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Old 11-17-2007, 01:34 PM
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Looks good...did the same with mine (except matched them to my wheels)



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Old 11-17-2007, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
It will have wear definitely have wear. That's why i would never paint a piece like that. Powder coat i would though.
It wouldn't have anymore wear than a g35, or a s2k, or any car with painted door handles (which most does)

Also, you should reread the thread - the reason why we did not powdercoat is because you can't powdercoat plastic - Yes the handles are plastic with an aluminum coating that has been laid on top like an adhesive
Old 11-17-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
It wouldn't have anymore wear than a g35, or a s2k, or any car with painted door handles (which most does)

Also, you should reread the thread - the reason why we did not powdercoat is because you can't powdercoat plastic - Yes the handles are plastic with an aluminum coating that has been laid on top like an adhesive
yeah, i knew that. I'm just saying a powder coat piece would get hold up to the wear of a door handle. I detail cars all the time, door handles are all scratched up to hell..especially in the inner part where the nails touch i guess. Just have to be more careful with a black painted piece on the car.
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looks nice!
Old 11-17-2007, 03:45 PM
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Hmmm...interesting. I've never been a big fan of non-colormatched door handles on a sports car, whether painted a diff color, chrome or whatever. Chrome can look good on a VIP or luxury car, imo...
Old 11-17-2007, 04:06 PM
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Looks nice Alvin
I hope they wont chip easily
Now you need to get Bat's black roof overlay!
Old 11-17-2007, 06:39 PM
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Nice! Looks 10000x better than the kid who put carbon fiber stickers on his.
Old 11-17-2007, 06:51 PM
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looks like a nice product.
Old 11-17-2007, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
yeah, i knew that. I'm just saying a powder coat piece would get hold up to the wear of a door handle. I detail cars all the time, door handles are all scratched up to hell..especially in the inner part where the nails touch i guess. Just have to be more careful with a black painted piece on the car.

honestly, idk how some people handle their door handle...but i know i barely touch or apply much pressure to my door handle...so idk how much wear it can possibly recieve, unless you like man handle it or something everytime.
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Updated with a pic that Flyinglumpia (Ernie) took at the meet tonight. Got great feedback from everyone so I guess it flows with my car

Old 11-18-2007, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Updated with a pic that Flyinglumpia (Ernie) took at the meet tonight. Got great feedback from everyone so I guess it flows with my car

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/d...teddoorhandles.


seeeeeeeeeeexy! love it=D
Old 11-18-2007, 10:29 PM
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nice!
Old 11-18-2007, 10:44 PM
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Thanks guys!

For anyone who wants to get this done the door handles literally takes 10 minutes to remove and 10 minutes to put back. All you need is a small flat head, a 10mm socket wrench, and thats it
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Thanks guys!

For anyone who wants to get this done the door handles literally takes 10 minutes to remove and 10 minutes to put back. All you need is a small flat head, a 10mm socket wrench, and thats it

you dont have to take off the inside panel or anythign? everythings accessible on the outside?

mind you ive never actually looked...so sry if its obvious =\
Old 11-18-2007, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by creationv2
you dont have to take off the inside panel or anythign? everythings accessible on the outside?

mind you ive never actually looked...so sry if its obvious =\
Not at all bro. If you open your door you will see right behind the handle is two rubber plugs, if you remove those you will see two 10mm bolts. Remove them and slowly and carefully pull the handles out! Thats it
Old 11-19-2007, 12:29 AM
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Looks clean. I still don't like the canards, however your car pulls it off nicely with the rest of the black accents. Beautiful car.
Old 11-19-2007, 12:40 AM
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How much?

How long did the painter have them for, and is he willing to do more?

On another note, does anyone know how much a stock one would cost, if they are not to expensive I will buy 2 and send them out to get painted, without any downtime with the car.
Old 11-19-2007, 12:58 AM
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looks great.
Off to the body shop tomorrow to get mine done.
Old 11-19-2007, 01:24 AM
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very nice. db represent!
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Looks sooo purdy


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