Mirrors: Color Matching

***RedRum*** · 01-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Well I decided to color match my mirrors. I looked on the forum and noticed that there were several questions about doing this, but no one has done a write up. I didn't think to take pictures until after I had already started the process, so for the first part I don't have any pics. Anyways, here goes....

The cost for the paint, clear coat, and other supplies was about $300. I know for that price you could probably have someone do it, but I wanted to do it myself, plus I wanted some extra paint to do a hood scoop and any other odds and ends that I might get the urge to do.
On a side note, when purchasing paint, it works best to have your VIN # since there may be slight variances within a color code. For example, the code for my truck is PRH which is Inferno Red, but there were two shades of the color. With the VIN# the guy mixing the paint was able to determine the correct one.

First off, I started by removing the door panel from the truck. I followed this How To: Interior door panel removal for 06

There is a plug for the power mirrors that needs to be removed. There are three 10mm nuts that secure the mirror to the door, remove these. Pry the tabs on the female e end of the power mirror plug back to allow the mirror body to be removed from the door.

Next I popped the mirror glass out of the towing mirrors, (sorry no pics of doing this) but it is simple. The glass slides away from the truck, i.e. the driver's side slides to the left and the passenger's slides to the right. It takes a little force to pop them out. Disconnect the terminals for the heated mirror feature. Remove the rubber bump stop on the front of the mirror and set aside.

Next I used some scotch brite pads to rough up the black textured plastic on the mirrors. After doing this, I used rubbing alcohol and a lint-free rag to remove the dust and any contaminants.

I then used Dupont A-2330S Plastic Adhesion Promoter. This is an aerosol primer product that helps the paint to stick to the plastic. Coat the entire mirror surface that is to be painted.

After the 25 minute flash time, I mixed up the 1:1 ratio of Dupont Chroma Base paint to the Dupont 7160S Basemaker, and sprayed the mirrors in a series of three coats, allowing 5-10 minute flash times between each coat. Don't forget to switch the mirrors between the 'towing' position and 'normal' position so as to not miss any of the surface area that is hidden when in either of the two configurations.

After a 30 minute flash time, I sprayed the mirrors with two coats of clear coat, allowing a 10 minute flash time between coats. The clear coat mixture is two-part. There is a 4:1 mix ratio of Chroma Clear Dupont G2-7779S (4) to Chroma Base 7765S Activator (1)

I let the coated mirrors cure in a heated area over night before handling.

The next day, I reinstalled the mirrors by reversing the removal process of the mirrors and door panel.

Be sure to wear all the required personal protective equipment when spraying the paint and clear coat. At least gloves and a respirator…the fumes are pretty harsh, especially if you spray in a confined shop with less than adequate ventilation!

Hope this helps any do-it-yourselfers who want to color match their mirrors to their truck!

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ksnell · 01-09-2009, 05:15 PM

that is sweet!!! i might have to get mine done. i got pocket style fender flares for christmas, so i might as well paint the mirrors at the same time!
very nice
keith

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***RedRum*** · 01-09-2009, 06:38 PM

Thanks. I want to get some of those flares as well....

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2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock
"I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"

dieseltracks · 01-09-2009, 06:44 PM

Nice job!!!
The truck looks awesome!!!!

A question though......
How do you remove the mirror from the mirror head??

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BBRam · 01-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Great write up!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

And the Truck looks Awesome.

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***RedRum*** · 01-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Check out the 5th paragraph down in my orginal post. They just slide into 4 locking slots. Pull them outwards, and they will pop out of the slots. Then just disconnect the wires if you have heated mirrors.

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2007 3500 QCLB, 5.9, ISSPRO, AFE Stage 2, AF1 intake horn, Smarty, SB 3600#, Straight Piped with 6" Mitres, 6" lift, Bilstein 5100s/dual steering stabs., trac bars 37" BFG M/Ts, CUMMINS FORUM STICKER!May 2009 ROTM-Thanks to James @ RSD for stepping up!
2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock
"I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"

dieseltracks · 01-09-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRum

Check out the 5th paragraph down in my orginal post. They just slide into 4 locking slots. Pull them outwards, and they will pop out of the slots. Then just disconnect the wires if you have heated mirrors.

Thank you!!

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***agoldxj*** · 01-09-2009, 07:04 PM

as i said in your other thread, they look great!! awesome write up!

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tader · 01-09-2009, 07:32 PM

BAD

!!!

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96_cumminsPower · 01-12-2009, 12:12 AM

Awsome Write up!!!

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**bkjeffrey** · 01-16-2009, 08:18 PM

Outstanding job! What type of gun did you use to apply? Tips size?

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***RedRum*** · 01-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkjeffrey

Outstanding job! What type of gun did you use to apply? Tips size?

It was just a plain old siphon feed campbell hausfield operating at around 30 psi (if I remember correctly). I'm not sure what tip is in it...just whatever it came with. This was my first time painting, so I just sprayed some on a piece of cardboard until I got a satisfactory pattern.

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2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock
"I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"

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*RedRum* Black Smoke Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durango, Co Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts RedRum's Truck Pics	Mirrors: Color Matching Well I decided to color match my mirrors. I looked on the forum and noticed that there were several questions about doing this, but no one has done a write up. I didn't think to take pictures until after I had already started the process, so for the first part I don't have any pics. Anyways, here goes.... The cost for the paint, clear coat, and other supplies was about $300. I know for that price you could probably have someone do it, but I wanted to do it myself, plus I wanted some extra paint to do a hood scoop and any other odds and ends that I might get the urge to do. On a side note, when purchasing paint, it works best to have your VIN # since there may be slight variances within a color code. For example, the code for my truck is PRH which is Inferno Red, but there were two shades of the color. With the VIN# the guy mixing the paint was able to determine the correct one. First off, I started by removing the door panel from the truck. I followed this How To: Interior door panel removal for 06 There is a plug for the power mirrors that needs to be removed. There are three 10mm nuts that secure the mirror to the door, remove these. Pry the tabs on the female e end of the power mirror plug back to allow the mirror body to be removed from the door. Next I popped the mirror glass out of the towing mirrors, (sorry no pics of doing this) but it is simple. The glass slides away from the truck, i.e. the driver's side slides to the left and the passenger's slides to the right. It takes a little force to pop them out. Disconnect the terminals for the heated mirror feature. Remove the rubber bump stop on the front of the mirror and set aside. Next I used some scotch brite pads to rough up the black textured plastic on the mirrors. After doing this, I used rubbing alcohol and a lint-free rag to remove the dust and any contaminants. I then used Dupont A-2330S Plastic Adhesion Promoter. This is an aerosol primer product that helps the paint to stick to the plastic. Coat the entire mirror surface that is to be painted. After the 25 minute flash time, I mixed up the 1:1 ratio of Dupont Chroma Base paint to the Dupont 7160S Basemaker, and sprayed the mirrors in a series of three coats, allowing 5-10 minute flash times between each coat. Don't forget to switch the mirrors between the 'towing' position and 'normal' position so as to not miss any of the surface area that is hidden when in either of the two configurations. After a 30 minute flash time, I sprayed the mirrors with two coats of clear coat, allowing a 10 minute flash time between coats. The clear coat mixture is two-part. There is a 4:1 mix ratio of Chroma Clear Dupont G2-7779S (4) to Chroma Base 7765S Activator (1) I let the coated mirrors cure in a heated area over night before handling. The next day, I reinstalled the mirrors by reversing the removal process of the mirrors and door panel. Be sure to wear all the required personal protective equipment when spraying the paint and clear coat. At least gloves and a respirator…the fumes are pretty harsh, especially if you spray in a confined shop with less than adequate ventilation! Hope this helps any do-it-yourselfers who want to color match their mirrors to their truck! __________________ 2007 3500 QCLB, 5.9, ISSPRO, AFE Stage 2, AF1 intake horn, Smarty, SB 3600#, Straight Piped with 6" Mitres, 6" lift, Bilstein 5100s/dual steering stabs., trac bars 37" BFG M/Ts, **CUMMINS FORUM STICKER!May 2009 ROTM-Thanks to James @ RSD for stepping up! 2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock "I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"**

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01-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ksnell Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calhoun, La Posts: 615 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts ksnell's Truck Pics	that is sweet!!! i might have to get mine done. i got pocket style fender flares for christmas, so i might as well paint the mirrors at the same time! very nice keith __________________ 2007 5.9 SILVER QC AUTO 4x4 edge J/A HOT, CAI, 6K HIDS 35" mud grapplers on stocks! PIONEER4100DVD JBL speakers 2" HBS 7" black miters bilsteins semi blacked out

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*RedRum* Black Smoke Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durango, Co Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts RedRum's Truck Pics	Thanks. I want to get some of those flares as well.... __________________ 2007 3500 QCLB, 5.9, ISSPRO, AFE Stage 2, AF1 intake horn, Smarty, SB 3600#, Straight Piped with 6" Mitres, 6" lift, Bilstein 5100s/dual steering stabs., trac bars 37" BFG M/Ts, **CUMMINS FORUM STICKER!May 2009 ROTM-Thanks to James @ RSD for stepping up! 2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock "I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"**

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dieseltracks Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Flora, Indiana Posts: 4,709 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts dieseltracks's Truck Pics	Nice job!!! The truck looks awesome!!!! A question though...... How do you remove the mirror from the mirror head?? __________________ Dave 02 2500 QC Longbed 4x4--Goerend Triple Disk TC/VB/Flexplate/Billet input--VA/TST PM3--FTE 100hp injectors--BD 3-pc ported manifold--HX35--95gph HPFP--4" exhaust with a 7" blowhole BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR CF SITE SPONSORS FOR ALL YOUR PARTS NEEDS!!

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BBRam Super Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 23,419 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 162 Posts BBRam's Truck Pics	Great write up!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you. And the Truck looks Awesome. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, R850 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Full Billet DTT Trans, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R / TS MP-8, Wicked Diesels Eliminator Fuel System & Coolant Bypass, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, Mag-Hytec, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.03 @ 102.05 mph) July 2009 Cummins Forum ROTM Winner 95 1500 Sport 2wd Cummins Drag Truck under construction. "In search of the Magic Dyno"

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*RedRum* Black Smoke Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durango, Co Posts: 1,133 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts RedRum's Truck Pics	Check out the 5th paragraph down in my orginal post. They just slide into 4 locking slots. Pull them outwards, and they will pop out of the slots. Then just disconnect the wires if you have heated mirrors. __________________ 2007 3500 QCLB, 5.9, ISSPRO, AFE Stage 2, AF1 intake horn, Smarty, SB 3600#, Straight Piped with 6" Mitres, 6" lift, Bilstein 5100s/dual steering stabs., trac bars 37" BFG M/Ts, **CUMMINS FORUM STICKER!May 2009 ROTM-Thanks to James @ RSD for stepping up! 2006 3500 QC Bighorn, 6 speed, No silencer ring, B&W turnover, other than that, stock "I Caught that diesel thing, now it stings when I pee"**

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bkjeffrey You can keep the change. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: U.S.S.A. Posts: 556 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts bkjeffrey's Truck Pics	Outstanding job! What type of gun did you use to apply? Tips size? __________________ 04-4x4-BD billet flexplate-billet triple disc converter-billet tranny-Edge Poop W/ a sense of humor-Arson CP3-BD lift Pump-Stainless big lines-AFE Pro dry-4" TB stainless steel exhaust-7" stack-Propane Injection-NOS-Made by me air horn-GDP grid delete-City Diesel intercooler-FS2500-mystery switch-5 gal. ViAir on-board air system-Optima blue tops- WE ARE BEHIND ENEMY LINES!