Strong Reflection of the accent piece around AC vents in the side mirror

bwebb6322 · Mar 17, 2016

My wife's previous vehicle (replaced by the Murano) was a 2014 Dodge Durango and it had chrome a/c vent trim that reflected pretty bad. My dad has complained about the same thing in his Acura TLX. We have never tried anything to remedy it though.

user8 · Mar 17, 2016

Yeah like I said before, I had it pretty bad in my old Escape too. Thankfully, the base model had plain old flat black trim and it was an easily removable piece so I bought a couple and swapped them out. tbh it looked better anyway. Ford really tries to bling up the new Titanium trims on their vehicles, sometimes to their detriment.

user8 · Mar 17, 2016

... and this is on a partly cloudy day in Florida. Nope, not annoying at all. :crazyeye:

MuranoNYC · Mar 17, 2016

Messed around with the reflection today. Blacking/darkening out the trim does improve the reflection. Will visit a local vinyl shop and see how much it would be to do the job.

Photo bellow is with simple black electrical tape.

GateKeper · Mar 18, 2016

user8 said:
... and this is on a partly cloudy day in Florida. Nope, not annoying at all. :crazyeye:

A bit off topic, but just wanted to point out those small convex mirrors you have, are more effective if placed in the upper corner portion of the mirror, just saying

cbording · Mar 18, 2016

lol, I'm thinking that no one here would be interested in these for the dashboard.

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user8 · Mar 18, 2016

GateKeper said:
A bit off topic, but just wanted to point out those small convex mirrors you have, are more effective if placed in the upper corner portion of the mirror, just saying

I had them up there previously. They're no less effective where they are now, and I prefer them there.

Bondo · Apr 3, 2016

Thanks to Professor Maxxx for this topic, which is similar to what i can directly relate. I am owning a 2015 LE version of Murano and I am having the same problems of strong reflections on either sides of the side mirrors.

As a solution, i have tried blocking the light and currently presume that this can be avoided by tinting the wind shield (but unsure if this is allowed by the authorities, depending on the country)

Has anyone brought it to Nissan's direct attention? if so, what were the comments by Nissan service ? i'd like to know.

Options i see as a solution is to
a) tint the windshield (which i doubt the road authorities will allow)
b) second option is to approach the Nissan directly and ask for solutions as this matter is of Safety concern.

Blackmax · Apr 4, 2016

The electrical tape seems to minimize the reflection. I've never worked with plasti-dip but would it be possible to tape off the trim ring and then brush it with plasti-dip?

MuranoNYC · Apr 4, 2016

Blackmax said:
The electrical tape seems to minimize the reflection. I've never worked with plasti-dip but would it be possible to tape off the trim ring and then brush it with plasti-dip?

If there is a way to take it off (which I am sure there is) I would just wrap it in vinyl for a much nicer look. Plastidip will make the interior look cheap.
I was looking into brushed metal vinyl which could be bought for under $20-30. My only problem now is figuring out how to take off the vent trim without damaging it. I tried before with all the special tools but couldn't find the clips that hold it in place. Will attempt it again today.

MuranoNYC · Apr 4, 2016

Finally was able to pop it out. It's actually fairly easy, just requires you to go a little hard on it. After removing the vent unit, there is one screw and 4 clips holding the front trim in place. Be careful with popping up the clips since they seem to bend easily. After that just pull off the front and voila.

Unfortunately the silver trim is one with the black trim of the front so wrapping it may not yield as clean of a look as I desired. But may still entertain the idea of a brushed metal vinyl.

gabagoo · Apr 4, 2016

you could use a 3m piece of black carbon fiber and basically wrap the piece and then cut off the excess. That material sells for about $20.00 a linear foot....so 12" x 60". Can wrap a few things with all the left over

MuranoNYC · Apr 4, 2016

gabagoo said:
you could use a 3m piece of black carbon fiber and basically wrap the piece and then cut off the excess. That material sells for about $20.00 a linear foot....so 12" x 60". Can wrap a few things with all the left over

Yup already ordered. Brushed black metallic 3M film. Will be taking on the project later this week. Will be posting an update then.

Also got quoted $100 to have the hood dip thats causing glare issues wrapped. So far only experienced it twice in the month of ownership. Guess we will know how bad it really is during summer road trips.

Bondo · Apr 10, 2016

Limited edition GCC spec Pearl white Murano

Mine does not have chrome vents, but normal ac vents cause strong reflection, does anyone here have similar issue?

GateKeper · Apr 10, 2016

Bondo said:
Mine does not have chrome vents, but normal ac vents cause strong reflection, does anyone here have similar issue?

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You have tinted windows, right ?

MuranoNYC · Apr 10, 2016

Tan/light interior is notorious for reflections

Bondo · Apr 11, 2016

GateKeper said:
You have tinted windows, right ?

Yes, i have tinted windows recently, why?

GateKeper · Apr 11, 2016

Bondo said:
Yes, i have tinted windows recently, why?

Cause tint on the windows creates an even greater reflection of interior parts...as you can see by the picture you posted

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Bondo · Apr 12, 2016

Thanks i should check on this

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