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Old 09-10-2009, 09:10 PM   #1
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Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

I have come to the point that I need to decide what to do about my door strickers. I am curious what most do on "show" trucks. I know you can paint them but they tend to scratch. I thought about having them coated? Anyone have any ideas or pics would be nice!!
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Old 09-10-2009, 09:12 PM   #2
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

maybe get them cadmium plating that should hold up and look good
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:03 PM   #3
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

I just had mine powder-coated the other day...I just picked a silver color that resembled cad-plating somewhat....I don't like the unpainted look even though it may be correct!

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Old 09-11-2009, 02:23 AM   #4
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

Just buy new ones. They're only about $18 each from the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA and that's likely cheaper and better than any coating or plating you can have done and will look great and be new. Paint or powder coat will scratch off eventually.
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Old 09-11-2009, 07:49 AM   #5
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Just buy new ones. They're only about $18 each from the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA and that's likely cheaper and better than any coating or plating you can have done and will look great and be new. Paint or powder coat will scratch off eventually.
I'll take a powdercoated original over a low quality Chinese repop part.
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Old 09-11-2009, 07:59 AM   #6
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I'll take a powdercoated original over a low quality Chinese repop part.
X2 Well said!
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Old 09-11-2009, 08:34 AM   #7
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I'll take a powdercoated original over a low quality Chinese repop part.
X3.....Always use original whenever possible!...99% of Repop stuff is crap IMO (though I have been forced to buy quite a bit of it myself).....

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I have new ones. Just not sure I like the "shinny" look. Open the door and it is all you see.
Yea I don't know about that shiny gold look...especially on a show truck!.... A lot of guys simply paint em body color!.....I myself just though I'd go for a little contrast.....
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Old 09-11-2009, 08:42 AM   #8
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I'll take a powdercoated original over a low quality Chinese repop part.
Yep. Original over repop part, everyday!
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Old 09-11-2009, 08:29 AM   #9
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Just buy new ones. They're only about $18 each from the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA and that's likely cheaper and better than any coating or plating you can have done and will look great and be new. Paint or powder coat will scratch off eventually.
I have new ones. Just not sure I like the "shinny" look. Open the door and it is all you see.
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Old 09-11-2009, 09:54 AM   #10
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

Has anyone used the repo ones? Can any of the vendors comment on the quality? Thanks
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Old 09-11-2009, 10:07 AM   #11
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Has anyone used the repo ones? Can any of the vendors comment on the quality? Thanks
The repos I have fit and work good. It is just the plate so there isn't much that can go wrong. I would agree about using original sheet metal but on a part like this I guess you can get away with it - IMO of course...
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??

Thanks for the response. I restore cars for a living, so I know a lot of repo stuff is less than great. BUT a lot of stuff is good quality and some is better than original. It's always nice to hear from someone who has used a new part, and what they thought about it before buying it yourself.
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