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Old 03-07-2004, 04:12 PM
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[SIZE=2]What are some options if I want to paint the rear tailgate handle? But I dont really want to paint the tailgate cap to match, since Its useful and it wont look good if I paint it then it chips. And I have the escalade handles so Im not sure if I should paint it all the way blue or just the bezel and get a chrome handle cover does anyone have any pics or Ideas?[/SIZE]
Old 03-07-2004, 05:39 PM
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I painted all my shiite:

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL20/5...5/38689663.jpg

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL20/5...5/38529465.jpg
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heres my handles freshly painted indigo blue




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heres my handles freshly painted indigo blue




That turned out good!
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thanks, I about nut my pants when I got them on... it totally cleaned up the look of truck!
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Hey drkbluesierra did you get a smooth tailgate handle or was it the stock textured black tailgate handle? For that.
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it was a stock one, i just sanded it smooth. Then sprayed them with paint adhesion promoter, then painted them with primer and sanded the primmer with some 1500 grit to make it super smooth. Then i sent it to the painter.
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Thanks very much you have been a big help.
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