Outside Rear View Mirror Housing Turns Chalky/Dull #00-08-51-001

[iceman]

Outside Rear View Mirror Housing Turns Chalky/Dull (Color/Clear Coat Mirror) #00-08-51-001


Outside Rear View Mirror Housing Turns Chalky/Dull (Color/Clear Coat Mirror)
1998-2000 Buick Century, Park Avenue, Regal

1998-2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Tracker, Venture

2000 Chevrolet Impala

1998-2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, Silhouette

1999-2000 Oldsmobile Alero

1998-2000 Pontiac Bonneville, Grand Am, Sunfire, Trans Sport

1998-2000 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, S/T Models and M/L Van

1998-2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Condition
Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color.

Correction

Caution
Sanding dust, solvents and paint are potential health hazards. Make sure to wear an approved mask or fresh air supplied respirator that is appropriate to the task being performed.


Refinish both mirrors (Black WA 8555 with a gloss of 30%) following the GM Approved Refinish Materials Booklet GM4901M-D-2000 (GM4901M-D-F-2000 (French)) under the flexible substrates section. Refer to your paint manufacturer for specific process and application process for plastics.

[VaGT]

You wouldn't happen to have an updated TSB showing the 2001 model year would you?

[iceman]

even though it doesn't say it, it does apply to the 2001 model. My car is a 2001 and had no problem getting warranty service for this.

[VaGT]

What kind of turnaround time did you have? I would hate to have my car sit in the body shop for too long. My dealer contracts out their work (to a very good shop though). I have heard a lot of good things about the shop, and had a rocker panel replaced on mine when it was new. It had a scrape from the transport truck I assume.

[iceman]

I scheduled a rotate + balance for 8 AM, and I told the body shop guys to go grab the mirrors while it was in for service. Done by 3:30 PM.

[cavingman]

think it applies to 03? :)

[VaGT]

Cool.. So not even a complete day. Think I will go sometime this week if I have time.

I hate that chalky look.

[iceman]

Originally posted by cavingman
think it applies to 03? :)

I would assume so if every other color gets painted mirrors besides black.

[BAGAGT1]

I realize I am resurrecting an old thread, but I just wanted the locals to know that I took my '02 in to Howard Pontiac in Elmhurst, they painted the mirrors on my car (under warranty). The mirrors look much better now!


Unfortunately, I did have to confront the service manager with this TSB, as GM has issued a new TSB for this problem, and the "correction" is to polish the mirrors (which only lasts a couple of months before the mirrors turn chalky again).