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Subject:Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
From:Curt Newsome
Date:Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:56:36 -0700

I will try this - was going to look for replacements
at the wrecking yard.

Is there any alternative to replacing my graying
mirrors? I assume being plastic and having a larger
surface area complicates the painting option?

Thanks,
Curt

--- Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote:

> Hi Gregor
> Use a Product called SEM Trim Paint (flat or gloss,
> Flat looks nicer) usually at good auto paint stores.
> It costs like 12.00 per can it is basically the
> exact color
> and finish of original equipement. works great on
> the slider latches and wiper arms as well. I usually
> sand blast the item lightly and then paint it over.
> Does
> not require primer which is nice. Make sure the part
> is clean and free of dirt dust grime oil water etc.
> I usually spray with brake clean to prep before
> paint.
> Trim paint comes in a rattle can so it is easy to
> use. Good luck c-ya Jonce
>
> >Instead of painting 'em, couldn't you get newer
> handles from salvage?
>
>
> >On 10/10/06, Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@marionette.ca>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> My door handles are starting to turn grey. What
> kind of paint should
> >> I use on them?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Gregor
> >>
>
>
> Jonce Fancher
>
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> 66 Sunroof Bug
> 66 Variant Squareback
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>
> Fancher's Upholstery Inc. -  www.fanchers.com
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