Spraying Interior Handles - Minor Details

[Mat]

Right then, due to boredom, I ripped off the handles to give them a spray.

Couple of questions.

What grade sand paper do people tend to use? Or like anything, do you work your way from rough to smooth?

Do people spray the bits that surround the door handle?

if yes, what do you do about the markings that are there for the mirror?

Also, what colour do people find best to match the leather cards?

Finally, I need a new mirror switch. Had a small accident. It kinda, er, broke. It was glued in place! A bit strange seeing as none of the others are glued, just clipped.
Is it a dealer only bit? If so, how much? Or does anyone have a spare?

Pics

The worst (drivers side)

The details I was referring to:

Broken Switch:

 

[chris_200120vt]

what i did was used thinners to get the rubber coating off which did a simalar effect to nitromorse ie went all crinkley, them i went for a mid wet n dry down to 1200 wet n dry and used hycoat satin black paint which matches up to the door handle trim

hope this helps you out

 

[Mat]

assume you lacquered afterwards?

did you just spray the main long piece, or did you spray both pieces? The bit that goes around the handle is ok, a few scratches. But was thinking of spraying to match the rest.

How would I go about the markings? Draw/Paint back on? or leave it?

 

[Mat]

Anyone know if this would fit?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mirror-switch...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[thejollywodger]

i just used a matt black plastic spray from wilko's came up a treat. i used a rough to smooth sanding block and all was well.

i only did the pull handle as i was having the same issue as you

 

[Mat]

Mmmmm.... could just tipex on L & R LMAO

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Just rub all the rubber crap off with you fingers and thumbs, might keep you off here for 5 mins lol. Tehn just rub down unti smooth with wet an dry, spray satin black and hey presto its done. Didnt laquer mine when i did them as it'l look poo

 

[Mat]

that's what i wondered. Lacquer would make em easier to clean, but would also make em shiny. Want them more matt/dull.

What about the switch and the markings? Anyone got suggestions?

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Dont worry about the switch markings unless your worried you'l forget your left from right lol

 

[Mat]

Dont worry about the switch markings unless your worried you'l forget your left from right lol

lol. no chance of that. just wanted to keep it looking standard as though it came of the factory like that

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Off to the steelers for you then mat lol

As for the switch, just get the super dooper glue out lol

 

[M87NER]

Got an idea for you Mat...if you really bored! to keep the markings for the mirrors use a candle-drop a bit of melted candle wax over the marking and scrape of the excess so its just covering the marking and when you finished just pick it off and hey presto!

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Good idea that

 

[Mat]

Got an idea for you Mat...if you really bored! to keep the markings for the mirrors use a candle-drop a bit of melted candle wax over the marking and scrape of the excess so its just covering the marking and when you finished just pick it off and hey presto!

cracking idea.

Myki: i am gonna try super glue. been looking on ebay. Don't think that the mk4 ones are right. noticed that they have the markings on the switch. Where as ours, the switch pops through another plastic piece

 

[chris_200120vt]

assume you lacquered afterwards?

did you just spray the main long piece, or did you spray both pieces? The bit that goes around the handle is ok, a few scratches. But was thinking of spraying to match the rest.

How would I go about the markings? Draw/Paint back on? or leave it?

no i didnt lacquer it also i only painted the long piece,as the piece that goes around the handle has only a few minor scratches like i say hycote satin black matches so if you want you could always just paint the long pieces

 

[chrissy1502002]

I bought my swithc from TPS for £15, so its probably as good to get a new one because as soon as you try and adjust the wirrors, it will break the glue

 

[Reuvers]

Don't worry about the switch after you glue it either. Because honestly how often do you use it? I used it once when I bought the car to set it right for me and never touched it again.

 

[Mat]

that's what i'm thinking. Glues back in place, and it twists left to right fine. Just moving in all directions, and "Snap". So re-glued, just remember not to do that again. lol.

So I can now put it back in place looking like normal. Can replace next time I see a cupra breaking (PM'd h17och asking if he has one )

 

[Atlantia]

Have you thought of replacing the inside door handles with Chrome ones off the 1.4s?
Well, I think its vacuum metalised rather than real chrome but it looks nice! I have to find a new one for the passenger door myself!

Be nice and shiny then Matt, like your intercooler! LOL

Regards
Gene

 

[Mat]

I bought my swithc from TPS for £15, so its probably as good to get a new one because as soon as you try and adjust the wirrors, it will break the glue

got a link?

TPS is Telephone Preferance Service

what's the link to the site?