door handles

[coletti]

my local renault dealer have said they will color code my exterior door handles for 135-is that reasonable price?

 

[chris509]

ouch! for a pair of door handles!? id expect to pay something like £80 tops!! try a bodyshop not a stealer dealer

 

[fUbAr]

no, dont pay it.

handles should be around £40

 

[Final Maxim]

135 they having a fuckin laugh?

why dont you do it yourself mate? all you need is basic materials ( water, bucket, heat gun/hair dryer/some rags/a grey scotchbrite/basecoat/laquer)

will cost you 20 quid all in tops

 

[coletti]

can anyone post a guide on color coding?

 

[V1NNY]

yeah dont do it, its cheaper if you have a few parts done at the same time

 

[adamRS]

Just had my door bump strips both sides and door handles done for £70.

I've got a spare pair of handles £5 posted. Saves on the hassle of been without the car for a few days.

 

[S Garbett]

DONT DO IT! They wont even use high build primer to get rid of the bumpy affect on them. They just basicaly spray the plastic bits and it looks rubish compared to the high build affect!

I had all my bump strips done (FRONT, REAR and SIDES) my door handles and mirror surrounds and mirrors colour coded with the same finish as the car for 200 notes!

Go to a bodyshop for cheeper quotes!

 

[adamRS]

DONT DO IT! They wont even use high build primer to get rid of the bumpy affect on them. They just basicaly spray the plastic bits and it looks rubish compared to the high build affect!

I had all my bump strips done (FRONT, REAR and SIDES) my door handles and mirror surrounds and mirrors colour coded with the same finish as the car for 200 notes!

Go to a bodyshop for cheeper quotes!

I just sanded them down first!!! Easy.
For £70, mine included plastic primer, then high build, sanded and painted body colour.
Doubt Reno will do that!
Looks loads better

 

[Millsy]

as already said has anyone got a comprehensive guide for this process?

 

[Middo]

I'm thinking of doing one, may do in my spare time.

Basics are :-

preperation is the key, start sanding with a rough sand paper such as 200-400 grader then work up the grades to around 800, until as smooth as possible. Then use PLASTIC filler primer, and then sand down when fully hardened with 1000 grit. Then apply the colour. Doesnt matter how many coats you put on as long as theres a nice even coverage and the colour is accurate compared to the car. Then the laquer. If possible do this on a warm sunny day outside. If this isnt possible use a hairdryer to heat the room or the laquer WILL go cloudy. Start with a dust coat just to seal the paint then put a couple of thick coats on - this is the only way you'll get a smooth finish. If you get runs dont worry, just wait till its fully dry and sand with some fine sandpaper (1200 upwards) and re laquer and it will be as good as new. When fully cured (i'd leave it at least a couple of days) use some scratch x or abrasive polish, this will smooth the finish further. Then wax as normal.

DONT USE HALFORDS PAINT - the colour match is rubbish. Get your paint from someone like mark at autopaint.com, colour match is spot on.

 

[Rob.]

135 135 135 135 135 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Do it your self like all the other relpys say