Door handles.

Forumite · 05-14-2009, 10:18 AM

Noticed yesterday that my driver's side door handle looks like it has a couple small scuffs/scrapes on it but it's rough. At first I thought it was water streaks but it isnt.

Is there a good polish or scratch remover that can be used on them?

Forumite · 05-15-2009, 06:30 AM

Noone?

AK370Z · 05-15-2009, 09:36 AM

I actually bought a metal polish for the door handles and tail pipes. My 350z door handles were horrible by the time I traded in. I haven't tried the polish yet. I will post when I do.

racerxj17 · 05-15-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I actually bought a metal polish for the door handles and tail pipes. My 350z door handles were horrible by the time I traded in. I haven't tried the polish yet. I will post when I do.

they are plastic...

Forumite · 05-15-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by racerxj17

they are plastic...

Look like a polished metal to me.

SoCal 370Z · 05-15-2009, 11:54 AM

They are plated plastic so you should be able to polish them a bit, BUT I do not want to be the first one to try it.

Forumite · 05-18-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

They are plated plastic so you should be able to polish them a bit, BUT I do not want to be the first one to try it.

I bought some of the "Scratch Out" that comes in the yellow bottle. Had been using that on my cars for years. I'm not even sure how it got those scratches on there. It looks like Somthing rough was rubbed against it but I dont even park near anything for that to happen.

Heck I only drive it to the gym and back and that's only 2 miles from my house.

FlashBazbo · 05-18-2009, 01:18 PM

Definitely plastic.

Let us all know if you find something to clean them that takes the bad stuff off but doesn't take the finish off.

2bits · 05-18-2009, 03:05 PM

You won't rub off the metal plating which should be fairly beefy. You can basically use anything for metal finishes as long as it doesn't remove material (i.e. sandpaper or grinding). Preserving the stock texture is going to be difficult though.

Maybe someone leaned against the car with riveted jeans? I've seen that leave some gnarly marks.

cab83_750 · 05-18-2009, 11:19 PM

Has anyone tried painting/anodizing the door handle (outside) black on a black car?

I have been thinking about it

Forumite · 05-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Didnt try the Scratch Off yet. Would it be a bad idea? Figured it's safe for the paint should be ok to use on the handles.

I doubt anyone leaned up against only the door in jeans seeing how noone is ever around it except myself and I dont wear jeans.

The marks arnt really bad, in fact it probably isnt even noticable to those who dont know it's there. I somtimes cant see it even when I'm looking for it.

scorpion90 · 05-19-2009, 12:57 PM

Simichrome works wonders.

2bits · 05-19-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forumite

Didnt try the Scratch Off yet. Would it be a bad idea? Figured it's safe for the paint should be ok to use on the handles.

I doubt anyone leaned up against only the door in jeans seeing how noone is ever around it except myself and I dont wear jeans.

The marks arnt really bad, in fact it probably isnt even noticable to those who dont know it's there. I somtimes cant see it even when I'm looking for it.

Unless you have a wierd alternate personality, it sounds like this happened when you weren't around (parking lot...?). That fact that you don't wear jeans or didn't see anyone around doesn't really sound relevant.

That said, I was just suggesting an explanation, but hey it's your ride.

blinkme323 · 05-20-2009, 06:44 AM

If the marks are "rough" like you say, then you most likely won't be able to restore it back to it's original form. Your best bet may be to just leave it be, as any kind of scratch remover or abrasive may make it worse.

Forumite · 05-20-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

If the marks are "rough" like you say, then you most likely won't be able to restore it back to it's original form. Your best bet may be to just leave it be, as any kind of scratch remover or abrasive may make it worse.

They dont feel rough they just look rough. Just running my finger over it the finish still feels smooth.

05-14-2009, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Door handles. Noticed yesterday that my driver's side door handle looks like it has a couple small scuffs/scrapes on it but it's rough. At first I thought it was water streaks but it isnt. Is there a good polish or scratch remover that can be used on them?

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FlashBazbo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 97 Drives: '09 370Z T-SP-7AT Rep Power: 0	Definitely plastic. Let us all know if you find something to clean them that takes the bad stuff off but doesn't take the finish off. Last edited by FlashBazbo; 05-18-2009 at 01:22 PM.

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2bits Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370Z Blk Sp 7AT Rep Power: 16	You won't rub off the metal plating which should be fairly beefy. You can basically use anything for metal finishes as long as it doesn't remove material (i.e. sandpaper or grinding). Preserving the stock texture is going to be difficult though. Maybe someone leaned against the car with riveted jeans? I've seen that leave some gnarly marks. Last edited by 2bits; 05-18-2009 at 03:08 PM.

05-15-2009, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Noone?

05-18-2009, 11:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Has anyone tried painting/anodizing the door handle (outside) black on a black car? I have been thinking about it

05-19-2009, 07:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Forumite Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 142 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Didnt try the Scratch Off yet. Would it be a bad idea? Figured it's safe for the paint should be ok to use on the handles. I doubt anyone leaned up against only the door in jeans seeing how noone is ever around it except myself and I dont wear jeans. The marks arnt really bad, in fact it probably isnt even noticable to those who dont know it's there. I somtimes cant see it even when I'm looking for it.

05-19-2009, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 76 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 283	Simichrome works wonders.

05-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	If the marks are "rough" like you say, then you most likely won't be able to restore it back to it's original form. Your best bet may be to just leave it be, as any kind of scratch remover or abrasive may make it worse.

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