Carolina's PTM Project
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I'd probably do the chrome covers. The stockers have texture and getting them smooth is going to be a royal PITA. Also, if they don't turn out they way you like then you aren't out $300 for new factory handles.
I'm gonna have to agree with mSall... You can probably pick up a set on ebay for $40 and then paint supplies for pretty cheap... then you can do your mirrors and handles at the same time..
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I would either take off your current handles and paint them or buy a used set of handles, paint those and sell your stock handles to make up for the cost.
I first painted the chrome covers, they're still holding up good. but i want more of a permanent fix.
Like Msall said Automotivetouchup.com has a step by step instructions, just follow those and it will turn out great.
Heres the link:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spr...directions.htm
They re clear spray looks great btw. this was my first time painting something to match the paint and it turned out pretty good.
I first painted the chrome covers, they're still holding up good. but i want more of a permanent fix.
Like Msall said Automotivetouchup.com has a step by step instructions, just follow those and it will turn out great.
Heres the link:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/spr...directions.htm
They re clear spray looks great btw. this was my first time painting something to match the paint and it turned out pretty good.
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You guys know you can buy factory paint in an aerosol can at any paint store that has an automotive section, right? For the life of me I don't know why anyone would buy that Duplicolor stuff. It's more money (about $20/can), but it will match perfectly, and is better quality.
As for chrome door handle covers...WHY?! You can buy replacement smooth Mark LT handles for about $25-$30 each ALL DAY LONG on eBay and then just paint them. I bought my 2 door handles and tailgate handle for about $83 shipped!
Door handles - $83
OEM Paint (2 cans - can be done with one can probably, but I'm fussy and would re-do them if there was an imperfection, so I used a lot of paint) - $40
One can of clear - $5
One can of Adhesion promoter - $5
2000 grit sandpaper - $5
$138 total for 3 PTM handles.
Sell your stock handles, and get a few bucks back too.
As for chrome door handle covers...WHY?! You can buy replacement smooth Mark LT handles for about $25-$30 each ALL DAY LONG on eBay and then just paint them. I bought my 2 door handles and tailgate handle for about $83 shipped!
Door handles - $83
OEM Paint (2 cans - can be done with one can probably, but I'm fussy and would re-do them if there was an imperfection, so I used a lot of paint) - $40
One can of clear - $5
One can of Adhesion promoter - $5
2000 grit sandpaper - $5
$138 total for 3 PTM handles.
Sell your stock handles, and get a few bucks back too.
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You guys know you can buy factory paint in an aerosol can at any paint store that has an automotive section, right? For the life of me I don't know why anyone would buy that Duplicolor stuff. It's more money (about $20/can), but it will match perfectly, and is better quality.
As for chrome door handle covers...WHY?! You can buy replacement smooth Mark LT handles for about $25-$30 each ALL DAY LONG on eBay and then just paint them. I bought my 2 door handles and tailgate handle for about $83 shipped!
Door handles - $83
OEM Paint (2 cans - can be done with one can probably, but I'm fussy and would re-do them if there was an imperfection, so I used a lot of paint) - $40
One can of clear - $5
One can of Adhesion promoter - $5
2000 grit sandpaper - $5
$138 total for 3 PTM handles.
Sell your stock handles, and get a few bucks back too.
As for chrome door handle covers...WHY?! You can buy replacement smooth Mark LT handles for about $25-$30 each ALL DAY LONG on eBay and then just paint them. I bought my 2 door handles and tailgate handle for about $83 shipped!
Door handles - $83
OEM Paint (2 cans - can be done with one can probably, but I'm fussy and would re-do them if there was an imperfection, so I used a lot of paint) - $40
One can of clear - $5
One can of Adhesion promoter - $5
2000 grit sandpaper - $5
$138 total for 3 PTM handles.
Sell your stock handles, and get a few bucks back too.
Do you mean you can get factory match paint at Advanced Auto or something?
I have a supercrew so I need 5 handles too
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