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McNutty · 04-14-2011, 11:24 PM

Where can I get the mirrors from that will not rust? Do they make plastic ones? lol These mirrors !!

I got one from Advance auto and its rusted up bad and only been on the truck 5 months! Now I need both and want ones that won't rust!

ayres311 · 04-14-2011, 11:38 PM

lmctruck.com

ghettoluxury · 04-15-2011, 01:11 AM

Find a nice set of oem mirrors the cheepies from advanced will rust up every time.

Prong · 04-15-2011, 05:56 AM

You want the stainless version of those mirrors and your problem will be solved.

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-15-2011, 08:46 AM

Yeah you need Stainless Steel. Chrome always rusts because they plate them cheaply.

I have LMC SS Mirrors and they've been great for 3 years now. Also LMC sells Seperate Left and Right mirrors, not the one mirror fits both doors type. so they fit better too.

McNutty · 04-15-2011, 09:12 AM

OK, Thanks all !!

will2710 · 08-04-2011, 10:02 AM

Just wanted to add to this. I had been told that truckandcarshop.com is as good as LMC. Well, the set of mirrors (that are described as having stainless steel parts) have hardware that is rusting after a few months.

Avoid truck and car shop out of Orange County and stick with LMC!

camshaftgsxr · 08-04-2011, 10:07 AM

i bought lmc mirrors, they rusted in 6 months IN A climate controlled GARAGE....

oem and some chrome bright

veinbar · 08-04-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

i bought lmc mirrors, they rusted in 6 months IN A climate controlled GARAGE....

oem and some chrome bright

rusted indoors? you wouldn't happen to own a swimming pool or hot tub would you? if you keep pull cleaning supplies indoors it will rust and oxidize anything metal. I am a bicycle mechanic, and I have seen bikes that look like they have been outdoors in the elements for years.

Are the factory mirrors stainless? Neither one of mine has rusted, granted they're not the shiniest you ever seen. Nothing on my truck is.

camshaftgsxr · 08-04-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by veinbar

rusted indoors? you wouldn't happen to own a swimming pool or hot tub would you? if you keep pull cleaning supplies indoors it will rust and oxidize anything metal. I am a bicycle mechanic, and I have seen bikes that look like they have been outdoors in the elements for years.

Are the factory mirrors stainless? Neither one of mine has rusted, granted they're not the shiniest you ever seen. Nothing on my truck is.

it was an LMC mirror, its gone now. the oem mirror on the drivers side is shiny as ever.

Goldfinger · 08-04-2011, 06:51 PM

stainless steel. the chrome ones are cheap.

383Chevy · 08-04-2011, 07:12 PM

I had the same problem, bought them from advanced and rusted bad. luckily my friend had a set and gave me them for free. just go to the junkyard and grab em off a stock truck

youwish2bme · 08-04-2011, 09:01 PM

I have bought from LMC and the Truck shop both have been very reasonable in answering my problems or concerns..

Dave

camshaftgsxr · 08-04-2011, 11:54 PM

Oh another problem is the cheap lmc mirrors use plastic innards instead of metal like oem, resulting in them moving every time I close the door harder than a nudge
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Goldfinger · 08-05-2011, 09:43 AM

The cheapest way to go would find a pair in a junk yard and a good stainless polish will clean them right up. remember if a magnet sticks to them they aren't true stainless.

motornut · 08-05-2011, 09:55 AM

stainless
and look for these one too
rare options

jimboh247 · 08-05-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

stainless
and look for these one too
rare options

I was thinking that those were van mirrors. I see a lot of those with the curved arm in the junkyard, all on vans.

motornut · 08-05-2011, 03:46 PM

yes i was told that but the rpo is in da box......below eyeline mirrors?

motornut · 08-05-2011, 04:20 PM

my rpo

88Jimmy4x4 · 08-05-2011, 04:37 PM

Nice, I didnt know they were called below eyeline

I have this at home, GM NOS

motornut · 08-05-2011, 04:39 PM

i thought they were aftermarket too
thats why i put burb ones on
somebody here told me......those look mint

juiceman650 · 08-05-2011, 05:20 PM

LMC, stainless steel. Mine are still looking good and I live in the bay area.
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04-14-2011, 11:24 PM	#1
McNutty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 82	Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Where can I get the mirrors from that will not rust? Do they make plastic ones? lol These mirrors !! I got one from Advance auto and its rusted up bad and only been on the truck 5 months! Now I need both and want ones that won't rust!

04-14-2011, 11:38 PM	#2
ayres311 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Metairie La Posts: 30	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ lmctruck.com

04-15-2011, 01:11 AM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Find a nice set of oem mirrors the cheepies from advanced will rust up every time. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

04-15-2011, 05:56 AM	#4
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ You want the stainless version of those mirrors and your problem will be solved.

04-15-2011, 08:46 AM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Yeah you need Stainless Steel. Chrome always rusts because they plate them cheaply. I have LMC SS Mirrors and they've been great for 3 years now. Also LMC sells Seperate Left and Right mirrors, not the one mirror fits both doors type. so they fit better too.

04-15-2011, 09:12 AM	#6
McNutty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 82	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ OK, Thanks all !!

08-04-2011, 10:02 AM	#7
will2710 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 4	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Just wanted to add to this. I had been told that truckandcarshop.com is as good as LMC. Well, the set of mirrors (that are described as having stainless steel parts) have hardware that is rusting after a few months. Avoid truck and car shop out of Orange County and stick with LMC! Attached Images

08-04-2011, 10:07 AM	#8
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ i bought lmc mirrors, they rusted in 6 months IN A climate controlled GARAGE.... oem and some chrome bright __________________

08-04-2011, 06:51 PM	#11
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ stainless steel. the chrome ones are cheap. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-04-2011, 07:12 PM	#12
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ I had the same problem, bought them from advanced and rusted bad. luckily my friend had a set and gave me them for free. just go to the junkyard and grab em off a stock truck __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

08-04-2011, 09:01 PM	#13
youwish2bme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Clayton, NC Posts: 55	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ I have bought from LMC and the Truck shop both have been very reasonable in answering my problems or concerns.. Dave

08-04-2011, 11:54 PM	#14
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Oh another problem is the cheap lmc mirrors use plastic innards instead of metal like oem, resulting in them moving every time I close the door harder than a nudge Posted via Mobile Device __________________

08-05-2011, 09:43 AM	#15
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ The cheapest way to go would find a pair in a junk yard and a good stainless polish will clean them right up. remember if a magnet sticks to them they aren't true stainless. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

08-05-2011, 09:55 AM	#16
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ stainless and look for these one too rare options Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-05-2011, 03:46 PM	#18
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ yes i was told that but the rpo is in da box......below eyeline mirrors? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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08-05-2011, 04:20 PM	#19
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ my rpo Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ Nice, I didnt know they were called below eyeline I have this at home, GM NOS Attached Images __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

08-05-2011, 04:39 PM	#21
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ i thought they were aftermarket too thats why i put burb ones on somebody here told me......those look mint __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-05-2011, 05:20 PM	#22
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Mirrors that Don't rust?? #$%@ LMC, stainless steel. Mine are still looking good and I live in the bay area. Posted via Mobile Device

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