I was just wanting some feedback on painting the door handles. I was wanting to paint mine to match my paint. I plan on primering, painting, and clearing them. Will they still chip/flake off with use? Any advice with help. Thanks

 

As with anything, stuff can happen. The biggest key to a proper paint job is prep, prep, and more prep.

 

Anymore advice???

 

when painting plastic, it is nesecery to mix in some type of flex agent into the mix. this will help with the wear on the handles. ever seen a painted splash guard that has spider cracks in it. that because there is no flex agent mixed into the mix. any paint supply store has it. also, to do the job correctly. remove them from the door.

 

Most Caravans and Calibers have painted handles. Neither of mine have had any problems yet.

 

Big Misconception!
Flex paint is not needed if you do a proper prep job! Also, the handles don't flex like a bumper anyways. Just because they are plastic has nothing to do with anything except color match. You'll need a lighter coloered primer and a few coats before paint. Plastic just absorbs paint diff is all.
The biggest problem you have is sanding those handles smooth enough to accept paint. They are an ABS plastic that has a rough finish to them. Also, you may get minor flaking where the door handle recesses and slides out. it will rub there and cause some minor issues, but other than that. Go for it.

 

ok thanks for the input. i planned on buying some new ones just to use them as a test run to make sure it will look right.

 

I've been wanting to paint mine red. I was thinking about buying those plastic chrome covers and just painting them instead.

 

would that be easier to paint on then the factory ones?

 

it'll chip off. just like on chevy avalanches. ive seen people get the plastic painted and then it flakes off.