I generally pull the lock plug, clean the housing completely, plug the lock
housing with tissue, bead blast, and have powder coated.  I've done quite a
few this way, and they really look good.  Did one set for a guy body color
instead of flat black.  Interesting look.
Steve Sandlin
Steve's Lock Shoppe
http://www.steveslockshop.com
'84 Wolfsburg Westy
'79 Transporter
'00 New Beetle

>From: Greg Marshall <earthboy@home.com>
>Reply-To: Greg Marshall <earthboy@home.com>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: How do I paint my Door Handles?
>Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 13:14:33 -0400
>
>Hello folks..
>
>I'd like to re-paint the badly faded door handles and  sideview mirror
>bases on my van.  The problem is, I can't find any paint or primer that
>will adhere to the cast mystery metal.  Has any one repainted their
>handles successfully?  If so, what's the secret?
>
>thanks a bunch,
>
>Greg
>82 Vanagon Westfalia, California Edition

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