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Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 09:14
by Molly Man
Want to refurbish my external door handles in situ....will carefully mask seals and surrounding areas...but what black spray paint to use? One that is hard wearing and will resist the elements for some years, dries to a semi matt finish and could also be used for other black trim? Anyone done this? :D

Re: Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 09:16
by Ian Hulley
Take them off ... it's so easy you'll spend longer masking up.

Satin black over grey primer is the standard approach I believe.

Ian.

Re: Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 11:20
by Red Westie
20 seconds to remove them, one retaining screw from the end....don't do them in situe.
As Ian says...grey primer and satin black paint.
Martin

Re: Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 11:22
by rainman
haven't done mine yet but I just bought a tin of smooth hammerite today which I plan to use on bumpers, grill, handles, window pillars etc.

Re: Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 11:42
by Molly Man
Cheers chaps....I'm convinced and converted!....will remove and respray :oops: Recommendations on best make of paint aerosol?
Ken

Re: Door handles

Posted: 01 Apr 2009, 12:10
by Aidan
the black acrylic stuff from motor factors is pretty good, lots of thin coats and drying between, just mask the chrome lock bit otherwise it'll be black with chrome scratch marks pretty quick