Painted Door Handles installed

Baer383 · 05-12-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

Maybe the handle wasnt prepped properly. Just about every single car has painted door handles. They dont have a problem

I work in a body shop why do you think I made that comment.

Kandy OrangeZ · 05-12-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I'm guessing you went to an automotive paint shop to do it... How long were they off the car? Did they paint the non exposed areas as well or will there be silver showing if you open the handle?

I bought brand new handles from FBnissan, and had them painted there at the dealer before shipping. There are not any areas that are still silver. EVERYTHING was sprayed.

Econ · 05-12-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I work in a body shop why do you think I made that comment.

mine wore out, looked like **** after, and couldnt just sand off the paint, cause they looked weird from the previous sanding i had done.

had to buy new handles

avantcrap · 02-12-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

I bought brand new handles from FBnissan, and had them painted there at the dealer before shipping. There are not any areas that are still silver. EVERYTHING was sprayed.

This is an ancient post but your nissan dealer was able to paint your door handles there? How much did that run you for the pair?

socce · 06-27-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

It looks good,but over time from grabbing the handles the paint starts to wear quickly that is the only reason why I haven't done mine.

I have seen them first hand they look funny worn.

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

OldGuyFla · 06-27-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by socce

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

I did a DIY on painting the door handles a while back & haven't had any problems with them at all. If it is done correctly they will last.

You might want to check out my DIY here DIY: Door handles (disassemble, paint, reassemble & swap out)

If you would like to see some present day photos of the handles, let me know.

Dan

madwi · 07-03-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by socce

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

I am a few years into my handles being painted and they look like they did the day they were painted.

ChaseZ · 07-03-2017, 11:51 PM

Nope, sprayed mine myself using properly autobody grade materials and haven't had a problem whatsoever. Sounds like he just doesn't want to do it.

ufoz8mycow · 07-04-2017, 09:18 PM

I've had mine color matched for years without an issue. That body shop doesn't know how to paint if they think all painted door handles will fade. There are thousands of cars that come from the factory with painted handles.

socce · 07-08-2017, 10:18 AM

Thank you for your input guys. Based off this, I will try to make this happen.

07-03-2017, 11:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	Nope, sprayed mine myself using properly autobody grade materials and haven't had a problem whatsoever. Sounds like he just doesn't want to do it. socce likes this.

07-04-2017, 09:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	I've had mine color matched for years without an issue. That body shop doesn't know how to paint if they think all painted door handles will fade. There are thousands of cars that come from the factory with painted handles. madwi, Akinari and socce like this.

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07-08-2017, 10:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
socce Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 242 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 8	Thank you for your input guys. Based off this, I will try to make this happen.