question on painting door handles

Econ · 03-18-2011, 08:10 PM

i feel like im missing something here, but why do the door handles need to be removed to paint them?

cant you just tape everything off sand/prime/paint them with them still on the car?

im gonna feel dumb if im missing something obvious...

1325 · 03-18-2011, 08:31 PM

Unless you're willing to tape and cover the rest of the car just for door handles, it's easier to just remove them and paint. You don't want overspray by painting them while still on the vehicle.

Red__Zed · 03-18-2011, 08:41 PM

It's just easier and safer to take them off.

03-18-2011, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	question on painting door handles i feel like im missing something here, but why do the door handles need to be removed to paint them? cant you just tape everything off sand/prime/paint them with them still on the car? im gonna feel dumb if im missing something obvious...

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03-18-2011, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 14	Unless you're willing to tape and cover the rest of the car just for door handles, it's easier to just remove them and paint. You don't want overspray by painting them while still on the vehicle.

03-18-2011, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	It's just easier and safer to take them off.