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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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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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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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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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09-11-2009, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??
I'll take a powdercoated original over a low quality Chinese repop part.
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09-11-2009, 07:59 AM | #6 |
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??
X2 Well said!
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09-11-2009, 08:42 AM | #8 |
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??
Yep. Original over repop part, everyday!
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09-11-2009, 08:29 AM | #9 |
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??
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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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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09-11-2009, 10:07 AM | #11 |
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Re: Door Stricker Plates - what to do??
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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09-11-2009, 10:21 AM | #12 |
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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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