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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Got my new PTM Handles on *Pics

Well I got a guy on another forum to get his buddy to paint my handles to match the paint. Well they came out great, and I put them together. I hit a few snags putting them back together.

I've always wanted the look of the FX4 Luxury package, PTM Mirror Caps could be next

Here they are. Tell me what ya think.

OLD HANDLES (STOCK)


OLD vs. New



NEW, Muddy, with KR wheels. About to have FX4 wheels back on.






 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Looks GREAT! Im getting my mirror caps painted next week....definitely a good mod!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Looks much better.
What's up with your center caps?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Thanks guys!

My buddy that I got the wheels from lost the center caps
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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^^ Sounds like a discount if I ever heard one.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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looks great man! About how much does this cost? if u mind me asking. Just an estimate. I think i want to do mine also
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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Wait... you can paint over a textured plastic finish?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 818F150
Wait... you can paint over a textured plastic finish?
You have to sand down the texture to get it smooth first....then paint it.

Or you can buy the PTM handles, or do like I did and buy the MarkLT handles that are pre-painted (but those have the chrome handle pull)
Click HERE and find the color you want! Most two handle setups are under $300


my MarkLT handles for reference:


 

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Wait... you can paint over a textured plastic finish?
Yes. When you sand it down smooth, adhere proper, prime, paint, and clear.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Like said above he had to smooth them down to paint them. I paid roughly $175 to get them painted (included shipping). Tasca wanted ~$95 a handle already painted.

You could do the chrome covers and PTM them but I don't like the look of them. You can tell they are stick on when you see them in person. It's a lot less work though

Thanks Guys
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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i like it. you had problems with those in channel visors and the window regulators?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Ese color se ve muy bien.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Very nice Jeff! I love the direction you are heading with the truck
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fivespeedsteed
i like it. you had problems with those in channel visors and the window regulators?
The driver one is sticky on certain days but that's usually after harsh frosty nights (which is rare in my part of SC) I love them though. With the hot summers we have here they are very necessary. The previous owner had the ones that mounted on the pillars and I thought they were hideous and they left the 3m foam tape which left a nasty residue on the pillars

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Ese color se ve muy bien.
Gracias, Senor!

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Very nice Jeff! I love the direction you are heading with the truck
Thanks man! Funds are very limited right now, so a little at a time. Tires are soon I need them bad!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Looks good!
 
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