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> Door Disasembly?, I want chrome interior door "knobs"
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post Jun 22 2008, 02:29 AM
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I noticed on the SE that the door "knobs" (the thing you pull to open the door) is a plain black. I think the GTS has a chrome finish. I was thinking of getting some chrome spray paint and painting it, but would prefer to remove the thing from the door. Or is there some sort of vinyl I can put over with a hairdryer. Has anyone else noticed this?
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post Jun 22 2008, 07:52 PM
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I have the GTS and yes, it is chrome vinyl. Chrome paint doesn't exactly give you a chrome finish, you'd have to buff it up or something. Not really worth all the work in my opinion.

I say paint them a stainless steel silver look... that would be yummy!
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post Jun 22 2008, 09:41 PM
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Ahh, never realized that. Figured just spray it, let it dry, clear coat, done.

Any ideas how I can go about removing the thing? It seems covering to protect against overspray is a big hassle, given that I'd have to "sit" in the car while spraying as my doors are attached lol
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post Jun 22 2008, 10:35 PM
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if you have the RF system you can pop the tweeter off and then there is a handle in the middle of the door, behind that is a pop off thing and a screw under it, there are 2 screw locations total followed by just popping off the door interior. I don;t remember where but there was a DIY for this, ill have to go looking around.

The DIY-scroll down for pics meant for changing speakers but same thing.

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post Jun 22 2008, 11:14 PM
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Cheers. I don't have the upgraded sound system, so no tweeters.

I'll read over the thread and check it out when I pick up vehicle.

EDIT: I realized if I use a vinyl I don't have to remove anything, since no worry of overspray. Just gotta keep hairdryer not too hot.

I believe there's some CF vinyl as a trim as well?
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post Jun 24 2008, 05:38 PM
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Vinyl works just fine and will look the same, tell me what you do.
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Vinyl works just fine and will look the same, tell me what you do.
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I want to do vinyl. But I don't know where to get chrome vinyl. Any ideas?

I checked

CanadianTire
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You have to go to an actual shop and have a professional do it. Look around in the phone book and see if you can find a Tint shop to do this or some sort of Auto shop that does this type of work. If its all 4 doors im sure it wont cost that much for the vinyl, but if they are going to do it themselves on your car it might cost you like $80 for the install w/ vinyl.
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