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Jul 16, 2017 | 09:02 PM

bill herried

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Sun Visor fix

The sun visors are looking pretty sad on my 87 coupe. The sun has taken it's toll on the top side of the fabric. All else is good. The lighted mirrors work well, and the bottom of the visor that faces the interior is of course in good shape, as it is shaded from the sun. Is there any kind of fix that I can try without replacing them, to the tune of $170 for the pair? Any suggestions would be welcome.

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:03 PM

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I wrapped mine in black glove leather from Amazon. Folded and glued the edges, and stitched it up like the instructions from the Wheelskin steering wheel cover say to do.

I think I have 30 bucks in them or so?

Jul 16, 2017 | 10:06 PM

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someone in the parts forum was selling them for $110 ? a pair the other day
Mike. i think.

A guy on ebay sells leather skins for $65
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Made-for-84-...ZUN0J3&vxp=mtr

Jul 17, 2017 | 07:50 AM

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..... Put a black sock over it ... $3 ... I did and no one has ever noticed ... and I used a "Gold Toe" sock .....

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Jul 17, 2017 | 08:32 AM

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Great ideas all. Thank you. I love the black sock idea, that, being the least expensive is the one I will try first. Thanks again

Jul 17, 2017 | 02:04 PM

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A big thank you goes out to C409. I tried your sock idea for my visors and it worked like a charm. It was almost as if the sock was custom made for my visor. Thanks again.

Jul 17, 2017 | 03:41 PM

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unfortunately you are losing HP because you chose not to use Gold toe!!

Jul 17, 2017 | 04:58 PM

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A big thank you goes out to C409. I tried your sock idea for my visors and it worked like a charm. It was almost as if the sock was custom made for my visor. Thanks again.

oh my? I would of at least used NIKE

BUBBA would be proud

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Jul 17, 2017 | 05:03 PM

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tsk.. tsk.. NCRS specifies Gold Toe, at least 50% cotton.

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:05 PM

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tsk.. tsk.. NCRS specifies Gold Toe, at least 50% cotton.

lmao, I would like to see how the mirror works, maybe thru a hole in it

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:12 PM

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lmao, I would like to see how the mirror works, maybe thru a hole in it

..... Mirrors are for women and women aren't allowed to touch anything but door handles in my 'vette .....

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:18 PM

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unfortunately you are losing HP because you chose not to use Gold toe!!

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:18 PM

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I tried argyle in mine but everyone thought it was a Bentley, so I took it out.

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:21 PM

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lmao, I would like to see how the mirror works, maybe thru a hole in it

Well, I guess in 12 years I can't ever remember using the mirror. I did not have any qualms about covering it with a sock.

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:22 PM

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You could always buy a can of black fabric paint

Jul 17, 2017 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by belairbrian

someone in the parts forum was selling them for $110 ? a pair the other day
Mike. i think.

A guy on ebay sells leather skins for $65
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Made-for-84-...ZUN0J3&vxp=mtr

These look really good. If the sock doesn't work out I will definitely go this route. Thank you.

Jul 17, 2017 | 07:54 PM

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..... Mirrors are for women and women aren't allowed to touch anything but door handles in my 'vette .....

They can touch one other thing in mine

Jul 17, 2017 | 08:44 PM

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They can touch one other thing in mine

Put a sock on it!

Jul 17, 2017 | 10:10 PM

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Can you show how you fit it around the mirror

Jul 18, 2017 | 06:16 AM

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Can you show how you fit it around the mirror

I will add a pic today. Just so you understand, the sock slides right over the mirror. The mirror is not usable. It is not a permanent fix, but it works well for now. I will, in the future, probably have to bite the bullet, and spend the money to replace. For now, it looks good and it works. Many thanks to member C409 for the idea.

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