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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 05:44 AM
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Default Door Handle Covers. Has anyone added these?

If so, wondering what your take is on them?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384515692772

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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 06:00 AM
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Yes, I have them. They look pretty good and fit properly. The only problem I’ve had is on one or two of them the ends are coming up a bit as the adhesive tape is not sticking as well, I think because the handles have a slight curve and that makes them pull up a bit at the end. I’m looking for a solution, but otherwise they do dress up the car which, IMO needs some chrome added.
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 07:00 AM
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I always wonder why anyone would put stickers on any car let alone a Lexus but knock yourself out if you love them.
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Thanks for your permission to do what I want with my own car.
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by brucelee1
Thanks for your permission to do what I want with my own car.
I apologize - I thought you asked what our take was on this.
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ATL350
Yes, I have them. They look pretty good and fit properly. The only problem I’ve had is on one or two of them the ends are coming up a bit as the adhesive tape is not sticking as well, I think because the handles have a slight curve and that makes them pull up a bit at the end. I’m looking for a solution, but otherwise they do dress up the car which, IMO needs some chrome added.
They look good. Theres a trick to this. I had the same problem you had and just stuck them on hoping the adhesive is strong enough for it to hold. After a couple washes they bent outward, sticking sideways.

Had to get a second set and pre bent them (more so on ends, making sure their curvature is greater than the door handle, so at least they touch the handles), and never had a problem since.

Careful not to bend them to much though as there will start to craze on the chrome finishing.
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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 08:18 PM
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It doesn't hurt to use some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the piece that you're sticking them to first too, then fan it to make sure that it's dry. It helps to make sure that all of the dirt/dust/oils/whatever are off of it and helps with adhesion.



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Old Jan 25, 2024 | 08:31 PM
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Not a fan of them.

Just make sure the surface is prepped properly for the cover to adhere to.
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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 05:09 AM
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Thanks, Good tip!
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Aside from the tape is there a particular epoxy or similar adhesive that would help with the endpoints?
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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 02:25 PM
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I bought a set for my ESh when I had it. i never installed it. I still have them in the garage. i'm thinking of taking them out back and stamping them with my feet. what else will i do with them.

which reminds me i still have a fit cam x dash cam and illuminated sills.
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I bought a set for my ESh when I had it. i never installed it. I still have them in the garage. i'm thinking of taking them out back and stamping them with my feet. what else will i do with them.

which reminds me i still have a fit cam x dash cam and illuminated sills.
Try them on your Tesla😉
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Old Jan 26, 2024 | 03:12 PM
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haha they'd stick out 3 feet due to tesla's flush door handles.
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Old Jan 27, 2024 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by brucelee1
If so, wondering what your take is on them?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384515692772

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Would you be willing to post a picture of your car with the chrome covers on? I can't get sense of how these look on the car, and sort of curious for myself.
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Originally Posted by minotaar
Would you be willing to post a picture of your car with the chrome covers on? I can't get sense of how these look on the car, and sort of curious for myself.


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