Yellow Mirrors, Ford E450

[TJDave]

It has probably already been covered here, but I thought I'd share my results. My 06 Ford Four Winds class C mirrors have been progressively getting worse due to sun and weather exposure.
An easy fix if it bugs you like it did me. Krylon Fusion plastic paint, some painter's tape, and a fine grit sanding sponge.
I am happy now.

[TJDave]

Foggy wrote:
Is removal really necessary? I think just using up the Sunday paper for masking would be easier.

It's just one allen head set screw keeping the mirror on the arm. Much easier than having to tape and cover the cab and arm for over spray protection.

[Foggy]

Is removal really necessary? I think just using up the Sunday paper for masking would be easier.

[ccchuck]

wr1032 wrote:
Had the same problem on a 2003 Jayco, went back to dealer, they did not see a problem. Only time MH sets out is on trips. Will try painting. Dealer has been good to me on other issues, Will not push the mirror issue.
Bill

well all I did was call the company that made the mirrors, they really nice, no charge and no return.

I did not go through my dealer.

[cal47]

wr1032
Contact Velvac,not a dealer problem. Read my other post.

[wr1032]

Had the same problem on a 2003 Jayco, went back to dealer, they did not see a problem. Only time MH sets out is on trips. Will try painting. Dealer has been good to me on other issues, Will not push the mirror issue.
Bill

[Kit_Carson]

TJDave wrote:

Kit Carson wrote:
OOOOPS, I did not do that right. Was it hard to remove the mirror head from the arm?

Not in the least. One allen head set screw unloosened, and the whole thing pops right out.
In fact, if you look closely at the "before" pic I posted, you can see the only tool I used hanging off the mirror.

Thanks!! I will put that on my "to do" list. Happy travels.

[ccchuck]

TJDave wrote:

cal47 wrote:
Easier fix isto contact Velvac,they replaced my mirrors at no cost. They had a problem with their paints for quite awhile. Give them a call,you might get a new set.

Really? Mine is an 06 Model. I wonder if they would warranty them as old as they are.
Guess I better call them. Thanx for the info!

Mine is an '06 Grayhawk and they replaced mine at no charge.

[TJDave]

Kit Carson wrote:
OOOOPS, I did not do that right. Was it hard to remove the mirror head from the arm?

Not in the least. One allen head set screw unloosened, and the whole thing pops right out.
In fact, if you look closely at the "before" pic I posted, you can see the only tool I used hanging off the mirror.

[noe-place]

Hmmmmm, I have the same mirrors on my Winnebago and even though it's kept in garage most of the year mine have turned that odd shade of yellow too. It never occurred to me to paint them. Now I'm going to. Thanks for the thread.

[Kit_Carson]

OOOOPS, I did not do that right. Was it hard to remove the mirror head from the arm?

[Kit_Carson]

TJDave wrote:
It has probably already been covered here, but I thought I'd share my results. My 06 Ford Four Winds class C mirrors have been progressively getting worse due to sun and weather exposure.
An easy fix if it bugs you like it did me. Krylon Fusion plastic paint, some painter's tape, and a fine grit sanding sponge.
I am happy now. Was it hard to get the mirror head off the arm?

[ericsmith32]

Need to do the same on ours and was going to use the Krylon.. thanks for the pics at least I know they'll look good! Almost easier to paint vs just getting them replaced.

[dennislanier]

Wow, great looking mirrors now. Mine are getting yellow on my 04 Jayco. I might give this a try. I assume this paint is available most anywhere, right? Lowe's, Home Deport, Ace Hardware, etc? Do you think the new paint will hold up for a long time? Thanks for the information.

[cal47]

Mine's a 2000 and they replaced them. Give it a try.