spraying door handles black, d.i.y?

[ddcboyle]

I probably did. I have a cheapo oven that cost me like 20quid. 2 zigzag lines, one at top one at bottom on the icon? if that's not oven... ive been cooking my food wrong for years

[rtbiscuit]

Without being there in person its very hard to diagnose the problem. Sounds like the paint hasn't gone off

[ddcboyle]

no idea, but I think I sprayed too much on the layers. instead of thin coats, I sorta just sprayed until it was shiny

[rtbiscuit]

no idea, but I think I sprayed too much on the layers. instead of thin coats, I sorta just sprayed until it was shiny

Ok so yes back to my initial statement. Paints too thick. It will take weeks too dry and even then its not gaurenteed

[Easty]

when i sprayed mine i took them off the car, and made up some small wooden wedges to hold the handles in the open position, then taped all the back section up to keep them there and keep the paint out.

 

Iv found that a little Allen key works just as well :-)

Mine have gone Gun Metal Gray :-)

 

[Pnthrblkzs]

I was reading this guide the other day....

 

http://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/467030-painted-door-handles-removal-and-installation-4.html

 

apparently there is a clip on the back of the handles you can fiddle with which holds the handle open rather than using wedges etc, not even looked at mine yet though to see if this works as i have no where to store my car with no door handles attached

 

If anyone doesn't mind posting pics of there car with gunmetal handles that would be helpful, i need to see different shades applied to handles to find a close match to my wheels, the gunmetal i used for my badges is a little too dark so they need to be re-done too.

 

Jon

[rtbiscuit]

I have a spare set of door handles if that's any use? Was going to dip them but just not got round to it.

[Pnthrblkzs]

I have a spare set of door handles if that's any use? Was going to dip them but just not got round to it.

 

I know, lol, i was originally waiting to see the outcome of you dipping them and i would have bought them off you. I don't think Carbon would work with my car as it stands though hence me looking at spraying instead.

 

That would be very helpful, thankyou.

 

I'll contact you after payday if you still have them and want to sell them as my Birthday celebrations next week will probably empty my bank account.

 

Jon

[WhackyWill]

Mine are sprayed Gold to match the wheels..

[Easty]

I was reading this guide the other day....

 

http://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/467030-painted-door-handles-removal-and-installation-4.html

 

apparently there is a clip on the back of the handles you can fiddle with which holds the handle open rather than using wedges etc, not even looked at mine yet though to see if this works as i have no where to store my car with no door handles attached

 

If anyone doesn't mind posting pics of there car with gunmetal handles that would be helpful, i need to see different shades applied to handles to find a close match to my wheels, the gunmetal i used for my badges is a little too dark so they need to be re-done too.

 

Jon

 

 

Here's my handle's

 

 

 

Hope this helps

 

 

 

[rtbiscuit]

I have a spare set of door handles if that's any use? Was going to dip them but just not got round to it.

 

I know, lol, i was originally waiting to see the outcome of you dipping them and i would have bought them off you. I don't think Carbon would work with my car as it stands though hence me looking at spraying instead.

 

That would be very helpful, thankyou.

 

I'll contact you after payday if you still have them and want to sell them as my Birthday celebrations next week will probably empty my bank account.

 

Jon

Just drop me a line if you want them