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Old 01-24-2010, 12:37 PM
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Painting stock handles

Hey guys...well i want to paint my stock handles red to match the truck. Can i do this the same way i painted my mirror caps? sand em down and paint with the spray can ? thnaks
 
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Old 01-24-2010, 12:57 PM
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I don't see why you couldn't. I have actually been thinking about doing the same to my truck. Either I will paint the handles or buy the IPCW led door handles. Have not decided which I will do yet. How did your mirror caps turn out?
 
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Old 01-24-2010, 03:01 PM
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Mirrors turned out great...used a little to heavy grit to start out but they smoothed out fine.
Handles will be double the work im sure
 
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:16 PM
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I dont see why that wouldnt work.... but I know when i did mine it was a lot of work.. hard sanding all the grooves and contours.. your hands will def feel it
 
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:03 PM
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Devin, Go to the Technical article section (or this forum as well) I just did a write up on PTM mirrors; the same procedure will work for the handles. It will be easier if you disassemble the handle (bucket from handle strap).
 
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Old 01-24-2010, 08:34 PM
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thanks everyone! think i'll give it a try this spring
 



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