how to shave the door handle lines.....
02-17-2006, 05:04 PM
#1
how to shave the door handle lines.....
i just started body work on my car and ive seen some on here shave the lines around the door handle do i need apply body filler all around the handle or just the line???thanks
02-17-2006, 05:30 PM
#3
Originally Posted by red-line-racer
i just started body work on my car and ive seen some on here shave the lines around the door handle do i need apply body filler all around the handle or just the line???thanks
you mean shave the handle completely or make the door handle look like its part of the door and not seperate. If its the latter then you havent seen "some" on here that did it. Several people have shaved their handles but I am the only one on here that has removed the lines making the door handle look like its part of the door. There was one other guy that did it in Canada but he had a problem with his cracking.
You cant just apply filler or it will crack. And I hate to sound like a jerk because I really am not and am usually one of the most helpful people on here but if you want to do it then you have to figure out how to attach it without welding (cant weld pot metal) and not have it crack plus the work you will need to do. I just dont want to share that info right now since I havent completely finished it and dont want someone that copied me to beat me to having it finished
...sorry. In a couple of months if I finish them then I will be more than happy to help you out with the little secrets to doing them...even though its stuff you can figure out.I will tell you this...it is a LOT of work getting the curves and such just right.
anyway is this what you are talking about:
or this (Shavedmax's car)
02-17-2006, 11:59 PM
#4
you can use a fiberglass bondo to fill in the lines and that stuff don't crack too easily unless you don't mix it right. as far as welding you would have to fab up the entire bracket for the handles because if memery serves me correctly the actual door handles and bracket are pastic if i remember. i not too sure it's been a long time since i have had door handles on my max
02-18-2006, 06:59 AM
#7
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ya take it to a body shop and let the professionals do it. imo the best way..then if something ****s up you can go back and say "this is ****ed up" but if you wanna do it yourself just to go any bodyshop and buy some body filler and stage your sanding routine..so low grit to high grit for smoothing purposes
02-21-2006, 07:47 AM
#8
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I'm the guy from Canada that tried it as well. I did it to one door, but the car was a pos and the effort required was not worth it imo, so I ultimately got rid of the car.
The handles are pot metal like Micheal said, and can not be welded. Bondo will not work - it will definately crack. The sanding stage is the toughest part by far.
If I were you, and you really wanted to have 'normal' looking door handles, I would simply remove the existing ones, fill the area with metal (requires welding) and then transplant handles from another vehicle. That may sound like more work, but trust me, it's really not.
I'll let Micheal decide when to reveal his 'how to' secret. He is the originator of this (and many other things) for sure!
The handles are pot metal like Micheal said, and can not be welded. Bondo will not work - it will definately crack. The sanding stage is the toughest part by far.
If I were you, and you really wanted to have 'normal' looking door handles, I would simply remove the existing ones, fill the area with metal (requires welding) and then transplant handles from another vehicle. That may sound like more work, but trust me, it's really not.
I'll let Micheal decide when to reveal his 'how to' secret. He is the originator of this (and many other things) for sure!
02-21-2006, 09:29 AM
#9
you going to remove that moulding groove too for S&Gs?
Originally Posted by Michael
you mean shave the handle completely or make the door handle look like its part of the door and not seperate. If its the latter then you havent seen "some" on here that did it. Several people have shaved their handles but I am the only one on here that has removed the lines making the door handle look like its part of the door. There was one other guy that did it in Canada but he had a problem with his cracking.
You cant just apply filler or it will crack. And I hate to sound like a jerk because I really am not and am usually one of the most 528
helpful people on here but if you want to do it then you have to figure out how to attach it without welding (cant weld pot metal) and not have it crack plus the work you will need to do. I just dont want to share that info right now since I havent completely finished it and dont want someone that copied me to beat me to having it finished...sorry. In a couple of months if I finish them then I will be more than happy to help you out with the little secrets to doing them...even though its stuff you can figure out.
I will tell you this...it is a LOT of work getting the curves and such just right.
anyway is this what you are talking about:
or this (Shavedmax's car)
You cant just apply filler or it will crack. And I hate to sound like a jerk because I really am not and am usually one of the most 528
helpful people on here but if you want to do it then you have to figure out how to attach it without welding (cant weld pot metal) and not have it crack plus the work you will need to do. I just dont want to share that info right now since I havent completely finished it and dont want someone that copied me to beat me to having it finished
...sorry. In a couple of months if I finish them then I will be more than happy to help you out with the little secrets to doing them...even though its stuff you can figure out.I will tell you this...it is a LOT of work getting the curves and such just right.
anyway is this what you are talking about:
or this (Shavedmax's car)
02-21-2006, 03:10 PM
#10
Originally Posted by shvelle
I'm the guy from Canada that tried it as well. I did it to one door, but the car was a pos and the effort required was not worth it imo, so I ultimately got rid of the car.
The handles are pot metal like Micheal said, and can not be welded. Bondo will not work - it will definately crack. The sanding stage is the toughest part by far.
If I were you, and you really wanted to have 'normal' looking door handles, I would simply remove the existing ones, fill the area with metal (requires welding) and then transplant handles from another vehicle. That may sound like more work, but trust me, it's really not.
I'll let Micheal decide when to reveal his 'how to' secret. He is the originator of this (and many other things) for sure!
The handles are pot metal like Micheal said, and can not be welded. Bondo will not work - it will definately crack. The sanding stage is the toughest part by far.
If I were you, and you really wanted to have 'normal' looking door handles, I would simply remove the existing ones, fill the area with metal (requires welding) and then transplant handles from another vehicle. That may sound like more work, but trust me, it's really not.
I'll let Micheal decide when to reveal his 'how to' secret. He is the originator of this (and many other things) for sure!
Dan...na I like the molding grooves...it adds character
02-21-2006, 07:42 PM
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 367
I'm still around......., I only visit the forum on occasion tho. I've been working on my black Max (got rid of the silver one awhile ago). Also bought a house and have been tinkering around with stuff like this in my new garage...
(non-maxima related)
http://www.sculpture.net/community/s...ead.php?t=2280
(non-maxima related)
http://www.sculpture.net/community/s...ead.php?t=2280
02-22-2006, 08:03 AM
#12
i remember shavdmax selling a kit he had to shave the handles and it included door poppers...pretty sure nobody bought them but if i had the money at the time i know i would have done it now.....hindsight is only 20/20
02-22-2006, 08:14 AM
#13
Originally Posted by tripleGmax
i remember shavdmax selling a kit he had to shave the handles and it included door poppers...pretty sure nobody bought them but if i had the money at the time i know i would have done it now.....hindsight is only 20/20
also your paint CH0 is a PITA to match and if you do repaint the doors prepare to repaint the entire car. that's why i didn't do too many body mods.
02-22-2006, 08:46 AM
#14
so question for those guys with the completely shaved handles..how do you open your doors? remotely and hydrolics? just wanna be sure I know about this 'feature' for future reference plus the org is the first and only place I see this whole shaved handle thing beside the chicago autoshow this year.
door poppers
02-22-2006, 01:11 PM
#19
Originally Posted by tripleGmax
i remember shavdmax selling a kit he had to shave the handles and it included door poppers...pretty sure nobody bought them but if i had the money at the time i know i would have done it now.....hindsight is only 20/20
I bought a kit from shavedmax. It included 2 poppers, alarm, soliniods, and pre already cut filler plates for the doors. Saved alot of time and money for sure.
02-22-2006, 11:33 PM
#20
i don't know about you other guys with shaved door handles but i have a HELL of a time opening my door when it freezing outside kinda makes me want to at least put the drivers front door handle back on. i actual have been thinking about doing it and molding it in. although it does look so good without them. i have been trying to picture it but the only thing that has stopped me is the fact i think it would look RE+ARDED. any opinions.
PS sorry not trying to steal the thread
PS sorry not trying to steal the thread
02-22-2006, 11:36 PM
#21
How about you try spraying some Silicone Spray on the rubber insulation around the door, if that doesnt freeze then the doors shouldn't stick. Try that and if it doesnt work then consider what you currently are considering.
02-23-2006, 05:04 AM
#24
Originally Posted by Loco7
i don't know about you other guys with shaved door handles but i have a HELL of a time opening my door when it freezing outside kinda makes me want to at least put the drivers front door handle back on. i actual have been thinking about doing it and molding it in. although it does look so good without them. i have been trying to picture it but the only thing that has stopped me is the fact i think it would look RE+ARDED. any opinions.
PS sorry not trying to steal the thread
PS sorry not trying to steal the thread
02-24-2006, 06:48 AM
#26
Originally Posted by Loco7
I'm using gear driven not electromagnetic. I know i need to stop being cheap and buy some good ones but it's only a problem when it freezing cold
hmmm...
buying the right part > not opening door in the freezing cold
02-24-2006, 01:51 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Loco7
I'm using gear driven not electromagnetic. I know i need to stop being cheap and buy some good ones but it's only a problem when it freezing cold
02-24-2006, 04:48 PM
#28
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
so you'll spend 30 bucks on door sils... but not solinoids.
As far as the sills that's hitting below the belt
02-24-2006, 07:32 PM
#29
Mine are 15lb. Thats all you need. Just makes sure when you mount it. It pulles the cable in straight. If it's off enough to for the cable to touch the plastic collar you'll have problems.
about the sills... I was having a bad day, I went through 2 rolls of tint. our frikn windows are sooo tight. I'm probubly going to have to remove each one to get em tinted right.....
about the sills... I was having a bad day, I went through 2 rolls of tint. our frikn windows are sooo tight. I'm probubly going to have to remove each one to get em tinted right.....
02-24-2006, 11:20 PM
#30
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
Mine are 15lb. That's all you need. Just makes sure when you mount it. It pulles the cable in straight. If it's off enough to for the cable to touch the plastic collar you'll have problems.
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