2002 T-Bird interior chrome door handles -chrome peeling off

[Bobwheeler]

The chrome is peeling off both interior door opening handles which are made of plastic. Local chrome shop estimates $275 each to rechrome. Ouch. Here's an option. They cover a complete car in chrome vinyl, why not these handles. A whole roll is $20.00 or less. Anybody do this yet? I'm going to give it a try and will report back.

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[ronmc1204]

The chrome is peeling off both interior door opening handles which are made of plastic. Local chrome shop estimates $275 each to rechrome. Ouch. Here's an option. They cover a complete car in chrome vinyl, why not these handles. A whole roll is $20.00 or less. Anybody do this yet? I'm going to give it a try and will report back.

Ours has same issue. Curious how it works out

 

[Angry Bird]

I had the same issue with the inside door handles on my 02 Lincoln LS . One actually broke! I managed to find a set on e-bay for relatively little $ and they are the same as on my 02 Retro Bird.

 

[PLE999]

Yes, indeed! Same problem on or 2005 50th Anniversary. Please keep us updated.

Thanks!

 

[biddle]

The chrome is peeling off both interior door opening handles which are made of plastic. Local chrome shop estimates $275 each to rechrome. Ouch. Here's an option. They cover a complete car in chrome vinyl, why not these handles. A whole roll is $20.00 or less. Anybody do this yet? I'm going to give it a try and will report back.

Yes, indeed! Same problem on or 2005 50th Anniversary. Please keep us updated.

Thanks!

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2002 T-Bird interior chrome door handles -chrome peeling off

I’m new to the forum today. I found lots of good information. ThanksDoes anybody know where I can get driver’s side chrome and passenger’s side chrome interior door handles for my 2002 T-Bird? The chrome on mine is peeling off and has resulted in some nasty cuts. Failing replacement...

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[tomstoysy2k]

The chrome is peeling off both interior door opening handles which are made of plastic. Local chrome shop estimates $275 each to rechrome. Ouch. Here's an option. They cover a complete car in chrome vinyl, why not these handles. A whole roll is $20.00 or less. Anybody do this yet? I'm going to give it a try and will report back.

Hit me up the end of the week when my parts car gets here. I jus might be able to help you out.