Originally Posted by
donsxfire
This is a great write-up! I realize this is an old post. New here and not sure if this is the correct place to ask. I am considering buying a 2005 coupe. No problem with the handle attachments, but the chrome plating is flaking up on both driver and passenger sides. Anyone know if they can be rechromed or refinished? Thanks.
I smoothed the rough edges with a piece of emery cloth but it lasted just for a little while before it started peeling again.
I now have a leather cover for the handle. I put sticky Velcro tape on the back face over the ragged edge before that and it seemed to work OK.
I got a pair of leather covers from a UK firm that they make for the Crossfire, they are held on using Velcro, they look good and cover the handle from one end to the other.
The plating just comes loose and replanting would cost too much I think.
Cover it up as it can give you a nice cut.