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Outside Door Handle Cup Scratches. Do you care about them?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by doubletap, Mar 28, 2011.

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Outside Door Handle Cup Scratches. Do you care about them?

Poll closed Apr 27, 2011.

  1. Yes, I care about the scratches and want to get them fixed.

    80 vote(s)
    59.3%

  2. I can careless about them. Its a TRUCK!

    55 vote(s)
    40.7%
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  1. Mar 30, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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    doubletap

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    Wow, hope she learned her lesson. Don't get me wrong, I love women but not the stupid ass ones!
     
    doubletap, Mar 30, 2011
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  2. Mar 30, 2011 at 2:51 PM
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    Sounds like a PITA.....get the door cup protectors. They are cheap, easy to install and say good bye to those scracthes in the future.
     
    doubletap, Mar 30, 2011
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  3. Mar 30, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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    Look for 3M protective FILM. Do a search and you should be able to find your solution.
     
    doubletap, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. Mar 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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    There are scratches all over mine. in all 4 handles. It doesnt bug me..
     
    MyToyTaco, Mar 30, 2011
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  5. Apr 9, 2011 at 8:01 AM
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    i pretty sure everyone is with you on that one.
     
    delrayrasta, Apr 9, 2011
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  6. Apr 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM
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    AndrewFalk

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    I don't have the scratches on my door handle because I don't have long fingernails haha...but I do have scratches by my tailgate latch since whenever I'm opening and closing the tailgate my hands are dirty because I'm working.
     
    AndrewFalk, Apr 9, 2011
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  7. Apr 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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  8. Apr 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM
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    Yes I would care. Luckily my pre-owned didn't have any and my girlfriend (the most common passenger) doesn't have crazy long nails and realizes it doesn't require a gorilla grip of the handle to open the door. :laugh:
     
    YFZ_TRD, Apr 18, 2011
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  9. Apr 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM
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    You are far nicer than I. I have made drunk people walk before after they refuse to respect the rules of my vehicle. As long as I know I've gotten them far enough from their vehicle that they won't be going back to get it :devil:
     
    YFZ_TRD, Apr 18, 2011
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  10. Apr 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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    would you guys wax the area brofe you put this on to hide the scratches or will the 3m do the job???
     
    pinktaco808, Apr 18, 2011
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  11. Apr 18, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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    It's my understanding that you want nearly no wax on the surface when applying 3M film. You'll want to buff or polish the area to truly get rid of the scratches.
     
    YFZ_TRD, Apr 18, 2011
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  12. Apr 18, 2011 at 11:16 PM
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    isnt that the same stll cause it a type of wax your puttting on
     
    pinktaco808, Apr 18, 2011
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  13. Apr 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    I thought we were referring to 3M Film? If so, absolutely not. the 3M film is just like a decal you would stick on one of your windows. But instead it comes in sheets and is 100% clear. It's not a liquid product.
     
    YFZ_TRD, Apr 19, 2011
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  14. Apr 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    They annoy me too, but what boggles my mind is how do they actually happen?! My hands/keys never touch the paint there...
     
    Rippin101, Apr 19, 2011
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  15. Apr 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM
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    If I cared about every scratch, I'd never drive. My latest ding is from the wind taking control over plexiglass I was putting in the bed and nailed my back fender. I find the silver covers dings well.
     
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  16. Apr 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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  17. Apr 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM
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    How in the hell???

    ...Snorkle?
     
    hookedontronics, Apr 19, 2011
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  18. Apr 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM
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  19. Apr 22, 2011 at 2:35 AM
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    thats what she said.
     
    leveltwo, Apr 22, 2011
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  20. Apr 23, 2011 at 9:04 AM
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