Painted Door Handles installed

Kandy OrangeZ · 05-11-2011, 08:08 PM

I had a new set of OEM door handles color matched the same color as my Z. I hate how they are silver from the factory. Just figured id post some pics incase anyone else is considering this. I think it looks far better.

Lemers · 05-11-2011, 08:11 PM

Looks good

tjlazer · 05-11-2011, 08:26 PM

hay man, nice to see you on here. you gonna paint it orange or what ? lol

Trips · 05-11-2011, 08:28 PM

Blends in much better

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 08:37 PM

I'm toying with the idea of doing the same thing. Looks great!

Baer383 · 05-11-2011, 08:53 PM

It looks good,but over time from grabbing the handles the paint starts to wear quickly that is the only reason why I haven't done mine.

I have seen them first hand they look funny worn.

Kandy OrangeZ · 05-12-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

It looks good,but over time from grabbing the handles the paint starts to wear quickly that is the only reason why I haven't done mine.

I have seen them first hand they look funny worn.

Maybe the handle wasnt prepped properly. Just about every single car has painted door handles. They dont have a problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

hay man, nice to see you on here. you gonna paint it orange or what ? lol

Nope, this ones staying red

XwChriswX · 05-12-2011, 12:32 PM

I'm guessing you went to an automotive paint shop to do it... How long were they off the car? Did they paint the non exposed areas as well or will there be silver showing if you open the handle?

Kandy OrangeZ · 05-12-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I'm guessing you went to an automotive paint shop to do it... How long were they off the car? Did they paint the non exposed areas as well or will there be silver showing if you open the handle?

I bought brand new handles from FBnissan, and had them painted there at the dealer before shipping. There are not any areas that are still silver. EVERYTHING was sprayed.

Baer383 · 05-12-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandy OrangeZ

Maybe the handle wasnt prepped properly. Just about every single car has painted door handles. They dont have a problem

I work in a body shop why do you think I made that comment.

Econ · 05-12-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I work in a body shop why do you think I made that comment.

mine wore out, looked like **** after, and couldnt just sand off the paint, cause they looked weird from the previous sanding i had done.

had to buy new handles

socce · 06-27-2017, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

It looks good,but over time from grabbing the handles the paint starts to wear quickly that is the only reason why I haven't done mine.

I have seen them first hand they look funny worn.

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

OldGuyFla · 06-27-2017, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socce

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

I did a DIY on painting the door handles a while back & haven't had any problems with them at all. If it is done correctly they will last.

You might want to check out my DIY here DIY: Door handles (disassemble, paint, reassemble & swap out)

If you would like to see some present day photos of the handles, let me know.

Dan

madwi · 07-03-2017, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socce

My body shop guy said something similar to this when I told him I wanted to paint the door handles.

Seems so many people have done this and I would be surprised that people would go ahead with this mod if that was truly the case.

I've read through threads on the subject and haven't seen many people stating they had a problem.

It's mid 2017 - has anyone who painted there door handles in the past had any issues and regret it ?

I am a few years into my handles being painted and they look like they did the day they were painted.

Lemers · 05-11-2011, 09:17 PM

So would powder coating the be better on the handles

05-11-2011, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kandy OrangeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jackson Posts: 268 Drives: 2010 370Z sport Rep Power: 15	Painted Door Handles installed I had a new set of OEM door handles color matched the same color as my Z. I hate how they are silver from the factory. Just figured id post some pics incase anyone else is considering this. I think it looks far better.

05-11-2011, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Looks good __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-11-2011, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	hay man, nice to see you on here. you gonna paint it orange or what ? lol Zbrah and TommyBahama like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Blends in much better __________________

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	It looks good,but over time from grabbing the handles the paint starts to wear quickly that is the only reason why I haven't done mine. I have seen them first hand they look funny worn. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'm toying with the idea of doing the same thing. Looks great!

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I'm guessing you went to an automotive paint shop to do it... How long were they off the car? Did they paint the non exposed areas as well or will there be silver showing if you open the handle? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	So would powder coating the be better on the handles __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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