How To Fix Chrome Pilling Inside Door Handle

I investigated several options that all involved pulling door panels and a higher than desired pita level.

How to fix chrome pilling inside door handle.

Discussion starter 1 sep 18 2011. 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 probably could have done it in less time but it was also pretty dark. 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 m new to the forum today. Chrome is peeling off interior door handle both sides. You do not have to replace your handles. After a few steps of preparation you can apply a fresh coat of chrome spray paint to refinish the car door handles.

Average repair cost is 120 at 58 700 miles. Last time i had the door panel off it seemed like it was all molded together. Nice quick fix and nice. I opted to sand them down in place.

2 image 1 purple circles unscrew the 2 7mm screws holding the door handle assembly to the door panel. I don t want to pull the door. It took a couple of times but i got it. Once you get the door handles and the door panels off it is pretty much down hill.

Question has anyone pulled the chrome handle out of the assembly. I found lots of good information. Use carpet or cardboard to not scuff the surface if you are really particular. That purlple plastic clip acts sort of like a gate or lock to clamp onto the actuator rod.

Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts. Chrome tape peeling off inside door handle. Joined feb 24 2011 35 posts. 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.

1 lay the panel flat face down on something. The 2007 chevrolet suburban has 11 problems reported for chrome peeling on exit door handles. If your chrome car door handles are peeling it is a sign that they are painted chrome and not original metal.