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May 16, 2013 | 05:32 PM

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Abaton6

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Re: driver side interior door handle

i did a quick redneck fix for this. I have a roll of that aluminum tape that you peel the back off. I cut a 1" X 8" strip, and just taped over the place where the chrome coating is peeling off. It can't bee seen, and if it really bothers me, I can get those Corvette black leather grab handle covers that OC xfire suggested above. No more cuts.
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May 16, 2013 | 05:58 PM

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STEPHENJXN

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Re: driver side interior door handle

That there redneck tape fixes erthang don't it?!

May 16, 2013 | 06:48 PM

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user 72983

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Re: driver side interior door handle

I used the soft half of Velcro tape.... On the inside of the handle. I got cut 3 too many times.

May 16, 2013 | 09:14 PM

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N2UK

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Re: driver side interior door handle

I put a strip of rubberized tape over the back side of my limited two years ago (after my boss cut his hand on the passenger door) and my SRT6 a year ago. No one sees the fix, and it has worked like a charm. No way I would ever bother changing the handle as the replacement will do the same thing.

May 16, 2013 | 10:27 PM

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Bigkid

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Re: driver side interior door handle

Replaced door pulls on both cars several years under warranty. They are made of better quality materia, no problems yet.

Jun 16, 2013 | 10:33 PM

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KelloggKid

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by OC Xfire

I purchased a black leather grab handle cover for my C5 Vette a couple years ago, and it just so happens that it fits the interior grab handles on the Crossfire nicely! I purchased two for my Crossfire, and they are functional and nice looking! (they wrap around the door pull and attach with Velcro). I've NEVER had to think twice about the material peeling off! Once attached, there's about 2-3" on each side of the leather grab handle that still shows the Crossfire's aluminum-looking material.

They come in a variety of colors...I purchased black, which is the most expensive at $19.99 per handle.

C5 Corvette Grab Handle Accent 1997-2004 Leather - Mid America Motorworks

Definitely worth the investment to prevent those cuts in your hands!

Hope that helps!

That's the most attractive solution I've seen yet. Thanks. I found them at West Coast Corvettes for $15.99. Just ordered a pair.

Jun 16, 2013 | 11:39 PM

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syfi

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Re: driver side interior door handle

I like the Leather Wrap idea. Although a little more expensive, I found a better selection here...

Corvette 1997-04 handle wraps - RedlineGoods leather shift boot store

Much better selection of material, plus you can get them in 2 tone with your selection of threading and other custom work.
Make sure you select the grab handle covers and NOT the door pull covers as the grabs are longer. $19.00 ea.

Last edited by syfi; Jun 16, 2013 at 11:42 PM.

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:15 AM

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onehundred80

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Re: driver side interior door handle

I have the chipped chrome on my car and it came with the leather wraps shown in the attached thread. I sanded mine down.

I'll give them to the winner of a draw to be held tomorrow night if I get more than one request for them, honest draw with no favors shown.

Free shipping in North America.

I think that's fair as some may not be looking at the forum at the moment.

Jun 17, 2013 | 01:25 AM

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syfi

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by onehundred80

I'll give them to the winner of a draw to be held tomorrow night if I get more than one request for them, honest draw with no favors shown.

Free shipping in North America.

I think that's fair as some may not be looking at the forum at the moment.

Count me in, Ol' Illustrious One.

Jun 20, 2013 | 03:02 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by syfi

Count me in, Ol' Illustrious One.

We have a winner!
Your lucky day, you win by default. LOL
PM me your address please.

Jun 20, 2013 | 05:03 PM

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syfi

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by onehundred80

We have a winner!
Your lucky day, you win by default. LOL
PM me your address please.

Heck, that was too easy! These should look nice in the Graphite Limited. I thank you kindly.

Address PMed.

I ordered a pair of the Blue Italian leather covers w/ silver stitching from RedlineGoods for the Aero Blue SRT. I'll post pics of the look and fit once I get them installed.

Jul 27, 2013 | 07:27 AM

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onehundred80

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by syfi

I never heard back from you, did you ever get these covers I sent you? Maybe you can re-gift them if you have no need for them now.

I noticed one had been blackened a bit and the one that had been fitted to my car was a lot lighter.

They may not have been the best when I saw them again, you should have received them a month ago.

Sep 22, 2013 | 03:30 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by onehundred80

I repeat, did you ever get these?
I would like to know if you got them, they were free, no shipping and absolutely no cost to you.
I guess they were not up to your standard as you purchased a nicer set. If you were not going to use them you should have told me and saved me some time and money.
Just let me know if you got them, it has been three months now.

Sep 22, 2013 | 09:41 PM

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syfi

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Re: driver side interior door handle

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Originally Posted by onehundred80

Sorry 'bout that. I thought I had PMed you. Yes I got them and had them on the wifeys' Graphite Limited. But after I got the blue set for my SRT, she said she wanted a set like mine. So now I have your set on my Vulcan 1500 bike. They're wrapped around the rail that my saddle bags are mounted on and match almost perfectly, since my bags are almost as worn as these are. So quit your worrying. They're being put to good use. Besides, I was the only one to respond to your offer anyway (

). Thanks once again Dave.

Oct 19, 2013 | 09:35 AM

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ewaynec

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Re: driver side interior door handle

Call it a redneck fix if you want, but I used a piece of clear packing tape on the back side and cut it along the groove on the top. To look at it you cannot tell if it is there and the handle is smooth, what more could you ask for?