V8V Wing mirror aluminium corrosion
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I can't answer all your questions but it is quite common.
Cheap and cheerful way to do it is to mask off the bodywork and window, rub the stem down and resorts using a suitable aluminium undercoat and black overcoat, from likes of Halfords.
Next level up if you are handy is to remove the door card (very easy) then the stems and mirror head and rub down and paint as above, or have them powder coated and refit.
Next level up again is to have the professionally refurbished or replaced, probably running into several hundred pounds I would think.
It all depends upon your ability with simple tools, and your wallet!
Cheap and cheerful way to do it is to mask off the bodywork and window, rub the stem down and resorts using a suitable aluminium undercoat and black overcoat, from likes of Halfords.
Next level up if you are handy is to remove the door card (very easy) then the stems and mirror head and rub down and paint as above, or have them powder coated and refit.
Next level up again is to have the professionally refurbished or replaced, probably running into several hundred pounds I would think.
It all depends upon your ability with simple tools, and your wallet!
Just had my mirror brackets redone, mine were really bad so not sure which way to go.
Decided on powder coating, when I was at the place the woman said that they had just had a trial pack of crackle finish to try and was I interested.
I went for it and what a job better than original.
I'll post some photos tomorrow.
Decided on powder coating, when I was at the place the woman said that they had just had a trial pack of crackle finish to try and was I interested.
I went for it and what a job better than original.
I'll post some photos tomorrow.
dlm18 said:
£335 plus vat for non memory,slightly more for the memory seat option.
Assuming you mean mirrors not seats, surely that price is for the mirror rather than the arm? I can't see why the arm would be "memory" or not. And incidentally, the mirror is a Volvo part - I think you would be mad to buy it from Aston (although I think when I checked a few months ago even the Volvo part was ~£250).
In a nutshell, there's two ways to solve this.
The long and proper way:
1. Remove inside door trim
2. Lift rear of fixed quarter window, remove rubber surround at top and pull out window
3. Remove the door mirror rubber cheater panel
4. Disconnect multiplug and release harness from fir tree clips
5. Remove Torx bolts (x3) and screw from glass channel, remove mirror assembly
6. Removing the mirror head from mirror arm by folding the mirror one way and it exposes torx screws. Fold the other way to get the others. Dont forget ones underneath.
7. Strip and paint or replace the arm.
8. Reassemble
My advice?
The short and good enough way:
1. Unscrew the mirror head and pull away from the rotten mirror arm (point 6 above).
2. Mask up the mirror and door to prevent any spray damaging the mirror or paint.
3. Dremel off the coating where rotten and surrounding areas (be meticulous).
4. Spray with etching primer.
5. Spray with textured black paint.
6. Reassemble.
IF you use the etching primer, it will last a very long time.
The long and proper way:
1. Remove inside door trim
2. Lift rear of fixed quarter window, remove rubber surround at top and pull out window
3. Remove the door mirror rubber cheater panel
4. Disconnect multiplug and release harness from fir tree clips
5. Remove Torx bolts (x3) and screw from glass channel, remove mirror assembly
6. Removing the mirror head from mirror arm by folding the mirror one way and it exposes torx screws. Fold the other way to get the others. Dont forget ones underneath.
7. Strip and paint or replace the arm.
8. Reassemble
My advice?
The short and good enough way:
1. Unscrew the mirror head and pull away from the rotten mirror arm (point 6 above).
2. Mask up the mirror and door to prevent any spray damaging the mirror or paint.
3. Dremel off the coating where rotten and surrounding areas (be meticulous).
4. Spray with etching primer.
5. Spray with textured black paint.
6. Reassemble.
IF you use the etching primer, it will last a very long time.
dlm18 said:
The arm and mirror all come as one unit.
Perhaps, if you pay Aston prices. But if you simply needed a mirror you can buy it from Volvo for much less - it is even stamped Volvo on the bottom.Buying a new mirror and arm for ~£350+vat seems a very expensive way of curing corroded arms. But each to their own.
divetheworld said:
In a nutshell, there's two ways to solve this.
The long and proper way:
1. Remove inside door trim
2. Lift rear of fixed quarter window, remove rubber surround at top and pull out window
3. Remove the door mirror rubber cheater panel
4. Disconnect multiplug and release harness from fir tree clips
5. Remove Torx bolts (x3) and screw from glass channel, remove mirror assembly
6. Removing the mirror head from mirror arm by folding the mirror one way and it exposes torx screws. Fold the other way to get the others. Dont forget ones underneath.
7. Strip and paint or replace the arm.
8. Reassemble
My advice?
The short and good enough way:
1. Unscrew the mirror head and pull away from the rotten mirror arm (point 6 above).
2. Mask up the mirror and door to prevent any spray damaging the mirror or paint.
3. Dremel off the coating where rotten and surrounding areas (be meticulous).
4. Spray with etching primer.
5. Spray with textured black paint.
6. Reassemble.
IF you use the etching primer, it will last a very long time.
Great info - can we consider having this as a 'Sticky' or added to Frequently Asked Questions?The long and proper way:
1. Remove inside door trim
2. Lift rear of fixed quarter window, remove rubber surround at top and pull out window
3. Remove the door mirror rubber cheater panel
4. Disconnect multiplug and release harness from fir tree clips
5. Remove Torx bolts (x3) and screw from glass channel, remove mirror assembly
6. Removing the mirror head from mirror arm by folding the mirror one way and it exposes torx screws. Fold the other way to get the others. Dont forget ones underneath.
7. Strip and paint or replace the arm.
8. Reassemble
My advice?
The short and good enough way:
1. Unscrew the mirror head and pull away from the rotten mirror arm (point 6 above).
2. Mask up the mirror and door to prevent any spray damaging the mirror or paint.
3. Dremel off the coating where rotten and surrounding areas (be meticulous).
4. Spray with etching primer.
5. Spray with textured black paint.
6. Reassemble.
IF you use the etching primer, it will last a very long time.
Shinjuku79 said:
DTW, the etch primer is easy to find, but does any product work better than others for the finish coat? My car is black so i think a black finish is best, probably with an OE look but if there is something else to consider would be good to know.
Thanks
Shinjuku
Just look for a textured black matt paint. You'll be good!Thanks
Shinjuku
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