[Shotimes] Removing ext. door handles - Easiest method? ('89 SHO)

[Ron Porter]

I don't know about physically removing/replacing them, but if you want to
paint them, I would suggest getting '94-'95 handles that have a better
finish and are already smooth enough to be painted. 

When I had my '89 repainted, the body shop tried their best to sand & smooth
the door handles, but Ford did not do much QC on them, since they were going
to be painted with the flat finish. The '94-'95 handles have a much smoother
finish that works better with paint. My repainted '89 handles never really
looked right, as they were still wavy and not smooth.

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of HomeboyNorm@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 8:34 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Removing ext. door handles - Easiest method? ('89 SHO)


Hi all,

I am in the process of repainting my Project '89 completely including all
the 
jambs, and the engine bay.

I am going to remove as much trim parts as I can to paint the car
thoroughly. 
I was thinking to remove the door handles to paint them individually, as
well 
as to get better paint coverage on the doors. 

What would be the best/easiest method on removing the factory rivets that 
hold the exterior door handles on? And to reinstall the handles without the 
rivets somehow?

Please help, and thank you.

Thanks, Norm
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