Paint Matched Door Handles

Telephone · 03-07-2012, 02:09 AM

I picked up my painted handles today from the body shop and the paint did not match. I'm bringing them back in the morning. They warned me about the color not matching perfectly, but this wasn't even close. I gave them my front splash guard to use for comparison.

gurneyeagle · 03-07-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

I picked up my painted handles today from the body shop and the paint did not match. I'm bringing them back in the morning. They warned me about the color not matching perfectly, but this wasn't even close. I gave them my front splash guard to use for comparison.

What color is your car? The dealer matched my Gun Metallic paint perfectly.

Telephone · 03-08-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

What color is your car? The dealer matched my Gun Metallic paint perfectly.

Pearl white. Sorry, should've mentioned that.
Dropped them off this morning. They didn't use enough pearl...if that makes sense. I'm not sure if they didn't mix in enough pearl, or if they didn't spray enough coats of pearl. ??

I'll post pics once they get it right. This mod is a PITA

gurneyeagle · 03-09-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Pearl white. Sorry, should've mentioned that.
Dropped them off this morning. They didn't use enough pearl...if that makes sense. I'm not sure if they didn't mix in enough pearl, or if they didn't spray enough coats of pearl. ??

I'll post pics once they get it right. This mod is a PITA

Once it's all sorted, you'll be happy you did it.

Telephone · 03-10-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Once it's all sorted, you'll be happy you did it.

You're so right GurneyEagle. It was worth the hassle

Mandingo · 03-11-2012, 12:32 AM

^looks great. It totally depends on the car's color, but I generally prefer the painted handles.

Mine: Matched door handles

I recently covered the handles with clear bra to protect all that hard work

dennis26 · 03-12-2012, 08:13 PM

I recently covered the handles with clear bra to protect all that hard work

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Great Idea !

gurneyeagle · 03-13-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

You're so right GurneyEagle. It was worth the hassle

Glad you are happy. Looks great.

As I stated previously, in my opinion (which I acknowledge is totally worthless), there's no comparison between the silver and painted handles. It really dresses up the car.

03-11-2012, 12:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	^looks great. It totally depends on the car's color, but I generally prefer the painted handles. Mine: Matched door handles I recently covered the handles with clear bra to protect all that hard work __________________ some mods

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03-07-2012, 02:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	I picked up my painted handles today from the body shop and the paint did not match. I'm bringing them back in the morning. They warned me about the color not matching perfectly, but this wasn't even close. I gave them my front splash guard to use for comparison.

03-12-2012, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	I recently covered the handles with clear bra to protect all that hard work [/QUOTE] Great Idea !