Cheap and Easy Sun Visor Fix

Cheap and Easy Sun Visor Fix | lazy sun visor

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6 жыл бұрын

Fixing a lazy Sun Shade on a W220 2004 Mercedes Benz S500. It's a short 5-minute free fix and can be done by just about anyone. Most of the time this should work, unless it's too far gone. It worked on this car and was fully functional for another 2 1/2 years. However, be advised that we eventually had to replace that visor. If you keep lubricating it, it should last longer or indefinitely. We failed to keep re-lubricating it.
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@catherinewinchester6141 4 ай бұрын

My Honda dealership was going to charge $230 to replace my sunvisor, which had been broken for years. Thankfully, I tried this DYI, and it worked. 😊

@Turbo_Snail 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it worked.

@phlemphlam574 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I watched several other KZfaq videos on fixing this and it was more of them shining light on their blogs for subscribers. This was simple, to the point, and easy! I'm going to my mothers house and fixing this on her car! 🙏

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

It works sometimes. And sometimes it doesn’t. It’s an old video but some lube goes a long way. Don’t use WD40. It’s not a lubricant. If it’s too far gone you may have to just get another shade. Don’t dismount it. The second shade I lubed right where it was. Good luck. I hope it works.

@shanedrew6029 Жыл бұрын

OMG it works, Thanks heaps you just saved me $120 for new replacement, I just took it off, quick squirt of WD40 and all good again , while I had it off I also added a extension using a piece of cardboard slipped into the plastic band on the back of the visor.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad it helped!

@billq9096 2 жыл бұрын

Totally worked I cleaned the rod first with a little WD-40 and then put on just regular Vaseline silicones probably better cause it’ll probably last a little bit longer I know it’s been a long time but thank you

@Bakersdozen41 11 ай бұрын

2007 Nissan Sentra here. Gosh!! I hope this works. I’m so glad you did this video. I imagined that if I was in a crash the News Paper would say ; SHE WOULD OF LIVED IF IT WASN’T FOR HER FLOPPY SUN VISOR. 😉

@Turbo_Snail 11 ай бұрын

😂 Some say there is a little blue pill for that, but after rubbing it on my sun visor for a while it didn’t work. This was the next best solution.

@TheToronto122 4 жыл бұрын

Worked like a champ on my 2006 E55!! Thanks! No more saggy visor!

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@mrmuhtish Жыл бұрын

I need to do that to my E55 too. But need to fix the split first. It came separated.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

@mrmuhtish worst case, you can always pick one up on eBay. There are tons on there. Just make sure you got the correct mirror config. Some don’t have the magnifying part.

@qazifasihuddin2271 Жыл бұрын

Excellent.... Mate you saved my 50 dollars. Thanks a lot, thanks a lot, thanks a lot...

@stephanielyte7303 3 ай бұрын

To the point!! Thank you for this fix

@Turbo_Snail 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@sherzodakhrarov4262 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, very helpful

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it works. It seems to work for about 80% of people. If it’s not too far gone it will revive it for a few more years. Do the other side too!

@louismartinez8962 5 жыл бұрын

I really like your video! So logical and great explanation and presentation. Thank you!

@Turbo_Snail 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated. We try but there is always space for improvement.

@NeutronX101 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

It works for some and not for others. We got another 3+ years out of it and then it finally completely seized. It’s a last ditch effort. Thank you :)

@chavalazcon2427 2 жыл бұрын

It really works

@abdul-rahimahmed3504 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It will work only so many time until it finally fails. But it should get you a few more years of service.

@bogdan777A 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@lpvs3254 5 жыл бұрын

Thank-you! Can anyone explain how applying a lubricant to the metal rod can restore the friction needed to hold up the visor?

@Turbo_Snail 5 жыл бұрын

The rod that is inside, when to dry or rusty, cannot reset to its resting position. When lubricating it, it can pop into place holding it in. I want you to try this: pull out the visor, telescope it out, rotate it up in its resting (closed) position and slide it back in. If it holds, you just need a little lube. If it doesn’t, you’re beyond repair and you need to get a new one, probably on eBay.

@wayneporter2037 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeaaah, Totally didn't work on my POS 2017 CR-V. Apparently the Japanese haven't improved on their Sun Visor technology, unlike my 2004 Jeep which slaps up hard. - I might add, the arm rest cushioning completely sucks on the CR-V too. (Juss say'n)

@lovepeace9635 4 жыл бұрын

When I was on my way to church I tried to put up the sun visor and it wouldn’t go back up. It’s flopping just like this.! So Imma try this asap! I’ll let you know if it works.

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

If it’s flopping loosely something else broke but if it doesn’t go up like mine it’s lubrication.

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know either way. Good luck!

@lovepeace9635 4 жыл бұрын

Turbo Snail 😓 It’s not loosely, looks just like yours. It’s up but not all the way. Mmm I have no lub on hand so I had to amazon prime it. Lol. I live in Wisconsin, there’s plenty of snow here still and it’s super bright so the sun visor has been a good friend.

@Dino-sx9ct 4 жыл бұрын

I tried lithium grease...lots of it and still did not lubricate enough to get back to original position..maybe silicon paste is the answer?

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

It may be beyond fixing at that point. Greasing is just a last attempt to save it before it finally ceases.

@joeh690 Ай бұрын

Out of curiosity how does silicone paste work for a loose sun visor that does not stay up wouldn't that make it even more floppy, I can understand the first one but the second one doesn't make sense to me ?

@Turbo_Snail Ай бұрын

That’s an excellent question. It’s too dry, tight, so it doesn’t let it snap in all the way at the end. What happens when you flip it up, it’s all plastic and it bends as it’s not “loose” enough. Instead of rotating, you’re actually bending the “stick”. Lubricating it, lets it reduce resistance, less flex and therefore it’ll reach that point where it needs to sit. It’s really hard for me to explain without any visual aid. It doesn’t always work. It’s really a bandaid because inevitably it’ll just fail. This usually gives it another 2, 3 or 4 years of operation before you have to ultimately replace it.

@1sttobylopez 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't really get a clear explanation how this fixes the visor that doesn't go all the way up Flushed or hangs low a little. Was that addressed?

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, by lubricating it, it will start working again if its not too far gone.

@ashleyshuler7012 4 жыл бұрын

What did you use to keep the sun visor

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I used silicone paste. You can use anything that stays in place. Check the description, I included a link.

@Nomendil 4 жыл бұрын

I have to try this procedure, in my case the visor stays in the middle, not completely down, putting Lube might work, I was thinking if you tried with WD40 before trying sillicone?

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t use WD40.

@danielploy9143 2 жыл бұрын

If I heard a crack sound when lowering it would lube be the answer?

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

It’s usually the first culprit. Try lube, it fixed our problem. No need to dismount. Just get some silicone paste on the arm and worked it somit distributes. Cheapest way to start. If it’s too far gone you’ll have to replace it.

@PEnZKE99 2 жыл бұрын

mine just came loose this morning.. now i saw a bunch of quick easy fix but i would to know the real cause of this. i heard a like a plastic popped when i took out my sun shade. any particular reason of this? thank you

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

It’s just old. The bar has a flat spot at the end and that’s what keeps it in place. Without lube it rounds out and makes it sag. Re-lubricating it once or twice works but it’s a matter of time until it fails. Finally, 4 years later we ended up buying one from eBay and it started sagging right away and really it was in worse condition than our original one. I just can’t justify buying a new one. Maybe if your car is mint it might be worth spending the money for a brand new one.

@PEnZKE99 2 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail well thanks appreciate it. i got 15 accord sport. i had accord 1993, 2012 and they never had any issues like this lol. i never knew this sun visor could be annoying someday lol or broke. i dont use it much, only if theres a sun or put on my sun shade. #bummer

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

That's funny, because my buddies 2007 Accord the passenger visor and the headliner just came off.

@petestanton1945 10 ай бұрын

Do all hinge rods just slide out like that??

@Turbo_Snail 10 ай бұрын

Most old luxury cars and most newer cars do. Other than the Miata we don’t really own a car where it doesn’t slide out.

@ericmarasigan9458 Жыл бұрын

Can i use multi purpose grease? I have plastic rod not metal.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Really anything will work. I used the paste because that’s what I had in the garage. It’s good to keep a bottle around its good stuff. I would stay away from WD40. I had it make plastic parts soft in the past.

@ericmarasigan9458 Жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail thanks for the info. I will try my multi purpose grease

@whoispradeep Жыл бұрын

Does it work on plastic. Mine does not have metal.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Same thing. Just lubricate it and it should work better. In worst case you can always buy a new one. But this costs 2 minutes of maximum effort. :)

@dirkdiggler8330 4 жыл бұрын

so to stop it from sagging u lube it? 🤔🤔🤔

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Because it makes it all the way back to it’s resting position where it snaps in. If it’s let’s say rusty or too dry, it can’t make it over the last bit (call it a hump) to lock in. Some people fix it, for others it’s just beyond “lubricapable”.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. You lube it so it can get back into the resting position

@sandibilly8085 11 күн бұрын

can also used grease?

@Turbo_Snail 11 күн бұрын

Anything really. It’s a last attempt to extend its usable life before replacement. Hope it works!

@kengominskysr181 Жыл бұрын

The music is so loud can hear some of your words did you say glue it? couldn't tell could tell when you said it the second time

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Sorry. It’s my accent!

@Lic.en.derecho Жыл бұрын

mine does not have the stick coming off...so...any suggestions???

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

If it’s an older model and it’s not extendable or just completely at the end of its life, I think your best option is to look for a replacement on eBay.

@nick2128 4 жыл бұрын

I love you 😶

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I guess it must have gone well? ;) Thanks!

@officialmemoriestokeep 3 жыл бұрын

Dd40 work?

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

WD40 is not a lubricant. It displaces water. WD40 is great but overused.

@bmason1292 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use WD-40?

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

In an emergency probably. WD40 is not a lubricant. It’a called water displacement formula 40. It’s great stuff but over used.

@khaledhadj7687 Жыл бұрын

Goud

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

😁

@jennaevan3530 3 жыл бұрын

can i use something like olive oil??

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, technically, it may work for a week but I really wouldn’t. Use some type of automotive lube or grease.

@TheAdy1932 Жыл бұрын

😂

@mattgaffney7012 3 жыл бұрын

How can I do this on my 2004 E320? The visor doesn't pull out like this one.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t? I was very sure all E and S class had that style. I would do something more liquid rather than a paste. Try to get some in on the hinge side and see if you can get it to move again. Once it’s seized it’s too late. Also, eBay has lots of good visors for cheap. You should be able to find a telescoping one for $25 or less.

@AlbaderBohamad 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you have to take it off for that

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

In hindsight I didn’t. That’s why I did the other side while it was installed. I didn’t know what i was getting into. Either way, it worked fine as does it for a lot of other people. Once it’s been neglected for too long, all hope is lost and it’s time for a new one.

@Ab888ab 3 жыл бұрын

With me being the actual learner that I am, what actually causes this issue?

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

It’s either deformation or possibly rust or oxidation on the inside. In our case after 12 years of usage it just wore off. Lubricating it, brings it back to live for a while later but it’s inevitable once it gets to that point.

@ishaaqdarock6060 3 жыл бұрын

1:47 Watch out there's a bug on your desk!

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

lol. scared me for a second. You got a sharp eye my friend! Seems like its made of metal.

@brijkumar8207 Жыл бұрын

my hook is broke

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Go to the junk yard or eBay

@Chachelboop 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t hear what you use over the music

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Any type of automotive lubricant should work. See the description. I use silicone paste.

@GABAG00L777 4 ай бұрын

Why the music

@Turbo_Snail 4 ай бұрын

self-esteem issue. Had to learn to look and talk to the camera. I gotta admit, the music hasn't aged well. I was going to take it down but it's my most viewed video and it seems to help people. Only thing I can recommend, mute it.

@MsBamafanatic 3 жыл бұрын

For future videos, your voice is very low and hard to understand, even with the volume turned up, and then when you add music on top of it...

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m aware. This is an old video and I’ve been trying to better my editing.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

I think a good solution for right now would be to edit the closed captions to make it better. I've been thinking about it but I think its time to do it! Thanks again for your valuable input.

@kevinmontoya7318 4 жыл бұрын

My mirror broke :(

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Sorry to hear that. eBay is your best friend at this point. They are pretty cheap. Matching color may be a little harder.

@kevinmontoya7318 4 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail I'll just get it the junk yard The stronger magnifying glass broke the one ontop is fine so it's not very noticeable unless you're pokeing looking

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I guess if you have the double mirror, just push it back and add a drop of glue so no one can pull it out. Cheapest fix in my book.

@1Challino 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't have to take it off to do that 😂😂😂

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

That is true. I thought I could remove the hole thing and fix it properly. I was that kid taking apart the remote and then not knowing how to put it together again.

@1Challino 3 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail I hear you, but you could of edited your video and left out the part where you took it off and just show how you paint it on. Then I could have that 2 minutes and 16 seconds of my life back.

@oldschoolbluesplayer5319 2 жыл бұрын

whats with the music?...you dont need it

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. It was a bad choice. Didn’t age well at all.

@bossmanjoe6408 3 жыл бұрын

This aint no damn porno, wats up with the music🙄

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it didn't age well. That being said, what type of porno are you watching?

@cheril8891 3 жыл бұрын

Geeze, really. Sounded like regular background music to me.

@TheAdy1932 Жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail😂

@APAstronaut333 3 жыл бұрын

I RECOMMEND DONT DO THIS Thank you. The lubricant will soak into the sun visor and stain it.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But it’s a last ditch effort to make it work again. Btw, it didn’t soak into the fabric. Maybe because it was a thick paste.

@APAstronaut333 3 жыл бұрын

I put Vaseline and now my sun visors are two tone ):

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Some people pay extra to get that two-tone look!

@indorr Жыл бұрын

Thumb done for the way video is done. There are many creators doing so. Music os way too loud so I volume down then you say something, I'm obviously too slow to volume up to hear what it was, then music kicks in,and it's too loud again. And so on. Pointless and painful to watch/listen to.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Yeah. That video is 5 years old. Still honing my craft. But what was even more painful was reading that comment. It hurt my eyes.

@indorr Жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail do you mean potential grammar mistakes I might have done (even though you had no problems or whatsoever to understand it fully as intended) or simply due to negative feel to it? Well? At least you kind of admitted you're still working on it so I assume your current work is way more polished than the one I'm so picky about, apparently. Ps. How 's your eyes? Still hurt?

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Nah bro. I know the video is bad. Not meaning to make fun of your spelling. Maybe you’re on android. It just makes sense. I get a lot of flak for this video but it’s still the most viewed. I wish I could re-edit and re-upload in the same spot but that’s not how KZfaq works. Watch any of my later videos and this just isn’t an issue anymore. That being said, the burn in my eyes is slowly going away ;)

@indorr Жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail I actually did and I must admit, it does look a lot better. Well done and good luck with your work. And yes. I'm on Android:)

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Wish you the best!

@dickfitswell3437 4 жыл бұрын

Cool vid. No offense but you kinda look like a full Jon Snow. Like you aint fat you just have thicker skin😶😶

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. No, you’re right. Getting a little husky at my age. I shouldn’t be drinking all the booze either. ;)

@lorrainea.285 2 жыл бұрын

CANNOT HEAR YOU & THE MUSIC IS WAYYYY TOO LOUD!!!! G💪

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It didn’t age well. Trying to do better on recent videos.

@chavang3778 4 жыл бұрын

Huh? Why lubricate it? Did that do anything?? Pretty useless to me. My visor won't stay up, so this video is pointless. Lubrication isn't fixing my problem

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

If lubricating isn’t fixing your problem it’s beyond repair. Get a new one. There is no more fixing it. Most people can fix it just before it finally seizes.