Reproduction Mirror Question

[CatskillCruiser]

Having my 85 Sierra painted, so going to upgrade all the exterior trim pieces to look good as new. Was looking a new OEM looking dumbo mirrors (I like the stock look of these) and see they come in Chrome or Stainless Steel. Can't see any difference on-line so was trying to decide what direction to go when ordering. Any advice here on the better choice?

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[Shorty81]

I would go stainless. Chrome plating tends to crack and peel with age.

 

[TotalyHucked]

As Shorty said, no real difference other than the material. The chrome will be shinier but the stainless will last. I'd go stainless, that's what the OEs were

 

[bucket]

The aftermarket chrome ones will turn to solid rust in a couple years.

 

[Soundmound]

For me, stainless so no rust issues.

 

[bucket]

I came back, armed with pictures. The left mirror assembly is rusted chrome and was only a few years old. The passenger mirror is a rusted chrome head in a stainless base. The difference is obvious.

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[CatskillCruiser]

Thx all! Stainless for me!