Plastic Door Handle Restoration

Pilot holes in the center of each slot mark.

Plastic door handle restoration.

Shower door handle w magnetic catch choose color shower door handle. Remove the plate and drill 1 16 in. Use the plastic shims provided to shim the plate if necessary. We had a pair of sun bleached plastic door panels from a 1974 dodge challenger that were in need of some restoration.

Handle 1 hole shower door clear plastic shower door handle. Repair using jb weld plasticweld view. Disconnect the two rods that attach to the handle one is for the lock the other is for opening the door. Remove the door handle.

94 0 57 oz 23 24 23 24. Starting at the end of the door opposite the door hinges squeeze the plastic panel push out and upwards firmly to disengage the lock tab that holds the top of the panel to the door frame but not so forcefully that you crack the plastic. This can easily be done by putting the solution in a spray bottle just be sure not to let the solution spray onto any surrounding areas or it may bleach them as well. View attachment 31361 10.

Close the door and test the door handle again. Release return spring from plastic bracket before repairing. Cleaning the panel with wax and grease remover is the best way to get the part clean without damaging the plastic. All shower door hinges are special order we need pictures and screw hole measurements.

Then screw it to the door frame. View attachment 31359 9. When the door handle is in place tighten each screw one at a time. Olive oil can restore black plastic s natural color clearing up any faded or discolored areas.

Re wet the paper towels with the bleach solution as needed to keep them moist. Check the new door handle to see if it is working without closing the door. Adjust the strike plate until the door latches firmly then tighten the screws. Sort filter.

Over time the sun eats away at plastic and eventually it starts to flake off much like how steel rusts. Add a small coin sized dab of olive oil to a washcloth or paper towel a little goes a long way and you can always add more later as needed. There are a total of three lock tabs on this plastic piece. Close the door and hold the strike plate in position while you mark the screw slots.

Pour a coin sized amount of olive oil on a cloth. Gibraltar mailboxes parsons medium capacity rust proof plastic black post mount mailbox pl10b0201 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 583 19 94 19. One at each end and one in the middle. Press the paper towels firmly against the surface of the plastic and let them stay there until the plastic has whitened.