Refreshing inside door handle plastic
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Hey guys. I had a bit of time today after classes and rounds so I decided to clean and repaint the black door handle plastic. They were pretty faded and nasty. I'm pretty happy with how it came out.
First to remove the screw cover I highly recommend a razor blade or xacto knife.
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After removing them I washed them with palmolive and then an ammonia cleaning product to remove any oils.
Then I painted them using this paint.
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I applied probably 4-5 coats.
And re installed.
First to remove the screw cover I highly recommend a razor blade or xacto knife.
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/79569-refreshing-inside-door-handle-plastic-img_20140408_182244_933_zps24eae9d4.jpg?dateline=1397001581)
After removing them I washed them with palmolive and then an ammonia cleaning product to remove any oils.
Then I painted them using this paint.
![](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/79570-refreshing-inside-door-handle-plastic-img_20140408_182318_872_zpsb353c8ef.jpg?dateline=1397001581)
I applied probably 4-5 coats.
And re installed.
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Looks proper. Just got the exterior handle finishers from Mina.
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Hey King Charles. I think I used semi-gloss, but I'm sure gloss would look good too. Just make sure you use paint made for plastic. Sorry the xacto knife didn't seem like it would work. I used the blade out of a box cutter so I assumed the xacto knife would be strong enough. Good luck! And post pictures when it's done.
Pilotman11- Yep one screw and then you maneuver it around the door handle to get it off.
Pilotman11- Yep one screw and then you maneuver it around the door handle to get it off.
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69merccougar :
How well is that paint you chose holding up, I see it's the paint & primer combo. I do plan on de-greasing mine w/ Dawn dish soap & rubbing alcohol thoroughly to ensure a good bond. Just hoping that Rust-Oleum "Painter's Touch" formula is readily available here.
Edit : Just got mine off I also have the tweeter screen so I will have to cover that.
Soaked mine in Dawn,white vinegar & warm water, rinsed & dried. They have very little in way of scratches/scuffs so I will experiment & soak a spot on one with Meguiars natural shine plastic protectant overnight & see how that does. If not pleased, I'll roll with the paint. Before & after pics of the spot test will be uploaded.
How well is that paint you chose holding up, I see it's the paint & primer combo. I do plan on de-greasing mine w/ Dawn dish soap & rubbing alcohol thoroughly to ensure a good bond. Just hoping that Rust-Oleum "Painter's Touch" formula is readily available here.
Edit : Just got mine off I also have the tweeter screen so I will have to cover that.
Soaked mine in Dawn,white vinegar & warm water, rinsed & dried. They have very little in way of scratches/scuffs so I will experiment & soak a spot on one with Meguiars natural shine plastic protectant overnight & see how that does. If not pleased, I'll roll with the paint. Before & after pics of the spot test will be uploaded.
Last edited by King Charles; 10-20-2015 at 09:52 PM.
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Installed today; eventually decided I did not like the gloss look as it didn't match up with the back doors which are in perfect conditions. Figured later this week I would buy flat black and do it over. I also lost the button.
Oops. It fell into the abyss under my seat and no matter how much I tried, I could not find it. Anyone have suggestions on where to find another one?
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Just did mine over after using colorbond black which looked kind of flat.
Second round used Rustoleum Fine textured. I'll try to get some good pics tomorrow. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 12 oz. Protective Enamel Textured Black Spray Paint-7220830 - The Home Depot
They also make it for plastic.
Rust-Oleum Specialty 12 oz. Black Paint for Plastic Textured Spray Paint (6-Pack)-223717 - The Home Depot
I really like it.
Second round used Rustoleum Fine textured. I'll try to get some good pics tomorrow. Rust-Oleum Stops Rust 12 oz. Protective Enamel Textured Black Spray Paint-7220830 - The Home Depot
They also make it for plastic.
Rust-Oleum Specialty 12 oz. Black Paint for Plastic Textured Spray Paint (6-Pack)-223717 - The Home Depot
I really like it.
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Last edited by convincor; 10-21-2015 at 12:25 PM.