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Old 02-07-2002, 11:32 AM
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2 questions... Door handle and ttop

Ok ... first off.. i was wonderin what my white car would look like wit white door handles... my comp all screwed up or i wood jus photoshop it myself.. so if someone could do that it would b kool... any white camaro will suffice ... thanks ..

the other question is in regards to my ttops.. i might take a picture of it to show ya.. but the seal where the window sits is starting to come out..
|-------------| <= Rust
|---T-Top----|
===========
/========== <=Rubber seal

bad attempt i kno but the seal is coming out a bit.. how do i either replace it .. if it needs it.. or where do i get the type of adhesive that will make it stay.. not some temp fix... and if i need replace it.. whats the best to get..

and i have a lil rust along the metal rail.. how is this fixed.. the right way?..

sand off rust
prime
paint ?

what type of paint.. color.. and sand paper grit should i use..

I kno its alot of Q.. but u guys know best... and u dont all have to answer all of em...


thanks guys...
Old 02-07-2002, 12:05 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
If it gives you an idea, here's my red car with red handles. I know it looks a little pink, but the paint job was a week old and reflected everything. Actually it still does.



Looks better in person.

White should look good too.
Old 02-07-2002, 05:22 PM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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It looks fine, Actaully one of the Anniversary Trans Ams had white door handles...

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You should either buy new seals, or maybe use some 3M weatherstrip adhesive (black) to re-attach them. As for the rust. Sand with 80-100 grit or so to get off any scale, and then use POR15 to seal out the rust. You can use finer grit if it is in an area that will show. Prime and paint the original color (semi-flat or semi-gloss black for most of the parts). This assumes no rust holes in the metal. If you find any, weld them in, then do as above.

Personally not a fan of body colored handles, but if you like it, go ahead. Won't look bad.

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Old 02-09-2002, 10:49 AM
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I am not really fond of body colored handles either. I know it works ok on white or black cars, but any other color I think it looks a little out of place.

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