RPMulli

Hey what is the trick to removing the hood release handle? I popped off the 3 tiny plugs and i cant seem to figure out how to pull off the plastic shroud around the handles. Any tips?

ivangene

what cha doin' refinishing them due to scratches?

RPMulli

of course

ivangene

I have seen a DIY removal write up for it, but dont recall where... there are screws on the side near the seat IIRC - then the plasctic comes free... I actually had th e think "where is the hood opener"

RPMulli

found it. i always forget about renntech. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...emovalinstall/

RPMulli

too bad i have to find an allen wrench that is short enough.... ugh..

frisbee91

Once you get them off, how are you planning to do the refinish?

ivangene

that stupid tutorial didnt tell me anything on how to repair them

good find, Loren is the man!

RPMulli

i will let you all know. im in the process of sanding and painting the handle. i will post an update when im finished..

RPMulli

i dont think there is any saving the little decal on it..

jcan

I'm interested to find out how you go as mine is also a bit used looking. Looking forward to your next post

Graufuchs

Ive been pondering on how to do this too....I was gonna plasti-coat my door handles and hood/trunk release to a satin black.

DFC

I lost the little decals, but it was well worth it since they are very expensive to replace.

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...e-latches.html

RPMulli

I'm hoping that i only need to paint one, it depends how well the paint matches..

RPMulli

Okay this is what i did. The scratches were extremely deep on the hood handle. I ended using aircraft remover (aka super paint stripper) to strip the paint and primer off the handle down to the bare metal. Sorry i forgot to take a picture of that. After i stripped it, I used a power sander with 80 grit then to 120 grit. I primed the bare metal and then wet sanded it with 800 grit until smooth. After the handle dried from the water I used Rustoleum silver paint . A few light coats later i spray the handle using Rustoleum Clear coat enamel. One light coat and two nice medium coats until the part was glossy. Currently I am waiting for the paint to dry and I will post an update on the durability of the paint.

Note: The factory paint is slightly lighter than the Rustoleum silver, I will wait until it is dry and compare them in the car. The picture I took does not do the new paint any justice (it looks darker in the photo)