Body color matched painted door handles
 

I took my car to the body shop today to get the door handles painted the exterior color of my car. I did this due to the fact I have OEM chrome wheels, chromed grill, fins and roll bars which made the silver handles look out of place. If anyone is interested in seeing pictures I'll post them when I get it back.

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please do post pictures.

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yes please post.

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Yes Frank. Let us know what it cost.

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I stopped down to the body shop Thursday and the handles were painted and clear coated and in the drying process. They did a great job. They insisted on removing them from the car so there would not be any paint lines so you could not tell they were repainted. They gave me a really good deal - $97. This included remove the handles paint / clear coat and reinstall. I'll take some pictures this weekend.

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Please also keep us posted on how well the paint holds up to daily use. For that price I suppose you could have them repainted if it doesn't hold up.

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You might want to send CTD the paint manufacturer's name. It seems yours dries faster than theirs. :p

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I picked up my crossfire Friday and I got to say it looks good with color matched handles with the chrome. I talked with the shop owner and he told me it would be better than OEM painted handles due to they put a couple extra coats of clear coat on them. I also asked if he would be willing to extend the pricing to crossfire forum members if they wanted to send you the handles. Here the deal - If you send the handles to him he will paint and pay for return shipping for $75. If you live fairly close and want to drop it off It's $100. to pull handles, paint and reinstall. It will have to be left there for three days. He also said that it was fairly easy to remove the handles - disconnect battery, pull door panel and he said the handle was held on by two clips you slide out. He also stated there was only one linkage piece with a clip. I'll try and take pictures today if it quits snowing. If anyone is interested I'll post his name and phone number. I think his is a good price because a year ago I took it to a different shop and they were talking $400.

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I have to smile :D I just bought (traded) for my Crossfire Roadster, its the base model, I want to add the satin/chrome handles, yet some folks want to paint the handles to match the body which the base models already has. I do like the handles matching, but also like the chrome look. Decisions...decisions...

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I wanted chrome handles also but know one has come up with a company to chrome them. They are made of plastic which is very hard and costly to chrome. If you find someone let us know. I would rather have them chromed!

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To see Frank's painted door handles follow thus thread. Sorry, posted them on the wrong thread. :rolleyes:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...848#post124848

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I'm doing it too, but the best deal I got was $136 for the door handles to be painted. While I was painting something, I decided to buy the eyelids and paint it red for $66.
I got the eyelids and front grill for a great price from Aiden designs and Josh promised me that he will hand deliver it and visit with me to crossfire chat.

http://www.paulscrossfire.com/headlighteyelines.jpg
http://www.paulscrossfire.com/lower%20grill.jpg http://www.paulscrossfire.com/upper%20grill.jpg

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Before you paint them, why not post and try and find a base Roadster owner who wants to trade?

PS - What did you do about your silver window frame? Paint that too?