Repainting mirrors

[FI Spyder]

Although the picture for rgsSpider appears grey, I think it's a case of light playing tricks on the digital cameras chip. Pictures from different cameras can vary widely when compared side by side not to mention what the eye sees. I've found the "trim" paint seems to be a pretty industry standard. I used it on various cars including an old Toyota Supra I was detailing for a friend. I've used it on TR7's mirrors, quarter light panels, lower windshield trim panel and it looks like the original. Gloss black is another manner. I painted the passenger door vertical surface) with standard gloss black and you can't tell the difference other than surface texture (slight pebble versus oven baked thermoplastic paint of the original paint) It needs another pass with the polisher and polish compound. Buoyed by that success I painted the nose after smoothing a dent and the best I got was charcoal reguardless of using four different brands of gloss black auto paint, The difference was it's a horizontal surface and the light reflects off it differently. That and the fact Spider's black is a deep black (probably lots of red in it.) The moral is, satin black of trim is easy, matching gloss black of a car body is not.

- - - - TR7 Spider - - - - - - - - 1978 Spitfire - - - - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - - Yellow TCT

[rgsSpider]

Yes these are definitely black. It does appear a little grey in the pic, but definitely not in person. It's an exact match to the original paint on them. The pics I have that look more black it's hard to see the mirror for the car! I'm glad I bought extra paint cause now I'm seeing everything else that needs some touch up.

Randy

1980 TR7 <font color="red">Spider!</font id="red">
http://web.me.com/rg_spb/TR7_Spider/Home.html

[silverseven]

great job!

-and that's the trouble with painting only one part....next you will have to respray the 1/4 door glass frame,then the cowl grill,then the wiper arms....which will then lead to a respray of the rocker panels ect ect ect [;)][;)]

Ron.

[FI Spyder]

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great job!

-and that's the trouble with painting only one part....next you will have to respray the 1/4 door glass frame,then the cowl grill,then the wiper arms....which will then lead to a respray of the rocker panels ect ect ect [;)][;)]
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Done all that in first winter prep to initial safety check and detailing in 2006/7. It's the details that makes the difference.[8D]



- - - - TR7 Spider - - - - - - - - 1978 Spitfire - - - - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - - Yellow TCT

[rgsSpider]

So now in looking at my other black trim pieces I realized that my wipers are glossy black, just like the body. Is it possible this was a Spider thing or has a PO painted them? The paint matches the body really well.

Randy

1980 TR7 <font color="red">Spider!</font id="red">
http://web.me.com/rg_spb/TR7_Spider/Home.html

[FI Spyder]

Probably paint is worn smooth over the years or they had been painted. They should be the same as the mirrors, lower windshield trim, quarter window trim. Lots of video noise in the picture but you get the idea.





- - - - TR7 Spider - - - - - - - - 1978 Spitfire - - - - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - - Yellow TCT

[rgsSpider]

Well then they've definitely been repainted. So now I've got another project! They are looking a little spotty anyway.

Randy

1980 TR7 <font color="red">Spider!</font id="red">
http://web.me.com/rg_spb/TR7_Spider/Home.html

[MCNX BFF]

Randy!!! My long, lost buddy! [:I] I've had major computer issues. Ugh.

I am so excited to see your progress on your car! [:D] That Spider couldn't have found a better owner than you! Fantastic!

----MH-----

[rgsSpider]

Hey Monica, great to hear from you! Been busy with the car and learning so much from everyone here. My second show is coming up April 1st, http://festivalsofspeed.com/st-petersburg/ Should be fun

Randy

1980 TR7 <font color="red">Spider!</font id="red">
http://web.me.com/rg_spb/TR7_Spider/Home.html