GOT RID OF THE NASTY SILVER Handles

209Z · 02-07-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vortrex

I would love to get my handles done in a matte black. how much did this cost you? did you just take it to a body shop?

im getting it done satin black handles for 80. Thats because I took the handles off myself.

TipsZ · 02-08-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 209Z

im getting it done satin black handles for 80. Thats because I took the handles off myself.

Can you do a write up of how you took your handles off? I do not quite understand how to do it from the original posters instructions. I guess I am a bit more visual and perhaps pictures would make things a lot easier to get through the process.

yubman · 02-23-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marco@MRWorks

Btw, my handles have officially been shaved off!!! will post pics once the car is out!

Love to see some photos of the shaving process as well as some finished pics.

TipsZ · 02-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Any way of getting the handles "black chromed", or would that be out of the question? Are there electronics within the door handle that would prevent it from being dipped / chromed, and if so I would assume the only other alternative is getting them painted .. correct?

simota1 · 02-06-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

Any way of getting the handles "black chromed", or would that be out of the question? Are there electronics within the door handle that would prevent it from being dipped / chromed, and if so I would assume the only other alternative is getting them painted .. correct?

the only electronic there is on the door is the switch thing... but u can remove that so it can be dipped or watever u want with it

eddieconfetti · 02-06-2010, 09:46 PM

The matte black handles are amazing. I would love to do that. Would look nice on a white car. Matter in fact all the cars.

iceman21_23 · 02-07-2010, 12:17 AM

ugh i wanna paint my own wheels and door handles and front/rear valances, and lights its just so scary i don't wanna mess up my car lol.

CBRich · 02-07-2010, 10:02 AM

Can you afford to have it done correctly IF you royally screw it up? If so then go for it and if you don't like it then take it somewhere.

j.arnaldo · 02-07-2010, 10:12 AM

Though I don't consider the OEMs "nasty", I do admit your install looks sweet.

370Zvetlana · 02-21-2010, 02:28 PM

bump for a write-up :-)

kenchan · 02-21-2010, 05:23 PM

if you're going to paint it, can't you just mask off the handle and spray it?

if i was going to do it, i would use a fine brush (or a plastic model super fine air brush) to get into the nooks first, mask off, and spray.

luckily my car is silver so no need.

209Z · 02-21-2010, 11:19 PM

handles r done. Ill do a quick write up.

209Z · 02-21-2010, 11:37 PM

for now ill do in words. Ill try to do pics when I have the time of day.

----Driver door----
1. Open your Door and locate & remove 2 rubber grommets (black Rubber circles) right behind door handle. You can use a flat head..very easy.
2. unbolt the 3, 10mm bolts holding the door handle in. 2 on top hole and 1 on bottom hole. Be Very careful when unscrewing. Because screws can fall inside the door. So what I did was put plastic from a plastic bag alittle piece and put it inside the socket when unscrewing it will add some stickiness (ghetto) to hold the 10mm bolts easier.
3. pull up & out on the door handles. Drivers side is a little tough but be gentle.
4. You will see 2 wires. One for the Keyless entry and other wire to physically open the door.
5. unscrew the electronic key lock. There is a plate holding the button for keyless entry. Remove the plate held on by two screws. Be very careful the two screws has locktite.
6. Pop out the metal wire (simple) you will get what I mean when you see it.
7. Pat yourself on the back..hardest side is done.....(BAM CHICKAAA WAAAA)!

----Passenger door----
1. Same as Step 1.
2. held by 2 10mm bolts. One on top second on the bottom hole.
3. pull up & out on the door handles.
4. Pop out metal wire.
5. Same as step 5.

Once painted just do in reverse. Also when you have the handles off you will have 2 wires inside the door. One for the physically opening the door and the second for your keyless entry. Make sure to pop off the button on the keyless entry so you can paint that. Because you dont want a black handle for ex. And have the ugly silver button. It is really simple just pop it off literally lol.

Any questions or concerns please let me know. Ill try getting pictures up of the whole process. Some of steps might seem confusing but when you actually do the process on the car you will see what I mean lol. Hope this helps.

+ Rep If I helped in anway

EDIT: Handles on the car.

370Zvetlana · 02-24-2010, 05:52 PM

I removed the handles today with the guy who was tinting my windows. Just follow the instructions posted by 209Z, it really is straight forward. Only points i would stress are:

-Be very careful when removing the 2 screws behind the 2 rubber grommets, because they will fall into the door if you arent, then youll have to remove the whole door panel (which isnt too hard, but more of a headache). We used one of those pointer magnets to pull out the screws once they were unscrewed. When puttings these screws back in when all is odne, i tied dental floss to them in case they fell while screwing them in.

-When all screws are out, gently wiggle the handle to get it out of the door, its not crazy glued in, but its not going to just slide out easily. be gentle

-When removing the two screw attaching the wires to the unlock button, be careful with the back part of the handle not to scratch your door. Would be best if you had a friend to help you hold it while you unscrew.... They did put locktite onto these two screws which makes it hard to unscrew them!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

for now ill do in words. Ill try to do pics when I have the time of day.

----Driver door----
1. Open your Door and locate & remove 2 rubber grommets (black Rubber circles) right behind door handle. You can use a flat head..very easy.
2. unbolt the 3, 10mm bolts holding the door handle in. 2 on top hole and 1 on bottom hole. Be Very careful when unscrewing. Because screws can fall inside the door. So what I did was put plastic from a plastic bag alittle piece and put it inside the socket when unscrewing it will add some stickiness (ghetto) to hold the 10mm bolts easier.
3. pull up & out on the door handles. Drivers side is a little tough but be gentle.
4. You will see 2 wires. One for the Keyless entry and other wire to physically open the door.
5. unscrew the electronic key lock. There is a plate holding the button for keyless entry. Remove the plate held on by two screws. Be very careful the two screws has locktite.
6. Pop out the metal wire (simple) you will get what I mean when you see it.
7. Pat yourself on the back..hardest side is done.....(BAM CHICKAAA WAAAA)!

----Passenger door----
1. Same as Step 1.
2. held by 2 10mm bolts. One on top second on the bottom hole.
3. pull up & out on the door handles.
4. Pop out metal wire.
5. Same as step 5.

Once painted just do in reverse. Also when you have the handles off you will have 2 wires inside the door. One for the physically opening the door and the second for your keyless entry. Make sure to pop off the button on the keyless entry so you can paint that. Because you dont want a black handle for ex. And have the ugly silver button. It is really simple just pop it off literally lol.

Any questions or concerns please let me know. Ill try getting pictures up of the whole process. Some of steps might seem confusing but when you actually do the process on the car you will see what I mean lol. Hope this helps.

+ Rep If I helped in anway

209Z · 02-25-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zvetlana

I removed the handles today with the guy who was tinting my windows. Just follow the instructions posted by 209Z, it really is straight forward. Only points i would stress are:

-Be very careful when removing the 2 screws behind the 2 rubber grommets, because they will fall into the door if you arent, then youll have to remove the whole door panel (which isnt too hard, but more of a headache). We used one of those pointer magnets to pull out the screws once they were unscrewed. When puttings these screws back in when all is odne, i tied dental floss to them in case they fell while screwing them in.

-When all screws are out, gently wiggle the handle to get it out of the door, its not crazy glued in, but its not going to just slide out easily. be gentle

-When removing the two screw attaching the wires to the unlock button, be careful with the back part of the handle not to scratch your door. Would be best if you had a friend to help you hold it while you unscrew.... They did put locktite onto these two screws which makes it hard to unscrew them!

I'm glad my diy steps worked out great for you

. Looks really good. Don't forget plus rep..I really need it

.

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02-21-2010, 11:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 280	handles r done. Ill do a quick write up. __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

02-21-2010, 11:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 280	for now ill do in words. Ill try to do pics when I have the time of day. ----Driver door---- 1. Open your Door and locate & remove 2 rubber grommets (black Rubber circles) right behind door handle. You can use a flat head..very easy. 2. unbolt the 3, 10mm bolts holding the door handle in. 2 on top hole and 1 on bottom hole. Be Very careful when unscrewing. Because screws can fall inside the door. So what I did was put plastic from a plastic bag alittle piece and put it inside the socket when unscrewing it will add some stickiness (ghetto) to hold the 10mm bolts easier. 3. pull up & out on the door handles. Drivers side is a little tough but be gentle. 4. You will see 2 wires. One for the Keyless entry and other wire to physically open the door. 5. unscrew the electronic key lock. There is a plate holding the button for keyless entry. Remove the plate held on by two screws. Be very careful the two screws has locktite. 6. Pop out the metal wire (simple) you will get what I mean when you see it. 7. Pat yourself on the back..hardest side is done.....(BAM CHICKAAA WAAAA)! ----Passenger door---- 1. Same as Step 1. 2. held by 2 10mm bolts. One on top second on the bottom hole. 3. pull up & out on the door handles. 4. Pop out metal wire. 5. Same as step 5. Once painted just do in reverse. Also when you have the handles off you will have 2 wires inside the door. One for the physically opening the door and the second for your keyless entry. Make sure to pop off the button on the keyless entry so you can paint that. Because you dont want a black handle for ex. And have the ugly silver button. It is really simple just pop it off literally lol. Any questions or concerns please let me know. Ill try getting pictures up of the whole process. Some of steps might seem confusing but when you actually do the process on the car you will see what I mean lol. Hope this helps. + Rep If I helped in anway EDIT: Handles on the car. __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC Last edited by 209Z; 02-21-2010 at 11:41 PM.

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02-06-2010, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
eddieconfetti A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,334 Drives: A Totaled PW Z Rep Power: 24	The matte black handles are amazing. I would love to do that. Would look nice on a white car. Matter in fact all the cars.

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iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 19	ugh i wanna paint my own wheels and door handles and front/rear valances, and lights its just so scary i don't wanna mess up my car lol.

02-07-2010, 10:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Can you afford to have it done correctly IF you royally screw it up? If so then go for it and if you don't like it then take it somewhere.

02-07-2010, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Though I don't consider the OEMs "nasty", I do admit your install looks sweet.

02-21-2010, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
370Zvetlana Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 131 Drives: 2009 370Z Black MT Rep Power: 17	bump for a write-up :-)

02-21-2010, 05:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	if you're going to paint it, can't you just mask off the handle and spray it? if i was going to do it, i would use a fine brush (or a plastic model super fine air brush) to get into the nooks first, mask off, and spray. luckily my car is silver so no need.