How To Fix Chrome Pilling Inside Door Handle

Thanks does anybody know where i can get driver s side chrome and passenger s side chrome interior door handles for my 2002 t bird.

How to fix chrome pilling inside door handle.

Chrome tape peeling off inside door handle. Question has anyone pulled the chrome handle out of the assembly. Use carpet or cardboard to not scuff the surface if you are really particular. 2 image 1 purple circles unscrew the 2 7mm screws holding the door handle assembly to the door panel.

After a few steps of preparation you can apply a fresh coat of chrome spray paint to refinish the car door handles. I probably could have done it in less time but it was also pretty dark. If your chrome car door handles are peeling it is a sign that they are painted chrome and not original metal. 1 lay the panel flat face down on something.

Nice quick fix and nice. The chrome on mine is peeling off and has resulted in some nasty cuts. I don t want to pull the door. I want to pull door panels off remove handles pull off the chrome piece and removed the chrome and paint it.

Discussion starter 1 sep 18 2011. The 2007 chevrolet suburban has 11 problems reported for chrome peeling on exit door handles. I opted to sand them down in place. Last time i had the door panel off it seemed like it was all molded together.

Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts. You do not have to replace your handles. It took a couple of times but i got it. That purlple plastic clip acts sort of like a gate or lock to clamp onto the actuator rod.

Joined feb 24 2011 35 posts. On my lmm ltz the plastic chrome on the inside door handle started peeling and raising up an annoying sharp edge that your fingers drag across. I bought some 3 4 heat shrink tubing cut it to length and used a heat gun to shrink it to the door handle. I found lots of good information.

Once you get the door handles and the door panels off it is pretty much down hill. I m new to the forum today. Chrome is peeling off interior door handle both sides.