What should i use to spray the door handles

Post by **irishkeet** » 30 Jul 2006, 17:20

HI all

just had my van kitted with new stripes and the original Joker stickers....
Now the handles loot tatty

Has anyone resprayed theirs?
Any ideas whats the best hard wearing spray/paint to use?

I'd also like to respray the plastic backs of the wing mirrors, again any ideas of what to use would be much appreciated

thanks

Post by **OLD ONE** » 30 Jul 2006, 18:12

I used Halfords Matt black. Only did them a few weeks ago dont know long it will last. Good rub down ,prime and spray

Post by **syncroand101** » 30 Jul 2006, 18:46

Or Hammerite Smooth Black... Works for me on black things.. I guess you could take them off and dismantle then take them to you local powder coaterer....not sure about this last one though..

Post by **irishkeet** » 01 Aug 2006, 10:31

Hi

Have ordered the etch primer for the metal fixings on the wing mirrors and plastic primer for the backs

A place near me said they would power coat the handles (next day service) for about £20 - 30 for 3 handles which I thought was good and it saves me spraying & priming etc

If anyone is interested in the finished product please let me know and Ill post before/after pics.

Post by **purplechugster** » 01 Aug 2006, 11:15

Five minutes with Halfwits matt black spray can did the job - no sanding down, no primer - and just beginning to look a little untidy a year later. So another five minutes to spend on the van the next time I have a spare five minutes

Post by **irishkeet** » 01 Aug 2006, 12:45

you've got me thinking twice about doing it myself now

Post by **Don-Tucker** » 02 Aug 2006, 06:12

Wouldn't satin black look better and last longer,I did my front grills and they look great.
Don

Post by **Cruz** » 02 Aug 2006, 09:00

Blast the old paint off, then Eurofigher primer and matt black like mine