Has anyone painted the chrome door handles?
06-11-2009, 11:34 AM
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Has anyone painted the chrome door handles?
i've just finished talking to both body shops that i normall deal with, and they are both saying that there is no good way to paint the chrome handles to get proper adhesion.
i was able to get the chrome window trim painted with no isssues in a black. but i cant go about it the same way with the FPR paint.
i was wondering if anyone had done it with success to maybe give me some insight on how to go about it so i can pass it on to my painter.
any and all help is greatly appreciated. any steps closer to removing this cheap looking horrible chrome is a step in the right direction for me.
thanks azine
-matt-
i was able to get the chrome window trim painted with no isssues in a black. but i cant go about it the same way with the FPR paint.
i was wondering if anyone had done it with success to maybe give me some insight on how to go about it so i can pass it on to my painter.
any and all help is greatly appreciated. any steps closer to removing this cheap looking horrible chrome is a step in the right direction for me.
thanks azine
-matt-
06-11-2009, 11:41 AM
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I was thinking about doing that too but not sure how it'll look. Matching door handles would look weird with my color though...white.
However the bodyshop that I normally visit said they could do it but like you said the adhesion would be the thing to work around. Not sure how that'll work.
However the bodyshop that I normally visit said they could do it but like you said the adhesion would be the thing to work around. Not sure how that'll work.
06-11-2009, 12:21 PM
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"ummmmmmm"
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
i know there is a chemical to remove chrome plating but its rediculously priced.
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
i know there is a chemical to remove chrome plating but its rediculously priced.
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06-11-2009, 12:26 PM
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"ummmmmmm"
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
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06-11-2009, 12:30 PM
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and surface paint is all you need on door handles.. whats the point of painting the back of the handle?
this is not a half-ass attempt. the problem is removing chrome. and from what your saying, you can just sand it off. which i've never heard of anyone doing...
i think there is some risk when sanding metals as well.. some toxic respiratory issue..
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06-11-2009, 12:35 PM
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well i wasnt aware there was a "right way" to do it considering paint shops normally just order plastic handles or suggest you get the (option) painted handles from the dealer... in which this case, there is neither...
and surface paint is all you need on door handles.. whats the point of painting the back of the handle?
this is not a half-ass attempt. the problem is removing chrome. and from what your saying, you can just sand it off. which i've never heard of anyone doing...
i think there is some risk when sanding metals as well.. some toxic respiratory issue..
and surface paint is all you need on door handles.. whats the point of painting the back of the handle?
this is not a half-ass attempt. the problem is removing chrome. and from what your saying, you can just sand it off. which i've never heard of anyone doing...
i think there is some risk when sanding metals as well.. some toxic respiratory issue..
06-11-2009, 12:37 PM
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Heres the DIY:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/lexan-fog-light-fix-painted-fog-lights-diy-694354/
And I agree, sanding chrome may be dangerous if you're not careful.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/lexan-fog-light-fix-painted-fog-lights-diy-694354/
And I agree, sanding chrome may be dangerous if you're not careful.
06-11-2009, 12:49 PM
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they found some solution like this to use that will work.. said sanding is unnecessarry, just some scrubbing.
btw.. the handles arent chromed all the way around from the factory Acura_TL_02, just surface.... but hey, i guess they half assed it too!
btw everyone.. i just read up a little on sanding metal surfaces such as chrome... anyone attempting to do so should proceed with extreme caution.. the dust created from sanding can be very harmful.
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06-11-2009, 01:45 PM
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i dont know but when had my fogs opened up, the chrome was real easy to come off and flaky. if anything the chrome is prob plated the same way the front emblem is. try it and see how it goes, i plan on just sanding it and use a promoter to make it stick. my front grill wing is still holding up and thats getting hits from rocks
06-11-2009, 01:51 PM
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i dont know but when had my fogs opened up, the chrome was real easy to come off and flaky. if anything the chrome is prob plated the same way the front emblem is. try it and see how it goes, i plan on just sanding it and use a promoter to make it stick. my front grill wing is still holding up and thats getting hits from rocks
the plating on the grille wings you can basically peel off with your fingernails.. the coat on the door handles is built for key abuse among other things.. its laid on pretty thick...
06-11-2009, 02:00 PM
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I dont what why you guys are say there will be a problem sanding it down, I believe its not real chrome, its just chrome plating over steel. Like the inside door handles, thats typical honda plating which peels over time. I too have thought about doing this but cant decided how it would look, I dont want to make my car look cheaper.
06-11-2009, 02:08 PM
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^^ the inside handles peel very easily like the grille.. the outside have taken a few blows from a screwdriver to test its thickness.. it just scratches it.. we've been fooling with it all week.. the shop said the stripper crap works the best...
i'll probably end up painting the interior ones as well as the white plastic is showing on both passenger sides...
only thing i think looks cheap is when they put black plastic handles on the lower grade trims on like civics and accords... i've always like body matched.. its a shame they didnt give the option at the dealer for ours.. i definatly would bought them already
i'll probably end up painting the interior ones as well as the white plastic is showing on both passenger sides...
only thing i think looks cheap is when they put black plastic handles on the lower grade trims on like civics and accords... i've always like body matched.. its a shame they didnt give the option at the dealer for ours.. i definatly would bought them already
06-11-2009, 02:14 PM
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oh, and the decision was a little easier considering the A-Specs have color matched handles... they look great imo
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06-11-2009, 02:39 PM
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"ummmmmmm"
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
i know there is a chemical to remove chrome plating but its rediculously priced.
i appreciate the enthusiasm.. but this will create downtime on the car b/c we would then have to remove all of the handles to sand.. no handles = no driving the car.
we were going to do a surface spray with the handles lodged open. thus only taking the car out of commission for 6 hours or so.
i know there is a chemical to remove chrome plating but its rediculously priced.
06-11-2009, 02:41 PM
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As for sanding it as long as you wear a face mask or do it outside there is nothing to worry about.
06-11-2009, 02:42 PM
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Oh and ill be painting mine in a few weeks when i paint my trunk and hood.
06-11-2009, 03:29 PM
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^feel better? lol
they are stripping the chrome off with some metal finish stuff similar to the link posted up above.. scuffing** accordingly after.. and painting.. did you read my post?
and as for removing them.. its just extra work.. the paint will hit the handles the same way open as it would sitting on a stand off of the car. i trust them to do a good job, always have.
as far as the grille.. have you seen how thin it is? i wasnt saying it was supposed to be weaker.. but the fact is... it is.. it peels like crazy at the first rock chip.. door handles on the other hand are not.. dont see what was confusing about that..
edit: they also are using the adhesive stuff for the paint on the handles once they are down to the plastic..
they are stripping the chrome off with some metal finish stuff similar to the link posted up above.. scuffing** accordingly after.. and painting.. did you read my post?
and as for removing them.. its just extra work.. the paint will hit the handles the same way open as it would sitting on a stand off of the car. i trust them to do a good job, always have.
as far as the grille.. have you seen how thin it is? i wasnt saying it was supposed to be weaker.. but the fact is... it is.. it peels like crazy at the first rock chip.. door handles on the other hand are not.. dont see what was confusing about that..
edit: they also are using the adhesive stuff for the paint on the handles once they are down to the plastic..
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06-11-2009, 03:35 PM
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also post pics when yours are done. i wanna know if mine werent done "right" or up to par. b/c then i'll have reason to doubt my guys and ask they do it again with them off the car
06-11-2009, 03:37 PM
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the handles on the other hand i would worry about them chipping, peeling etc.
so im letting my shop do it.
06-11-2009, 03:56 PM
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I've always hated the chrome around the window and the chrome door handles as well. But since I have an SSM and its not too noticeable, I've never bothered with it.
The '03 CL had color matching door handles. I read somewhere on here a while back that they're interchangeable with the '02/'03 TL door handles (not sure what the differences are b/w '99-'01 and '02/'03 door handles in terms of dimensions).
Maybe you can find some '03 CL door handles and paint those. Goodluck.
The '03 CL had color matching door handles. I read somewhere on here a while back that they're interchangeable with the '02/'03 TL door handles (not sure what the differences are b/w '99-'01 and '02/'03 door handles in terms of dimensions).
Maybe you can find some '03 CL door handles and paint those. Goodluck.
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06-11-2009, 05:14 PM
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I've always hated the chrome around the window and the chrome door handles as well. But since I have an SSM and its not too noticeable, I've never bothered with it.
The '03 CL had color matching door handles. I read somewhere on here a while back that they're interchangeable with the '02/'03 TL door handles (not sure what the differences are b/w '99-'01 and '02/'03 door handles in terms of dimensions).
Maybe you can find some '03 CL door handles and paint those. Goodluck.
The '03 CL had color matching door handles. I read somewhere on here a while back that they're interchangeable with the '02/'03 TL door handles (not sure what the differences are b/w '99-'01 and '02/'03 door handles in terms of dimensions).
Maybe you can find some '03 CL door handles and paint those. Goodluck.
06-11-2009, 07:05 PM
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i was thing about doin the same.... i was thinkin of going to this sticker shop by my house and see if they have any vinyl to match ABP but i doubt it......... so if no vinyl then i guess im on the road to painting them with you my good man lol
06-11-2009, 08:50 PM
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^feel better? lol
they are stripping the chrome off with some metal finish stuff similar to the link posted up above.. scuffing** accordingly after.. and painting.. did you read my post?
and as for removing them.. its just extra work.. the paint will hit the handles the same way open as it would sitting on a stand off of the car. i trust them to do a good job, always have.
as far as the grille.. have you seen how thin it is? i wasnt saying it was supposed to be weaker.. but the fact is... it is.. it peels like crazy at the first rock chip.. door handles on the other hand are not.. dont see what was confusing about that..
edit: they also are using the adhesive stuff for the paint on the handles once they are down to the plastic..
they are stripping the chrome off with some metal finish stuff similar to the link posted up above.. scuffing** accordingly after.. and painting.. did you read my post?
and as for removing them.. its just extra work.. the paint will hit the handles the same way open as it would sitting on a stand off of the car. i trust them to do a good job, always have.
as far as the grille.. have you seen how thin it is? i wasnt saying it was supposed to be weaker.. but the fact is... it is.. it peels like crazy at the first rock chip.. door handles on the other hand are not.. dont see what was confusing about that..
edit: they also are using the adhesive stuff for the paint on the handles once they are down to the plastic..
Id prefer to remove them, less taping and worrying about damaging the body during the prep.
Yep i have seen how thin it is, my chrome never peeled (sanded down at 150ish k to paint.
A additive is a good idea if its available (not always avail to the DIY'ers)