How To Fix Chrome Pilling Inside Door Handle

1 lay the panel flat face down on something.

How to fix chrome pilling inside door handle.

Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts. It took a couple of times but i got it. Nice quick fix and nice. I want to pull door panels off remove handles pull off the chrome piece and removed the chrome and paint it.

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 found lots of good information. The 2007 chevrolet suburban has 11 problems reported for chrome peeling on exit door handles. Joined feb 24 2011 35 posts.

I opted to sand them down in place. I investigated several options that all involved pulling door panels and a higher than desired pita level. I m new to the forum today. Last time i had the door panel off it seemed like it was all molded together.

Average repair cost is 120 at 58 700 miles. The chrome on mine is peeling off and has resulted in some nasty cuts. I probably could have done it in less time but it was also pretty dark. Once you get the door handles and the door panels off it is pretty much down hill.

You do not have to replace your handles. Use carpet or cardboard to not scuff the surface if you are really particular. 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. Question has anyone pulled the chrome handle out of the assembly.

After a few steps of preparation you can apply a fresh coat of chrome spray paint to refinish the car door handles. 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. Discussion starter 1 sep 18 2011. 2 image 1 purple circles unscrew the 2 7mm screws holding the door handle assembly to the door panel.

Chrome is peeling off interior door handle both sides. I don t want to pull the door. That purlple plastic clip acts sort of like a gate or lock to clamp onto the actuator rod.