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Door handle fade - cheap replacement?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by caliwaves, Jun 17, 2021.

  1. caliwaves

    caliwaves Member

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    Hey PC, Whats the cheapest fix to replace this minor eyesore :)? it only affects the rear passenger door handles as the front are fine! The previous owner must've overexposed this side to the sun?
     

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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    chrome vinyl wrap from Amazon... about $5 per handle
     
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    Appreciate it! I was able to find a used oem door handle in much better condition than mine for $20 :) Thanks! Now, just need to find it for the other side.
     
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    Long ago I saw a Gen2 Trim package that came with plastic covers that pop on over the door handles... If it was my car I'd sand it down and use a spray paint can of plasti-dip on it and touch it up periodically.
     
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