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03Kota
Dodge Dakota
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12/20/2004
19:54:54
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how much trouble is it to paint the door handles and mirrors? i am probably going to buy a color matched front bumper, clear corners, rollpan, and carbon taillights eventually but i want the handles and mirrors to match first. what would i need to do this and how would i remove them to do so? my main concern is that they'll still look or feel like plastic after painting them and i don't want that. anyone done this before and can help me out? if you need any more info,ask and i'll post it on here. thanks for any advice.
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pye
Dodge Dakota
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12/20/2004
23:17:01
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You will have to sand them down smooth. Add the bondo so the auto pant will stick better, sand again. Paint, wet sand, then clear coat.
They will still feel plastic, but they will look like the truck(if done correct)
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Rich
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
00:49:48
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I am going to do the same exact thing. I have seen pics of the work after it was done and it looks awesome. I'm going adifferent route witht he door handles though. Going to dress mine up with chrome door handles instead of painting them to match the truck's paint. Will look great on my silver kota. Good luck with yours.
Also, anyone have pics of theirs? Always like to check out other kota owners' rides.
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Kaderdak
GenIII
12/21/2004
01:23:43
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Try an automotive paint store. They make a special spray paint "primer" that you apply first to plastics to help paint bond much better.
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USCGRT
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
08:10:51
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hey i just had mine done looks awesome, check out the opening page on this website right in the middle they do a step by step. very easy handles use alittle caressing though.if i were you i would look into a shop doing it for you i gave a guy cash and he did all 3 handles and both mirrors for 125.i priced the paint at the dealer it was like 50 a qt.good luck either way you choose.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
10:00:11
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go to the home page here and look under the "How To" section. I believe there are deatailed instructions there.
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easy
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
10:45:59
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It's not all that easy, if you want good results. But the info is all here on this site (shown on a QC) Use the best materials you can find, do not skimp on that! Have fun and good luck.
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03Kota
Dodge Dakota
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12/21/2004
21:27:25
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thanks for all the replys. i probably won't get around to it till after christmas but i also might think about having an auto-paint shop do it for me. either way i think it'll turn out good. thanks again.
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