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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6366 |
What do people think to these?
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29th Aug 2013 9:27pm |
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andy180 Member Since: 26 Aug 2010 Location: scotland Posts: 509 |
I have them and quite like them They look good and I doubt anyone apart from yourself would know they were covers Now: BMW 640d M Sport, Alpine White
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29th Aug 2013 9:48pm |
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hoppy_70 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Peoples Republic of Mancunia! Posts: 863 |
I put a set on mine because the original paint was worn on every handle. Painted them in Stornaway and IMO they look great. My Previous RR's!
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29th Aug 2013 9:49pm |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8516 |
have them on mine and they have an edge, but tbh i have stopped noticing them now, and they look better than the manky ones underneath. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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29th Aug 2013 10:17pm |
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Bellini Member Since: 11 Jan 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2261 |
I have them, obviously in silver, and felt the same as you regarding the edges. But I soon got used to it and the improvement in looks far outweighs those brief seconds when opening the door.
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30th Aug 2013 5:35am |
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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6366 |
So is everyone who has them saying the same thing, that they DO have this sharp inner edge?
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30th Aug 2013 6:57am |
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 |
The "sharp" edges are typical for the fabrication process of them. Removing the "sharpness" is a matter of elbow grease, take some sandpaper and smooth them out. I didn't like the look of mine (brushed stainless) as well as the rough edges. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
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30th Aug 2013 7:30am |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
I too feel its worth the brief feel to achieve a much improved "look". |
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30th Aug 2013 7:39am |
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ebajema Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: New Plymouth Posts: 4782 |
The cost of new door handles, plus the "difficult" installation make the covers a good alternative. I'm still happy I went for new handles (I got them cheaply) as the car was immobile due to parts not having arrived anyway.
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30th Aug 2013 7:48am |
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E4 GUY Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: London Posts: 513 |
As above , I don't like the sharp edge, but for the cost, prepared to live with it. Chipped Brunel grey wound me up every time I finished washing it.
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30th Aug 2013 10:47am |
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TugRR Member Since: 11 Jan 2011 Location: Bakewell Posts: 1199 |
Been following this one with interest. My new motor also has wear and tear to the handles - but also the recesses behind them. Covers won't sort that out . . .
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30th Aug 2013 1:27pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6408 |
I put some cheapy plastic chrome ones on, a much better look than the flaking brunel originals. These have just started to oxidise a bit on the vertical faces, after a couple of years, but still look very good. Also, being "chrome", rain water collects and stays on top so you can get a wet hand when opening up. Not a problem with the edges though, hardly notice it now. Fact is it is easily reversible if one wants to go back and get a paint job. .
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30th Aug 2013 5:18pm |
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NormanP Member Since: 15 Mar 2013 Location: Oxford Posts: 136 |
Actually they can - you can sort the wear out on the recesses with these if you find them to your taste: https://www.pimpmyrange.co.uk/products/doo...01s7g458e1 Haven't tried them myself, but had the Java Black door handle covers from the same people on my previous 322 and they were good - and I didn't notice sharp edges. Norman Current LR: L405 Vogue TDV6 (MY 2014) Aintree Green/ Ivory interior Past LR: L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 (2002); Discovery series1 V8 (1995) |
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30th Aug 2013 5:43pm |
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TugRR Member Since: 11 Jan 2011 Location: Bakewell Posts: 1199 |
Thanks for the link, Norman . . . . but . . . . polished stainless steel . . . . not a cats chance in hell !
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30th Aug 2013 9:35pm |
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