For 1990-2009 cars

# 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