--- Get your door handles painted --- !!!

equalme · 08-10-2016, 07:37 PM

Wonderful review and write up Bryan! I agree that Nissan went overboard with loc-tite on those screws, about 75% of the screws I have to remove gets stripped.

IPLG37 · 08-10-2016, 08:02 PM

I left them all in tact for you to "try" and remove.
Once the screwdriver spun once i knew it would be
A bust... So I figured I'd try and save you some hassle.

I'm glad I worked with you and without your great
Paint job and assembly I would've passed on this
Mod all together.

But I'm so glad you came back.
Sorry for the hard time in the beginning as well
On my behalf.

I hope my reviews and help will
Make up for my shortcomings of trust.
You are definitely a hard worker and
It shows.

When ppl see your handles they will understand
How hard this must really be.

I know I couldn't paint them - no way.!
Mad props to you for all the hard work
You do helping to make all of our Zs look
Better!

I even gave you big thumbs up and props
On my IG page too brother.!

I'm proud to own these and display both
Our hard work that went into these!

Omg... But ur sooo right.
I know if there's a shortage of loctite.
I know where it all went.
Into every Nissan car on the market.!
Good lord.!... Not to mention their shift
Knob removal too.
They must dump bottles into one car no doubt.
Lol.

Keep up the strong work my man!
It shows.

If I can ever help I'd be more than
Happy as well.
I enjoyed the write up and hope
I can help others who are on
The fence that there is hope!
And We are here to help too.!

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 05:57 PM

Umm beyond impressed.

Anthony you are an artist and a gentleman.
+1 rep

And please have mercy as you evaluate my core return =\

Let's just say there are no means possible of getting these 2 little button back plate screws off without stripping them. MYTHTRUE!!!

And drivers side

IPLG37 · 08-13-2016, 07:13 PM

Looks Phenomenal brother.!
Great Job... See told you that you could do
It.!
Proud of you my man!

Beautiful Nismo btw way too my friend.!

kennyz424 · 08-13-2016, 08:02 PM

Damn I should sell the G and join the dark side just for this mod alone! Lol

ekferio · 08-13-2016, 08:03 PM

want to see pics of gray metallic handles on black

IPLG37 · 08-13-2016, 08:28 PM

Come join the Dark Side Kenny.!

Muwuhahaha.!

OTW Z-Boy · 08-13-2016, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekferio

want to see pics of gray metallic handles on black

Cooltoy should be able to help with that via the photoshop thread

equalme · 08-13-2016, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OTW Z-Boy

Umm beyond impressed.

Anthony you are an artist and a gentleman.
+1 rep

And please have mercy as you evaluate my core return =\

Let's just say there are no means possible of getting these 2 little button back plate screws off without stripping them. MYTHTRUE!!!

Beautiful! Thank you for the pictures and review.

99% I can repair minor damages to the handles. Those screws are loc-tited so much that 50% of the time the inserts becomes loose and starts free-spinning. I have found that industrial grade epoxy actually secures them better than what they're using from factory.

IPLG37 · 08-14-2016, 01:16 AM

Anthony did you get my return core handles ok.?
Lmk bro-
Thanks.
Bryan

equalme · 08-14-2016, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPLG37

Anthony did you get my return core handles ok.?
Lmk bro-
Thanks.
Bryan

FedEx attempted delivery but I was at work and they require a signature. Will be picking it up on Monday.

IPLG37 · 08-14-2016, 12:22 PM

Thanks Anthony appreciate you letting me know.

370_o · 08-15-2016, 03:40 PM

The quality of the paint work on these door handles must wildly vary because the ones I received on Saturday had several issues. Both handles had several spec marks and one even had what looked like a small bubble, or area that was welling, that had a pin hole mark as if it had been purposely deflated. After a month of waiting, poor communication, and all the non-stop drama on this forum, I probably shouldn't be surprised but am still fairly disappointed. I shipped mine back for a refund today.

Buyer beware. Despite the cost, lengthy wait time, and claims of workmanship, this is nowhere near professional quality. The convenience of a core swap may be there but it's not worth the hassle and let down.

Hopefully others have had better luck with these.

equalme · 08-15-2016, 04:03 PM

Thanks for your honest review. But as I stated earlier in out private conversation, the "pin holes" you mention is solvent pop. Happens when the ambient temperature is high and the final coat flashes before the previous coat finished gassing off. It's a common problem that is fixed by sanding/polishing, if needed, another coat of clear. And as I've stated in the past, I had tried using three "professional" shops to do the painting for me but they came out terrible.

See link below:
Hot Rod, Street Rod, and Muscle Car Mega-site -- Hotrodders.com

IPLG37 · 08-18-2016, 07:37 PM

Anthony the return Core Door Handles have been ready at the Fed Ex office for several days now, I received notice they are only holding these till monday.
I sincerely hope you plan on going to get these before they send them back to me as I spent $30 shipping these to you.
Can you please get the handles and return the core money ASAP please.
LMK-
Thanks.
Bryan

08-10-2016, 07:37 PM	#496 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Wonderful review and write up Bryan! I agree that Nissan went overboard with loc-tite on those screws, about 75% of the screws I have to remove gets stripped. IPLG37 likes this. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

08-10-2016, 08:02 PM	#497 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	I left them all in tact for you to "try" and remove. Once the screwdriver spun once i knew it would be A bust... So I figured I'd try and save you some hassle. I'm glad I worked with you and without your great Paint job and assembly I would've passed on this Mod all together. But I'm so glad you came back. Sorry for the hard time in the beginning as well On my behalf. I hope my reviews and help will Make up for my shortcomings of trust. You are definitely a hard worker and It shows. When ppl see your handles they will understand How hard this must really be. I know I couldn't paint them - no way.! Mad props to you for all the hard work You do helping to make all of our Zs look Better! I even gave you big thumbs up and props On my IG page too brother.! I'm proud to own these and display both Our hard work that went into these! Omg... But ur sooo right. I know if there's a shortage of loctite. I know where it all went. Into every Nissan car on the market.! Good lord.!... Not to mention their shift Knob removal too. They must dump bottles into one car no doubt. Lol. Keep up the strong work my man! It shows. If I can ever help I'd be more than Happy as well. I enjoyed the write up and hope I can help others who are on The fence that there is hope! And We are here to help too.! equalme and kennyz424 like this. __________________ Last edited by IPLG37; 08-10-2016 at 08:14 PM.

08-13-2016, 05:57 PM	#498 (permalink)
OTW Z-Boy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Temecula Ca Posts: 1,225 Drives: 14 Nismo 370z #495 Rep Power: 750	--- Get your door handles painted --- !!! Umm beyond impressed. Anthony you are an artist and a gentleman. +1 rep And please have mercy as you evaluate my core return =\ Let's just say there are no means possible of getting these 2 little button back plate screws off without stripping them. MYTHTRUE!!! And drivers side IPLG37, equalme and kennyz424 like this. __________________ 2014: Nismo 370z #495 Magnetic Black - Stillen Gen3 CAI \| SPL F/R Camber Arms \| HKS Hypermax IV \| JDM Rear Fog Light \|GT-R Push Start Button \| Z1 2 Piece D/S \| Illuminated Kicks \| Tommykaira \| Work VS-XX BKB Step Lip +23/+13 19" 9.5/11 \| Fast Intentions RHFC TDX CBE 12" CF \| EcuTek Last edited by OTW Z-Boy; 08-13-2016 at 06:18 PM.

08-13-2016, 07:13 PM	#499 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	Looks Phenomenal brother.! Great Job... See told you that you could do It.! Proud of you my man! Beautiful Nismo btw way too my friend.! OTW Z-Boy and kennyz424 like this. __________________

08-13-2016, 08:02 PM	#500 (permalink)
kennyz424 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 171 Drives: 2010 G37 xs coupe Rep Power: 9	Damn I should sell the G and join the dark side just for this mod alone! Lol IPLG37 and equalme like this. __________________ 2010 Infiniti G37 coupe www.myg37.com - Staff Moderator @myg37com Instagram owner 50k followers @myg37/g35 facebook page group owner/admin

08-13-2016, 08:03 PM	#501 (permalink)
ekferio Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 83 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 10	want to see pics of gray metallic handles on black

08-13-2016, 08:28 PM	#502 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	Come join the Dark Side Kenny.! Muwuhahaha.! kennyz424 likes this. __________________

08-14-2016, 01:16 AM	#505 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	Anthony did you get my return core handles ok.? Lmk bro- Thanks. Bryan kennyz424 likes this. __________________

08-14-2016, 12:22 PM	#507 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	Thanks Anthony appreciate you letting me know. kennyz424 likes this. __________________

08-15-2016, 03:40 PM	#508 (permalink)
370_o Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 2013 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 15	The quality of the paint work on these door handles must wildly vary because the ones I received on Saturday had several issues. Both handles had several spec marks and one even had what looked like a small bubble, or area that was welling, that had a pin hole mark as if it had been purposely deflated. After a month of waiting, poor communication, and all the non-stop drama on this forum, I probably shouldn't be surprised but am still fairly disappointed. I shipped mine back for a refund today. Buyer beware. Despite the cost, lengthy wait time, and claims of workmanship, this is nowhere near professional quality. The convenience of a core swap may be there but it's not worth the hassle and let down. Hopefully others have had better luck with these.

08-15-2016, 04:03 PM	#509 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Thanks for your honest review. But as I stated earlier in out private conversation, the "pin holes" you mention is solvent pop. Happens when the ambient temperature is high and the final coat flashes before the previous coat finished gassing off. It's a common problem that is fixed by sanding/polishing, if needed, another coat of clear. And as I've stated in the past, I had tried using three "professional" shops to do the painting for me but they came out terrible. See link below: Hot Rod, Street Rod, and Muscle Car Mega-site -- Hotrodders.com IPLG37 likes this. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted--- Last edited by equalme; 08-15-2016 at 04:06 PM.

08-18-2016, 07:37 PM	#510 (permalink)
IPLG37 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 2,145 Drives: Wife Crazy Rep Power: 476	Anthony the return Core Door Handles have been ready at the Fed Ex office for several days now, I received notice they are only holding these till monday. I sincerely hope you plan on going to get these before they send them back to me as I spent $30 shipping these to you. Can you please get the handles and return the core money ASAP please. LMK- Thanks. Bryan kennyz424 likes this. __________________

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