Sun visors split!!!

[Zipy]

Does anyone know of a fix for this problem other than buying new ones? Could a car upolstery shop fix them? I've been watching the postings for a good used set, but haven't found any yet. I need ivory ones.

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1991 Red/Ivory #2055 1991 GMC Syclone-For Sale
1998 Integra GSR

 

[Vytas]

I'm not sure if they can be repaired. They may have to be replaced.

When I bought my '91 about six years ago, the person inspecting my car noted that both visors were split in several areas. I saw them and thought about replacing the visors but then decided not to.

I only notice the splits when the visor is completely down and pushed toward the windshield. When I do use the visors, they only go about 2/3 of the way down. I checked my visors and the splits haven't gotten any larger since I bought the car six years ago so I really have no interest in replacing them.

 

[Soichiro]

The visor consists of a wire frame covered in foam surrounded by vinyl. It's the vinyl which splits. I think a good upholstery shop could add another layer of vinyl or leather to the visor and cover up the split, but I don't think the original vinyl layer can be repaired. Check out an upholstery shop and let us know.

 

[nsxtasy]

I would worry about a repaired visor being more susceptible to a recurrence of the problem.

And, with a list price around a hundred bucks and a discounted price even less, it's not all that expensive to "do it right the first time" by replacing it.

 

[Brad]

I installed a new visor 2 years ago and it has split already.

 

[Zipy]

Brad, did you get the replacement visors at an Acura dealer? And did you confront them about the short life of the new ones? Unless the dealer stands behind the replacements I think I might go the repair route. I haven't checked the price at my dealer yet, but nsxtasy did you mean $100 apiece or for both? I want them right, but in my book thats a little pricey.

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1991 Red/Ivory #2055 1991 GMC Syclone-For Sale
1998 Integra GSR

 

[Brad]

Originally posted by Zipy:
Brad, did you get the replacement visors at an Acura dealer? And did you confront them about the short life of the new ones? Unless the dealer stands behind the replacements I think I might go the repair route. I haven't checked the price at my dealer yet, but nsxtasy did you mean $100 apiece or for both? I want them right, but in my book thats a little pricey.

Yes, I got the visor at an Acura dealer but I have Alex Zanardi's autograph on it so I will try to get it repaired.

 

[nsxtasy]

Originally posted by Zipy:
nsxtasy did you mean $100 apiece or for both?

Apiece. That's list price. You can shop around and find them discounted for a bit less. Oh and the right visor for the NSX-T is a bit more.