How To Fix Chrome Pilling Inside Door Handle

I don t want to pull the door.

How to fix chrome pilling inside door handle.

The chrome on mine is peeling off and has resulted in some nasty cuts. Last time i had the door panel off it seemed like it was all molded together. Chrome is peeling off interior door handle both sides. 2 image 1 purple circles unscrew the 2 7mm screws holding the door handle assembly to the door panel.

Average repair cost is 120 at 58 700 miles. 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. I opted to sand them down in place. Once you get the door handles and the door panels off it is pretty much down hill.

1 lay the panel flat face down on something. After removing the old handle i pulled the actuator rod out to hook it into the new one and held the new door handle open. I investigated several options that all involved pulling door panels and a higher than desired pita level. Joined feb 24 2011 35 posts.

I want to pull door panels off remove handles pull off the chrome piece and removed the chrome and paint it. Chrome tape peeling off inside door handle. Use carpet or cardboard to not scuff the surface if you are really particular. You do not have to replace your handles.

I m new to the forum today. That purlple plastic clip acts sort of like a gate or lock to clamp onto the actuator rod. I bought some 3 4 heat shrink tubing cut it to length and used a heat gun to shrink it to the door handle. If your chrome car door handles are peeling it is a sign that they are painted chrome and not original metal.

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. Question has anyone pulled the chrome handle out of the assembly. It took a couple of times but i got it. I probably could have done it in less time but it was also pretty dark.

After a few steps of preparation you can apply a fresh coat of chrome spray paint to refinish the car door handles. I found lots of good information. Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts.