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'BLACK' Door Handles
Anyone know of anywhere to buy 'black' door handles for a '63? (Exterior)
I've looked all over online. If I can't find any to buy, what would be my best option in 'coating' the existing door handles black? Thanks |
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
How about just PlastiDip? Dirt cheap, will get the look you want, touch up easily.
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
I think paint will come off easier then the plastic
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
Thanks man. I hate to break it to ya, but the only way for that to happen is with some paint and some patience. I put my process in my build.
Basically, the handles are pot-metal under the original chrome. I dismantled them, then used a media blaster to remove the chrome. The pot metal has a textured surface, so I used multiple layers of epoxy primer to seal the metal and level some of the surface. Then a few layers of paint, and finally satin clear to protect it from dirty hands in the summer.
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
Looks like crap brew city lol.
Just kidding man. They look real good. And taking the chrome off was key.
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
I would think powder coating might hold up very well in that application.
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Re: 'BLACK' Door Handles
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It would hold up to the keys and chemicals (and UV, if you don't clear the painted version) better.
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