Plastic Door Handle Restoration

Disconnect the two rods that attach to the handle one is for the lock the other is for opening the door.

Plastic door handle restoration.

Check the new door handle to see if it is working without closing the door. Re wet the paper towels with the bleach solution as needed to keep them moist. Olive oil can restore black plastic s natural color clearing up any faded or discolored areas. Over time the sun eats away at plastic and eventually it starts to flake off much like how steel rusts.

We had a pair of sun bleached plastic door panels from a 1974 dodge challenger that were in need of some restoration. Close the door and test the door handle again. Adjust the strike plate until the door latches firmly then tighten the screws. Handle 1 hole shower door clear plastic shower door handle.

Cleaning the panel with wax and grease remover is the best way to get the part clean without damaging the plastic. View attachment 31356 view attachment 18384 8. Close the door and hold the strike plate in position while you mark the screw slots. Doing this will help to make sure there are no alignment issues with the new door handle.

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. Release return spring from plastic bracket before repairing. 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. 94 0 57 oz 23 24 23 24.

Sort filter. Then screw it to the door frame. Repair using jb weld plasticweld view. Pour a coin sized amount of olive oil on a cloth.

Baby oil or linseed oil can also work as an alternative. Shower door handle w magnetic catch choose color shower door handle. Remove the door handle. There are a total of three lock tabs on this plastic piece.

Use the plastic shims provided to shim the plate if necessary. Remove the plate and drill 1 16 in. View attachment 31359 9. View attachment 31361 10.

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. All shower door hinges are special order we need pictures and screw hole measurements. Pilot holes in the center of each slot mark. Press the paper towels firmly against the surface of the plastic and let them stay there until the plastic has whitened.