Door Handle Covers

[metztech1]

I bought a 09 ram and it has Chrome “covers” on the door handles. I don’t know if these came factory or whatever but I need them gone. Was curious if anybody has removed these? How difficult are they to remove, do I need to purchase black covers to replace them?


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[Quick_Shifter]

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[madtrucker2016]

I had a 2013 ram big horn and put on Putco door handle covers they set in place with double faced tape so I would guess try to pry them off with a plastic tool and a rag under the pry point so you don't mess up your paint and residue of the tape a little WD- 40 will remove that

 

[TC323i]

If they truly are just covers then you can remove them and see what color is underneath. Otherwise you’ll need to buy new door handles to replace the chrome.

 

[metztech1]

I had a 2013 ram big horn and put on Putco door handle covers they set in place with double faced tape so I would guess try to pry them off with a plastic tool and a rag under the pry point so you don't mess up your paint and residue of the tape a little WD- 40 will remove that

Thanks for the tip! They are factory but still look like covers. Going to order another door handle and then try to go for it.


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[metztech1]

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[MarshRam]

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I have the same handles, just chrome on the handle and I couldn't find covers that were not the entire bezel, so I wrapped them for $15..

 

[Quick_Shifter]

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Not removable unfortunately the best thing to do is order the painted handles from the dealer

 

[metztech1]

I have the same handles, just chrome on the handle and I couldn't find covers that were not the entire bezel, so I wrapped them for $15..

Did you wrap them yourself or pay somebody to do it?

I’ve had poor experiences with vinyl, but I like the idea.


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[MarshRam]

Did you wrap them yourself or pay somebody to do it?

I’ve had poor experiences with vinyl, but I like the idea.


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I did it myself, have never wrapped anything before. The handles are not too hard since the chrome doesn't wrap all the way around. Just did it a few days ago, so time will tell if I actually pulled it off.

 

[metztech1]

I did it myself, have never wrapped anything before. The handles are not too hard since the chrome doesn't wrap all the way around. Just did it a few days ago, so time will tell if I actually pulled it off.

What kind of vinyl did you use? I may order an extra handle to practice once on then try it. It has to be easier than disassembling the door panel.


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[tzr916]

I have the same color match + chrome handles. They will be the one of the last things I de-chrome. Just hate taking apart door panels. Haven't decided what I'm gonna do yet.

 

[metztech1]

I have the same color match + chrome handles. They will be the one of the last things I de-chrome. Just hate taking apart door panels. Haven't decided what I'm gonna do yet.

Yeah, I’m against taking my door panel apart lol. I found some vinyl online I’m going to order tonight and will do some testing. Will likely write up a how to tutorial if it’s not too difficult.


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[MarshRam]

What kind of vinyl did you use? I may order an extra handle to practice once on then try it. It has to be easier than disassembling the door panel.


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I just grabbed some from PepBoys. AutoZone had some to. It was WrapTech, 6" by 7 feet I think. I have enough left to redo my 4 door a couple more times if I screwed something up, but they look fine for now.

 

[roadrnnr]

What I did was ordered some cheap covers off Ebay that were fake carbon fiber. Then got a can of color matched paint from the paint code and a can of clear and repainted them body color. Cheap way to do it but looks better than chrome.

 

[Cwils80]

What I did was ordered some cheap covers off Ebay that were fake carbon fiber. Then got a can of color matched paint from the paint code and a can of clear and repainted them body color. Cheap way to do it but looks better than chrome.

Could I bother you to post a picture? I want the chrome off of my truck and this seems like a super easy yet effective way to do it.

 

[fivestar]

I just grabbed some from PepBoys. AutoZone had some to. It was WrapTech, 6" by 7 feet I think. I have enough left to redo my 4 door a couple more times if I screwed something up, but they look fine for now.

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So how hard is this stuff to apply? I’m really wanting to get rid of my chrome handles.

 

[MarshRam]

So how hard is this stuff to apply? I’m really wanting to get rid of my chrome handles.

I personally didn't find it to difficult and am going to play around more and do some areas on the bezel of my ST next.

Have a good blade, heat gun and something to squeegee. Great thing is you can lift and reapply if you see a bubble. If it wasn't for that, I probably would have wasted the entire roll of vinyl!

 

[fivestar]

Haha. Ok. Good to know. Thanks!