interior door handle paint peeling off

**1827planes** · 09-03-2008 07:58 PM

hi all,

the paint on my front door handles (interior, where the window controls/key locks are located) is starting to peel off and i am wondering if there's any way that i can fix it, or easily paint it by myself?

or, is there any aftermkt products that i can replace the handle with?

Thanks very much for all advice!

**Blake260** · 09-03-2008 08:34 PM

i primed and "plasti-kote"ed mine....came out nice and held up well.

**1827planes** · 09-03-2008 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Blake260

i primed and "plasti-kote"ed mine....came out nice and held up well.

mind to share some details of your work?
would even be better if you can include some pics! thanks!!

**asix_er** · 09-03-2008 08:42 PM

I had the same problem when I bought my A6. I had a detailing specialist fix up the trim, but unfortunately it's close to back to how it looked when I first picked up the vehicle...

**1827planes** · 09-03-2008 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by asix_er

I had the same problem when I bought my A6. I had a detailing specialist fix up the trim, but unfortunately it's close to back to how it looked when I first picked up the vehicle...

how much did you spend on fixing the trim? thanks!

**1827planes** · 09-03-2008 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by asix_er

I had the same problem when I bought my A6. I had a detailing specialist fix up the trim, but unfortunately it's close to back to how it looked when I first picked up the vehicle...

and how long did it last actually?
thanks
=)

**Blake260** · 09-03-2008 08:46 PM

sorry no pics, but it was a tedious job to say the least..

you have to sand ALL of the beige or black (probably beige) rubberized stuff off or the paint wont stick.

sand all the way down to the white plastic, then move up in sandpaper grits to get it smooth (from 80, i think, to about 400 grit)

prime with any rattle can filler primer, i used duplicooler from autozone

then paint with a satin/flat finish color of your choice, unless you want it to look like a dress shoe, I use plasti-kote from wal-mart.

then clear for extra protection.

I changed mine from beige to black, came out nice and held up well

**1827planes** · 09-03-2008 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Blake260

sorry no pics, but it was a tedious job to say the least..

you have to sand ALL of the beige or black (probably beige) rubberized stuff off or the paint wont stick.

sand all the way down to the white plastic, then move up in sandpaper grits to get it smooth (from 80, i think, to about 400 grit)

prime with any rattle can filler primer, i used duplicooler from autozone

then paint with a satin/flat finish color of your choice, unless you want it to look like a dress shoe, I use plasti-kote from wal-mart.

then clear for extra protection.

I changed mine from beige to black, came out nice and held up well

thanks! seems to be a really big project
how did you take the parts off though?

thanks

**Blake260** · 09-03-2008 09:11 PM

take the door panel off,

on the back there are two or three screws that hold the handle on, take them out and unclip it from the door card

pop the window switches out using a screwdriver

I wrote long, detailed instructions on how to do this, but lost internet connection right before I posted and lost what I wrote, and I dont feel like writing it again as it has been a very long day for me. but if you have specific questions I will answer them.