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What should i use to spray the door handles

Posted: 30 Jul 2006, 17:20
by irishkeet
HI all

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

What should i use to spray the door handles

Posted: 30 Jul 2006, 18:12
by OLD ONE
I used Halfords Matt black. Only did them a few weeks ago dont know long it will last. Good rub down ,prime and spray

Posted: 30 Jul 2006, 18:46
by syncroand101
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..

Posted: 01 Aug 2006, 10:31
by irishkeet
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.

Posted: 01 Aug 2006, 11:15
by purplechugster
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 :D

Posted: 01 Aug 2006, 12:45
by irishkeet
you've got me thinking twice about doing it myself now :shock:

Posted: 02 Aug 2006, 06:12
by Don-Tucker
Wouldn't satin black look better and last longer,I did my front grills and they look great.
Don

Posted: 02 Aug 2006, 09:00
by Cruz
Blast the old paint off, then Eurofigher primer and matt black like mine :lol: