That is what my painter told me.

 

[mdriggan]

TAS98,

Yes thats what Im talking about. That looks great!

Michael

 

[MONMIX]

Taz,
any plans on doing the mouldings too?

 

[TAS98xlt]

Originally posted by MONMIX
Tas,
any plans on doing the mouldings too?

Mouldings? I will be doing the wiper cowl soon.

 

[Ak LTD Xplorer]

Originally posted by TAS98xlt
Mouldings? I will be doing the wiper cowl soon.

the steel molding's that run under the window's..there black they almost look like rubber..but after you mess with them youll find out there steel

 

[TAS98xlt]

Originally posted by Ak LTD Xplorer
the steel molding's that run under the window's..there black they almost look like rubber..but after you mess with them youll find out there steel

Oh...nah, I'll leave those alone.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Originally posted by TAS98xlt
Mouldings? I will be doing the wiper cowl soon.

Which one are you looking to put on? Will it be functional or just for looks? Bolted on or Molded in?

 

[TAS98xlt]

Originally posted by X~FACTOR
Which one are you looking to put on? Will it be functional or just for looks? Bolted on or Molded in?

Just painting the stock one that's there now. I wish I had the time to mold it smooth.

 

[Hartman]

I would smooth my cowl out but then you have issues with the defroster/AC.