Mat
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nah, it'll just give them a "glossy" shine. would look more like gloss black than matt black IMO
slim2005
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I'm currently puting on the primer - And Wooo, it fell over, and yes, i got finger prints all over it lol... will let u know how the rest goes!!
(I just gave it a thicker coat of primer cos of finger marks, probably not the best thing, but i wasnt messing around doing owt else!! Took me bloody ages to sand the things down!..)
(I just gave it a thicker coat of primer cos of finger marks, probably not the best thing, but i wasnt messing around doing owt else!! Took me bloody ages to sand the things down!..)
foster87
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Thanks for the pic, looks really good - hope mine turns out like that..
Getting all the rubber of is also really annoying me - i need rougher wet/dry paper, stuff i have is too fine to start it off the rubber striping.. Have done one long bit with primer (and will give it a few coats of black tonight...
the thought of de-rubbering the other 3 pieces is upsetting me!!may get the girlfriend on the job!
The damage..
All rubber is off, used wet/dry..
The result..
Turned out alright in the end really (although not perfect), just doing the other side which is going much better.. Only have to spray the large bit black a few times, de-rubber a little of the smaller handle section, give it the primer/spray..
All rubber is off, used wet/dry..
The result..
Turned out alright in the end really (although not perfect), just doing the other side which is going much better..
Only have to spray the large bit black a few times, de-rubber a little of the smaller handle section, give it the primer/spray.. 
looks soo much better in matt black compared to gloss, i did mine not soo long ago and the finish is crap if im to be honest, im gonna redo mine in matt black when i get some money
im on my fourth attempt now and i just cant get them perfect theres one scrath that i can't seem to get out ![[:@]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/furious.gif "Furious [:@]")
im on my fourth attempt now and i just cant get them perfect theres one scrath that i can't seem to get out
Surely if you do 4 coats of primer and 4+ coats of paint you'll not be able to see the scratch??.. must be pretty deep!
Mat
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im on my fourth attempt now and i just cant get them perfect theres one scrath that i can't seem to get out
Bet I can
![[B)]](/forums/styles/seatcupra/oldforumsmileys/shades.gif "Cool [B)]")
it is there rite deep and im not happy with the way the paint matches up either i know you can tell eveyones there is a slight diffrence btween the shades of black and how many layers there is but im going to make mine perfect
Bet I can
i will get it done perfect don't worry
ahh, teaches you not to deep scratch your car trim then lol.. My other door handle will be perfect (the one the passengers see)
)Trips
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I can't remember who made the guide I read but that inspired me to refurb those scrappy door handles too. I originally masked off the mirror decals, but in my eagerness to remove the masking I ripped off all the paint that hadn't stuck yet and had to start over Left a bit of a dodgy crease where I tried to sand the different layers of paint flat again, but thankfully it's not that noticeable.
I used wet & dry, several coats of halfrauds primer (4?) and plenty more coats of matt black (probably about 6 for durability) and they came out looking brand spanking new! I would definitely advise against lacquer, the results are much better with more matt paint instead. I'd link some photos but I'm a few posts shy yet
Left a bit of a dodgy crease where I tried to sand the different layers of paint flat again, but thankfully it's not that noticeable.I used wet & dry, several coats of halfrauds primer (4?) and plenty more coats of matt black (probably about 6 for durability) and they came out looking brand spanking new! I would definitely advise against lacquer, the results are much better with more matt paint instead. I'd link some photos but I'm a few posts shy yet
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