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big896
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im looking at paintin the inter door handles,anyone done it before,or got any tips on paint?whats the best way to do it?
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http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... or#p126679

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... or#p333733

The above might help a bit.
Take it slow painting
Spray from a good distance to avoid runs
Make sure each layer is dried properly between coats.
And with regards to paint I'm pretty sure Halfords do a sort of rubbery paint which comes out a bit like the original paint
Or Gloss looks quite nice £6.29 from Halfords from a medium can or £6.99 for a biggin.
Tho I think most people just end up buying new handles from VW if you want it to look original, neater, saving time and hasstle.
Hope this helps :)
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If you have little experience in painting I would recommend taking your handles to a proper bodyshop as you need many materials to achieve even a decent finish.
I'm a professional spray painter by trade for Rolls Royce and bentley.
Time you have got all the stuff it ain't worth the time or hastle buddy.
Check my thread I have done all mine and dash etc....
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Its worth spraying the original handles because replacing them with new ones can be quite expensive.
I think both matt black and gloss black work well or you could go for a dark grey similar to the standard colour.
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