rbaum94 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hey guys, Got this very small rip in my door handle and was wondering what input you guys have if you're familiar with this product? The questions I have are, is it small enough to not need the supporting paper? So I just put in the glue, dry, then add the compound and heat? Also any idea which grey is closest? I'm pretty damn near color blind, so if you guys know which one would be ideal to mark it in the picture I provide pleaseee? Making her look brand new! Will post before and after pics so you guys can see if this product is good enough to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Sorry, I'm not familiar with the product myself so hopefullysomeone else can chime in. As for the color matching, I could help, but the photos you posted leave a lot to be desired in the sharpness and illumination departments. It is definitely in the 3 'Start with Blue' categories but we need something better to tell. Might I suggest that you take the picture in daylight, but probably not in direct sunlight and lay the color chart with the 3 'Start with Blue' categories laying flat on a flat portion of the armrest and then take a picture as perpendicular to the surfaces as possible. I'd also recommend using a camera but few peoople seem to have them anymore... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaum94 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 So I guess I got ahead of myself and only posted because I was excited. I've had a really badly ripped door arm, and found a good replacement at the local junk yard, but to my despair, it was also ripped, but not as bad. Here is the after shot! Definitely a good buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That is incredible. How does it feel to the touch? I mean, can it be sanded down to smooth the surface? I'd also recommend using a camera but few peoople seem to have them anymore... B I know right? Some people even like to play with the filters to make the pictures tint some fancy shmancy colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That actually looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Looks good. To help others out, what color mix did you go with? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I remember that stuff from long ago, didn't know it still existed. Might have to pick it up and try some, yours looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaum94 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yeah, It can be sanded to get an extra fine coat, The picture isn't a perfect showing of it, but Its pretty damn near close to covering the rip, its only noticeable when you look directly at it close up haha. but it did a better job then expected and now it doesn't scratch my damn arm all the time. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 post your color mix scheme for us, looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaum94 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 actually the color chart didn't do me any justice. I just took a paper plate, put about a dime amount of white (pretty much all i need) and added a small grain of black, mixed and put some on the handle to see if it matched, I repeated this process about 3 times before it was the perfect color. If you want to get it perfect and not waste a whole paint, just use my method and just take out a little bit on a plate or somethen, rather then just adding the color to your whole paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Looks nice - good work. Hah, my Dad cut a thin piece hardboard to the shape of the top of the handle, covered it in grey (bad match) vinyl, and stuck it on top with contact adhesive. Wish I had a photo... Needless to say I replaced it when I took over the vehicle, bit too ghetto for my taste. Took a while to find a good one though - appears this is a weak spot on the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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