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whirlpool
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 Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:17 am Post subject: Rear view mirror -late model Bug -hard rubber breaking down |
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Long time lurker on what is my favourite site and this my first post!
I have just taken on a late model '69 bug project, for my sins and have so much to learn!
I have started by washing down parts and I found the rear view mirror has a black coating of hard rubber that is breaking down.
Does anybody have a method to stop this crumbling further? I would really like to keep the original parts as far as possible, as the car has matching numbers and I want to turn this back into a stock daily driver.
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a.wilson
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In 'most' cases of plastic and rubber parts; there's really not much that can be done to save or restore them once they start dry rotting / breaking down. Usually is best to replace stuff once that happens instead of trying to prolong life.
For mirrors.. better off buying another one (used, new old stock, ect).
I can't vouch for quality yet as I've not heard anyone give any opinions.. but Wolfsburg started making reproductions not too long ago. http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113857511L
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whirlpool
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Thanks; I have to learn about the correct terminology too!
The replica looks fairly good, I will see how I get on with this.
appreciate it. |
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