Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics!

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 10:51

Well, some pics now, and more to follow as the day progresses. Has gone something like this so far though

The covers which were starting to look a little cack!

Covers removed and this is what I was faced with. Loadsa gunk!

Some firm but precise work with a flat screwdriver had it back to this.

Then using some fairly rough sandpaper, I had them smoothed off as well as possible. Wiped off with a cloth to remove any dust left on them

Then the RAG from a month back was used to protect the car from overspray.

A particularly APT article from it that I put up high for all to see.

Blob of blutac appeared the only sensible way to cover the door barrel....

And so far only one fine layer of plastic primer has been put on. Currently letting it cure a bit before sticking on a couple more.

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 11:29

First layer of paint goes on. Just going to build up the paint gradually so this first layer is more like a primer to ensure the paint will be adhering to the plastic primer underneath well.

Makefish · 26-04-2008, 12:16

Wouldn't new pre painted handles be an easier route to take J?

Decron · 26-04-2008, 12:21

Or removing the handles?

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 12:39

pre-painted and removed? That doesn't sound like the way of the mongrel!

Not aware of pre-painted anywhere. Plus, removing the handles is a bit scary as never done it, plus the paper gets in behind and there's no chance of missing any.

Less mechanical work for me to do this way.

Second layer of paint.

Bigw2069 · 26-04-2008, 12:41

What type of brick are you painting it with

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 12:49

Skoda aerosols. Not putting it on with anything else. The finish will be better once the lacquer starts going on but there's only 2 coats on so far, or 1 and a half to be more precise.

Actually, coat #2 should be dry now so going to go and see about coat #3.

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 14:35

First thin coat of lacquer just gone on. I have somewhat "over-run" and have now rubbed down my passenger wing mirror where I left a nice thumbprint in it after painting it the last time, and now repainting that too.

Decron · 26-04-2008, 15:22

What did you rub it down with? A chisel?

How are you getting coverage behing the handle?

BoilingPoint · 26-04-2008, 15:29

I know a door handle is hard to mask off... I just hope you don't get any bleed though. Cos' looking at those pics you just may.

devonutopia · 26-04-2008, 15:32

Really, any improvement is better than before, and the surface is not bad.

Not bothering with any surface behind. Only going as far as the can will go when pointing down/up.

It's coming on OK. Sure, some rough bits but anything is better than those covers of before.

Reminds me, time for more lacquer.

Joff · 26-04-2008, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Wouldn't new pre painted handles be an easier route to take J?

Are they available? Last time I searched on here I'm sure the verdict was that they're only available with a new car.

Chickenleg · 26-04-2008, 16:25

Ive got a bad feeling about this!

skudmissile · 26-04-2008, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chickenleg

Ive got a bad feeling about this!

Something you ate??

ultra_joel88 · 26-04-2008, 18:56

Really want to do mine, lets the car down.

apparantly you can remove them without taking the inner door card etc off, if my haynes manual is accurate.

thirty3 · 26-04-2008, 20:46

If these are like VW they are a easy to remove.....and yes without removing a door card or anything

jasc1988 · 26-04-2008, 20:51

looks very rough.

Should be down to 1200 grit wet and dry

ultra_joel88 · 27-04-2008, 17:30

does anyone have a part number and price for 4x door handles un primed out of interest?

Imperator · 27-04-2008, 17:39

You could have taken the covers off and color coded them instead, then stuck them back on.

devonutopia · 27-04-2008, 17:40

3B0 837 205 G - outer handle

3B0 837 879 - cap for around the door barrel

(The above is for front handles)

3B0 837 205 G - door handles (yes, appear to be same parts as main front door outer handles too

)

3B4 839 879 A - caps for rear doors (obviously solid as no door barrel)

On rear doors there appears to be a plastic housing 1K4 839 167 which I'm not sure is entirely covered by the cap.

Went outside earlier to check on my spray job and whilst not perfect at all, is much better than it was - as is the fingerprinted wing mirror.

26-04-2008, 10:51	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! Well, some pics now, and more to follow as the day progresses. Has gone something like this so far though The covers which were starting to look a little cack! Covers removed and this is what I was faced with. Loadsa gunk! Some firm but precise work with a flat screwdriver had it back to this. Then using some fairly rough sandpaper, I had them smoothed off as well as possible. Wiped off with a cloth to remove any dust left on them Then the RAG from a month back was used to protect the car from overspray. A particularly APT article from it that I put up high for all to see. Blob of blutac appeared the only sensible way to cover the door barrel.... And so far only one fine layer of plastic primer has been put on. Currently letting it cure a bit before sticking on a couple more. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-04-2008, 12:21	#4
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,378 Thanks: 58 Thanked 223 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! Or removing the handles?

26-04-2008, 12:39	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! pre-painted and removed? That doesn't sound like the way of the mongrel! Not aware of pre-painted anywhere. Plus, removing the handles is a bit scary as never done it, plus the paper gets in behind and there's no chance of missing any. Less mechanical work for me to do this way. Second layer of paint. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-04-2008, 12:41	#6
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26-04-2008, 12:49	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! Skoda aerosols. Not putting it on with anything else. The finish will be better once the lacquer starts going on but there's only 2 coats on so far, or 1 and a half to be more precise. Actually, coat #2 should be dry now so going to go and see about coat #3. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-04-2008, 11:29	#2
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! First layer of paint goes on. Just going to build up the paint gradually so this first layer is more like a primer to ensure the paint will be adhering to the plastic primer underneath well. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-04-2008, 12:16	#3
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! Wouldn't new pre painted handles be an easier route to take J? Last edited by Makefish; 26-04-2008 at 12:26.

26-04-2008, 14:35	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! First thin coat of lacquer just gone on. I have somewhat "over-run" and have now rubbed down my passenger wing mirror where I left a nice thumbprint in it after painting it the last time, and now repainting that too. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-04-2008, 15:22	#9
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,378 Thanks: 58 Thanked 223 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! What did you rub it down with? A chisel? How are you getting coverage behing the handle?

26-04-2008, 15:29	#10
BoilingPoint Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Porth (Rhondda, South Wales) Posts: 362 Thanks: 7 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! I know a door handle is hard to mask off... I just hope you don't get any bleed though. Cos' looking at those pics you just may. __________________ Currently 46K, Initially patch reliability, fixed by dealer under warranty. Not missed a beat since. Reliable and Nippy. 34+ MPG (rubbish), Cheap Insurance.

26-04-2008, 15:32	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! Really, any improvement is better than before, and the surface is not bad. Not bothering with any surface behind. Only going as far as the can will go when pointing down/up. It's coming on OK. Sure, some rough bits but anything is better than those covers of before. Reminds me, time for more lacquer. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! does anyone have a part number and price for 4x door handles un primed out of interest? __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

27-04-2008, 17:40	#20
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Mongrel's door handle respraying. Lots of pics! 3B0 837 205 G - outer handle 3B0 837 879 - cap for around the door barrel (The above is for front handles) 3B0 837 205 G - door handles (yes, appear to be same parts as main front door outer handles too ) 3B4 839 879 A - caps for rear doors (obviously solid as no door barrel) On rear doors there appears to be a plastic housing 1K4 839 167 which I'm not sure is entirely covered by the cap. Went outside earlier to check on my spray job and whilst not perfect at all, is much better than it was - as is the fingerprinted wing mirror. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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