 Original sideview mirrors,, are they stainless or chrome plated? |
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| FourBlades |
 Mar 6 2020, 07:11 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin  Group: Members Posts: 2,054 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States 
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The mounting legs of my mirrors are getting pretty pitted.
They look like chrome plated steel so I am afraid to abuse them too much for fear of blowing through the chrome into the steel. Is it safe to polish them a lot or do they need to be re-chromed? How about after market mirrors, like these: https://sierramadrecollection.com/exterior-...914-p25199.html Anyone know if they are all stainless? The ad pretty much says nothing about it. Working on the second restore of my blue 914... John |
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| mepstein |
Mar 6 2020, 07:21 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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The arm and base are chromed. The housing for the mirror is stainless.
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| FourBlades |
Mar 6 2020, 08:05 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,054 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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OK thanks! The housings look new not surprisingly. Looks like rust developing under the chrome on the base. Not sure how to refurb short of sending them to a chrome shop. Maybe some shiny zinc plating? I have the caswell set up. Chrome spray paint? Maybe cheapest to just buy a new one... John |
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| Big Len |
Mar 6 2020, 08:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,747 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Edgewood, New Mexico Member No.: 16,126 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Bought one from SM for the passenger side a couple of years ago. Good quality, no problems.
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