Iceknyght

Double Post

pittperson

Could be interesting, but If I were to do that I think I would skip painting the door handle and door lock enclosures.

pittperson

Here are some post paint pictures. I masked off the handle itself and the lock switch. It was too much of a pain to try to get the switch out so I just took my time in masking it. I used 2 zip ties to hold the handle in the open position so I could cover all of the inside of the enclosure. Once again, I'll get some installed pictures tomorrow.

I used 350 grit sand paper to sand the surface down before painting... I'm kind of wishing I has roughed it up a bit more. At this point, I dont know how well the paint will hold up. Time will tell.

Iceknyght

That turned out real nice! Kind of a backwards IUP...

And yes, those switches are a pain in the rear to get out... That part took me the longest when doing my switch... There's like 3 different points it hooks in there, it's crazy!

One question, did you sand the switch plates before painting them or just the handles?

pittperson

Thanks I hope it's sunny tomorrow so I can put them back in my car!

I sanded the switch plates and "door lock thing" with 350 grit as well.

nole_trainer

[quote=Iceknyght... I swear, one of these days I'll get those friggin' inserts in! [/quote]

Suuuuure you will???

pittperson

Aaaannnnd DONE!

vppreacher

Hey pittperson,
thanks for the info and the paint color. Just curious, what color did you use on the door handles to make them black? I also bought the silver Polk/Momo Speaker Grilles from Crutchfield and plan on painting them with the same silver. Should highlight the black and silver interior nicely...
vppreacher

GT98

I'm glad that I got to inspire you to this..it looks great!

pittperson

vppreacher,

I dont have the IUP so my door handles were black to begin with.

Chris

Iceknyght

>>Suuuuure you will???<<

I never said I wouldn't be like 60 when it happens...


>>I sanded the switch plates and "door lock thing" with 350 grit as well.<<

Thanks! I thought so, but just wanted to make sure... Those turned out looking real good installed... A couple of nice splashes of color on the all black door... I have the IUP handles and chrome door locks, so adding the window switch will give it the same amount of color contrast I think...

Spirit

Very nifty! The painted inserts really enhance the door. Like a previous post said, an inverted IUP, that would make it IIUP.

Spirit

The base interior has black handles.

Spirit

You da man! What really got me was the "I'll do it myself" approach. Good job!

pittperson

The do it yourself approach is much cheaper and much more gratifying!

2L8IWON

I'm sure that I missed it but how does one go about getting those plates off? Do you have to take the entire door panel off?

Boltzman

post #7

06tungstenstang

pittperson,thanks.im headed to get some of that paint.those panels look good.

pittperson

thanks! I would have never done it if spirit didn't start this thread.

To get the actual door handles off, I had to take the entire door panel off.

Iceknyght

It is possible to take the handles off without taking the door panel off, but it's not easy unless your fingers can get into tight spaces... Cause you have to unhook the switch and the door cable and then re-attach them when you're done... The first one's a pain, but the second one is a piece of cake... Saying that, I know most people took the whole panel off, but it was easier for me to just pull the handles out...