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Outside Rear View Mirror Housing Turns Chalky/Dull (Color/Clear Coat Mirror)

Subject:Outside Rear View Mirror Housing Turns Chalky/Dull (Color/Clear Coat Mirror)

Models: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.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

A1240

Mirror, Outside Rear View Color/Clear Coat - Right Side

Use published labor operation time

A1241

Mirror, Outside Rear View Color/Clear Coat - Left Side

Use published labor operation time