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shilts · Mar 12th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Hi There.
The Previous Owner To My Pride And Joy Scratched My Interior Door Handles. I Have Just Tried Using Chrome Vinyl And It Would Look Amazing If There Werent All Bubbles And Creases In It.

The Other Two Options That I Can Think Of Are Either Painting It With Some Kind Of Paint Match (apparently One Of The Ford Paints Matches It), Or The Other Plan Is Getting One Of Those Leather Covers From The States.

Has Anyone Got Any Suggestions Or Pics Of What They Have Done?

Thanks
James.

Paul · Mar 12th, 2008, 07:00 PM

Could just replace them like for like? Doubt they cost much.

shilts · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:07 PM

i believe that that requires the replacement of the whole door card and i dont really want 2 start getting rattles, and that would probably end up relatively costly

Paul · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM

For the chrome ones you're looking at around £25 for the pair I think (from the dealer) and the replacement of door cards etc is relatively easy (done it myself), the replacement of the handle doesn't seem too difficult, and there's no reason I can see why it would rattle or anything afterwards.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...chrome_handles

Paul · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Unless you're talking about the door grab handles/arm rests?

Randall Raines · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shilts (original)

i believe that that requires the replacement of the whole door card and i dont really want 2 start getting rattles, and that would probably end up relatively costly

Yep, I don't think they did the interior pull handles separate they are part off the door card, however the handles to actually open the doors are quite cheap.

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Could just replace them like for like? Doubt they cost much.

"Doubt they cost much" They (door-cards) used to cost approx £200 each if I remember correctly, now that may not be much to you "Paul"

but it could put a dent in my bank balance

.

However the handles to actually open the doors are quite cheap as I said above

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Randall Raines · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:31 PM

Your too quick for me "Paul"

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shilts · Mar 12th, 2008, 08:31 PM

yeh unfortunately its just where bejewelled people have opened the door and scratched the handle. cant seem to find the leather covers for that handle part but they used 2 do them.

giler · Mar 14th, 2008, 10:48 PM

some carbon ones would be nice!

shilts · Mar 20th, 2008, 10:51 PM

where would u get carbon fibre handles from?

..Blackadder.. · Mar 21st, 2008, 09:00 AM

What about these Shilts
MINI COOPER shift boot source - RedlineGoods shift boots
Have a look at this thread as well all things in carbon
http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...ing-along.html

shilts · Mar 22nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

thanks nice idea. looks very smart! just spoken to the guy that did my viper stripes though and he will chrome the interior 4 £50 so the handles and the downtubes....think that mite be the way forward...but that leather is a very nice idea!!!

03Indigo · Apr 10th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Chrome is a good option, although, it will easily show scratches. I did the carbon and leather route, the leather pulls from Carefully Selected, High-Quality Mini Products : : : Minspeed.net are very well made and a perfect fit.

03Indigo · Apr 10th, 2008, 11:20 PM

I changed up the stitching pattern on the door, the right side shows the new pattern, the left side will be done next week. I really like the fit and finish of the leather door pull, adds a bit of texture and interest.

Darthbladerni · Apr 11th, 2008, 12:38 PM

That is a very nice interior you have! Unique, i love it!!!

Try a breakers for a complete interior replacement set and go crazy and do what you want with it without worry or messing up original bits. eg paint them, wrap them in something etc.

Mar 12th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#1
shilts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BURTON UPON TRENT Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Interior Door Handles Hi There. The Previous Owner To My Pride And Joy Scratched My Interior Door Handles. I Have Just Tried Using Chrome Vinyl And It Would Look Amazing If There Werent All Bubbles And Creases In It. The Other Two Options That I Can Think Of Are Either Painting It With Some Kind Of Paint Match (apparently One Of The Ford Paints Matches It), Or The Other Plan Is Getting One Of Those Leather Covers From The States. Has Anyone Got Any Suggestions Or Pics Of What They Have Done? Thanks James.

Mar 12th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 521 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shilts (original) i believe that that requires the replacement of the whole door card and i dont really want 2 start getting rattles, and that would probably end up relatively costly Yep, I don't think they did the interior pull handles separate they are part off the door card, however the handles to actually open the doors are quite cheap. Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) Could just replace them like for like? Doubt they cost much. "Doubt they cost much" They (door-cards) used to cost approx £200 each if I remember correctly, now that may not be much to you "Paul" but it could put a dent in my bank balance . However the handles to actually open the doors are quite cheap as I said above . Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

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Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 521 Offline	Your too quick for me "Paul" . Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

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Mar 12th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Could just replace them like for like? Doubt they cost much.

Mar 12th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
shilts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BURTON UPON TRENT Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 15 Offline	i believe that that requires the replacement of the whole door card and i dont really want 2 start getting rattles, and that would probably end up relatively costly

Mar 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	For the chrome ones you're looking at around £25 for the pair I think (from the dealer) and the replacement of door cards etc is relatively easy (done it myself), the replacement of the handle doesn't seem too difficult, and there's no reason I can see why it would rattle or anything afterwards. http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...chrome_handles

Mar 12th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Unless you're talking about the door grab handles/arm rests?

Mar 12th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
shilts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BURTON UPON TRENT Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 15 Offline	yeh unfortunately its just where bejewelled people have opened the door and scratched the handle. cant seem to find the leather covers for that handle part but they used 2 do them.

Mar 14th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
giler S pilot Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stroud Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 84 Offline	some carbon ones would be nice!

Mar 20th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
shilts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BURTON UPON TRENT Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 15 Offline	where would u get carbon fibre handles from?

Mar 21st, 2008, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 867 Offline	What about these Shilts MINI COOPER shift boot source - RedlineGoods shift boots Have a look at this thread as well all things in carbon http://www.mini2.com/forum/interior-...ing-along.html

Mar 22nd, 2008, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
shilts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BURTON UPON TRENT Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 15 Offline	thanks nice idea. looks very smart! just spoken to the guy that did my viper stripes though and he will chrome the interior 4 £50 so the handles and the downtubes....think that mite be the way forward...but that leather is a very nice idea!!!

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Apr 10th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
03Indigo Oldie but Noob Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Parker, Colorado Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Chrome is a good option, although, it will easily show scratches. I did the carbon and leather route, the leather pulls from Carefully Selected, High-Quality Mini Products : : : Minspeed.net are very well made and a perfect fit.

Apr 10th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
03Indigo Oldie but Noob Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Parker, Colorado Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 14 Offline	I changed up the stitching pattern on the door, the right side shows the new pattern, the left side will be done next week. I really like the fit and finish of the leather door pull, adds a bit of texture and interest.

Apr 11th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 03:56 AM Posts: 1,821 Offline	That is a very nice interior you have! Unique, i love it!!! Try a breakers for a complete interior replacement set and go crazy and do what you want with it without worry or messing up original bits. eg paint them, wrap them in something etc.