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.

 

please do post pictures.

 

yes please post.

 

Yes Frank. Let us know what it cost.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

I have to smile 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...

 

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!

 

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

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

 

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.

 

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?