DIY-Door handle removal

equalme · 01-10-2014, 10:02 PM

Fawk. I dropped the metal piece that holds the keyless button on the handle into the door frame. Anybody know if it is possible to purchase that bracket?

TXSpeedDemon · 03-25-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

Don't mean to thread necro but I did this today. Painting the handles while attached to the car is also a simple and viable option. First slide note cards under handles and tape them off. Next, wrap about 3 feet around in magazine or newspaper. then put a rudimentary "blast shield" on just to catch any paint blown by the wind. Easy as cake.

I did this as well after encouragement from Vichtz. I used Plastidip since I was just trying to get them all black before putting the Carbon Fiber overlays on them. My goal was to prevent any silver from showing through around the overlays. I was able to get it all covered without issue. It came out 99% perfect, I just had two really tiny tears in the plastidip when removing the masking tape from not cutting a clean enough edge. So from straight above the passenger door handle there are two 2mm specs of silver showing through I'll have to touch up.

1st pic - masked off area
2nd - flat black plastidipped handles
3rd - close up of CF overlay from the rear angle which showed a lot of silver prior to painting
4 - distance shot after overlays installed

pbhakta · 03-26-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Fawk. I dropped the metal piece that holds the keyless button on the handle into the door frame. Anybody know if it is possible to purchase that bracket?

I had dropped the screws down in there, but you can use a magnet that comes on a telescoping stick to get those out if needed. Pretty cheap can buy from pretty much any hardware store.

As an example, here is something similar to what I used:
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...l#.UzMUEFcVfxg

equalme · 03-26-2014, 01:14 PM

I got it out eventually. I had the telescoping magnet but the piece somehow wedged itself at the very bottom and I had to use a makeshift metal hanger to somewhat pry it out.

pbhakta · 03-26-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

I got it out eventually. I had the telescoping magnet but the piece somehow wedged itself at the very bottom and I had to use a makeshift metal hanger to somewhat pry it out.

Hah, yea, didnt even check to see the post was from back in Jan had seen another post from yesterday and scrolled up and saw yours to.

HockeyAnimal1 · 04-01-2014, 09:34 AM

Finally finished this project

JohanScor · 07-20-2014, 12:18 AM

Like many of you guys, I dropped the bolts too. Does anybody know how long the 10mm bolts are so I can replace them?

husarowns · 08-13-2014, 07:41 AM

Small Hint- On those tiny little screws that have the blue loctite on them that hold the brackets to the door handle. Use a heat gun at around 500 degree F for a short period of time (try 10 seconds first) if the screws still won't budge give it another 5-10 seconds. I did this for my door handles and the screws came out flawlessly. This will eliminate you having to remove the black cable from inside the door and will let you get the braided cable's bracket off easy.

!!! WARNING !!!- Do not overheat the door handles...you will melt stuff. Some of that plastic melts if u leave the gun on there too long. Try the 10 seconds @500 first and see if the screws budge -!!! WARNING !!!

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-16-2014, 05:43 PM

When the door handles are off do you guys just leave your car door open and roll down the windows? Do you guys disconnect your battery?

90 ST · 12-16-2014, 05:53 PM

I would just keep the windows down, even if you take the handles off the door will still latch, but you need to be able to get to the interior handle to open the door again.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-16-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

I would just keep the windows down, even if you take the handles off the door will still latch, but you need to be able to get to the interior handle to open the door again.

Thanks for the help 90st!

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90 ST · 12-16-2014, 05:58 PM

No worries

RayMaN · 05-29-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vichtz

Sorry I kind of forgot about this thread haha but to answer your question it was simple krylon. I did a once over with a self etching primer then about 3 coats of black gloss and probably 4 clear coats. Still looks great and in the name of science I went through a power touchless car wash. No issue withstanding the high pressure.

Question.. Might be dumb but.. How did you paint it without the button or handle sticking?

I really want to do this but I've never painted so if you could tell me in a "painting for dummies" style.. I would really appreciate it.

maggotcorps · 06-13-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RayMaN

Question.. Might be dumb but.. How did you paint it without the button or handle sticking?

I really want to do this but I've never painted so if you could tell me in a "painting for dummies" style.. I would really appreciate it.

Vichtz · 06-24-2015, 08:27 PM

first things first, paint a block of wood or something first haha. get the style down. Sweeping, 6 inches, etc... after that, its simple. Just tape off the area, lightly sand the handle with fine grit sand paper. wash the handle. Then just paint. super easy my freinds.

The handle won't stick. Its paint not epoxy haha. just spray and keep the coats light. thats really the key to spray painting any way. multiple light even coats. Dont worry, the handle is far to vigorously used for simple spray paint to seal it. Its all good

You will, however, eventually have peeling that you will have to touch up with a paint pen or something. Comes with the teritory though.

03-26-2014, 01:14 PM	#79 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	I got it out eventually. I had the telescoping magnet but the piece somehow wedged itself at the very bottom and I had to use a makeshift metal hanger to somewhat pry it out. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

12-16-2014, 05:43 PM	#84 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 16	When the door handles are off do you guys just leave your car door open and roll down the windows? Do you guys disconnect your battery? __________________ Build in Progress

06-24-2015, 08:27 PM	#90 (permalink)
Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	first things first, paint a block of wood or something first haha. get the style down. Sweeping, 6 inches, etc... after that, its simple. Just tape off the area, lightly sand the handle with fine grit sand paper. wash the handle. Then just paint. super easy my freinds. The handle won't stick. Its paint not epoxy haha. just spray and keep the coats light. thats really the key to spray painting any way. multiple light even coats. Dont worry, the handle is far to vigorously used for simple spray paint to seal it. Its all good You will, however, eventually have peeling that you will have to touch up with a paint pen or something. Comes with the teritory though. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up Last edited by Vichtz; 06-24-2015 at 08:29 PM.

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01-10-2014, 10:02 PM	#76 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Fawk. I dropped the metal piece that holds the keyless button on the handle into the door frame. Anybody know if it is possible to purchase that bracket?

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07-20-2014, 12:18 AM	#82 (permalink)
JohanScor Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Posts: 2 Drives: 2012 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 12	Like many of you guys, I dropped the bolts too. Does anybody know how long the 10mm bolts are so I can replace them?

08-13-2014, 07:41 AM	#83 (permalink)
husarowns Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 39 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 11	Small Hint- On those tiny little screws that have the blue loctite on them that hold the brackets to the door handle. Use a heat gun at around 500 degree F for a short period of time (try 10 seconds first) if the screws still won't budge give it another 5-10 seconds. I did this for my door handles and the screws came out flawlessly. This will eliminate you having to remove the black cable from inside the door and will let you get the braided cable's bracket off easy. !!! WARNING !!!- Do not overheat the door handles...you will melt stuff. Some of that plastic melts if u leave the gun on there too long. Try the 10 seconds @500 first and see if the screws budge -!!! WARNING !!!

12-16-2014, 05:53 PM	#85 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	I would just keep the windows down, even if you take the handles off the door will still latch, but you need to be able to get to the interior handle to open the door again.

12-16-2014, 05:58 PM	#87 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	No worries