Marks On Painted Plastic Interior Door Handles

[mfos]

Hi,

I'm trying to find the right solution to mend the surface of the painted silver internal door handles that have some wear.

Please picture here : http://cl.ly/image/1t3b2p422C0q

 

I think the lacquer has worn away on the handle.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks

[Johndouglas]

Probably the only way to put that right would be to spray with EZR paint followed up by clear cellulose.

[mfos]

I'm thinking a re-spray is the only option here too.

 

How would I find out the right colour for this trim?

 

I take its the same colour used on the center console too.

 

Cheers

[Sixchannel]

Look on the thread "rain water getting in". (I'm mobile tonight so can't copy/paste the link).

The door trim panels on that Scrapper may well be good - its a side/ rear impact job.

[paul.h]

Just checked the ebay link to the scrapper and the car is located in Lithuania. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Citroen-C5-mk-3-III-breaking-for-spare-parts-2l-Diesel-Manual-LHD-/321521735667?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4adc3057f3

 

Citroen sell the handle part separate to the door card and is listed under Hinged front side door trim finisher, not under Front hinged side door trim which only shows complete door cards, if you go to a dealer for the part. There are various part nos, depending on the seat/door card colours but using your VIN will get the right one. As an example, part no. 9342KG for the right door with tungsten decor is about £60 using citroencarparts.net for a cost. Another is about £100 for soft hot alu. So a respray may be the low cost option but it could end up a different shade to the other handles unless all 4 are done.