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Subject:Re: Painting door handles
Date:Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:04:50 EDT

In a message dated 10/10/06 5:57:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ahwahnee@CYBERTRAILS.COM writes:

> I used Krylon Semi-Flat Black.  Looks great but, as noted, will
> eventually scratch.  I'm usually sober enough to get the key in the hole
> first try but my wife's left hand ring scratches the paint when she
> opens the driver's side door.
>
>

ditto.  i have used krylon semi flat black with good results.
remove one phillips screw from under the door weatherstripping and the
doorhaldles come out.

sand them or scuff them with light grit sandpaper or scotchbrite pad. wipe
off w/ cleaner/ solvent, let dry, then spray them..

simple..

chris