big_mac65

Ok so I know that there is a battle going on between the people who like the OEM visors and the people who don't, and since I am one that really likes them. This one is for more of those who have the same opinion as me. I have the OEM visors on my car and unfortunately they have started fading. I don't know if I should just get a new pair or if I can powder coat them. If I can do that, I was wondering if I should keep them black or paint them the color of my car which would be Royal Blue. Any suggestions?

P.S. And no I am not taking them off, burning them and peeing on the flames!!!

Also if anyone else has had them powdercoated, pics would be awesome!!!

dwb993

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PM user AMUA6. He can tell you what can or can't be done.

Souljah

I like the look of black, versus your idea of colour match powder coat. It stands out more.

Sandals

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Can you post pictures of how much they have faded.

big_mac65

I will sometime in the next day or so.

I don't know if I like the color match idea to bite on it yet... I loved the way the black went with my car and my 5% tint and am afraid that if I did color match it, my car might look cheap. I didnt buy an Acura to be cheap!

dwb993

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I think if you painted it black it would look good. You just have to see how much it would cost and weigh your options.

poormans_tl69

i want to see pics..how long have you had them for

big_mac65

I bought them brand new from the dealer back in mid 2007. My car has been parked outside a lot but I tried to keep shaded as much as possible. (It gets hot down here in the south!) I will post pictures sometime tomorrow.

nivekov

kbp looks good with paint matched visors but idk how rbp would mmm. Im in for pics of how much they've faded though. Also, how long have you had them ?

big_mac65

Ok here are some pictures...





You can see the fading here but it's way worse in person. I've had these on my car for about 2 to 3 years.

Sandals

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Have you tried using some kind of polish or compound to restore them. It might be a cheaper alternative than buying or painting.

Jesstzn

I have had them on mine for 2 years now and to prevent fading I have used a good paint sealant on them.

What you have on them is the plastic is oxidization and I have had great luck polishing them out using a PC with 4" pads and a mild polish.

If you don't have one then get a good strong cleaner wax like Meguiars ColorX and use a soft M/F towel to work it.

Regarding color matching it .. I did that on a Chev P/U I had and regretted it .. made it look cheap.

Morrissey25

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Wow... they fure did fade a lot. I say you should polish them first and if that doesn't work, paint them black.

+1 on the cheap look of color matched visors

big_mac65

I'll try this first. If I can restore it, I won't need to paint it. I'll give you guys an update on this w/ pics. Guess I got a weekend project now!!!

dwb993

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PlastX would work, too. Basically, any plastic restoration polish followed by a sealant should work.