Installing Chrome Miata Handles

[Jovian2k]

Those brushed aluminum you saw from ebay were from a 04 Mazdaspeed Miata, I like them! bidding was a bit high though I think it ended at $65, keep looking I am sure the chrome ones will be on ebay soon

[Dark_Rider2k3]

Those brushed aluminum you saw from ebay were from a 04 Mazdaspeed Miata, I like them! bidding was a bit high though I think it ended at $65, keep looking I am sure the chrome ones will be on ebay soon

Yeah haha we saw the same one

I am not sure the Aluminum would look in my car though

I'm going to look @ more pics of 'em and try to get an idea of what they'd be like...

but yeah, i'm just going to keep looking on Ebay, as i'm not in a real big hurry (I have a nice bundle of parts coming in from Trevo that i'll be messing with first)

[Jovian2k]

Here are the brushed aluminum ones from the Mazdaspeed Miata...

[Dark_Rider2k3]

hmmmmmmmmm.........

those aren't that bad at all... I might just grab them instead (they might go better with my silver interior..)

[rekognize]

a bit off topic, but what about the miata chrome outer handles?
would they fit?

[bluechro]

I haven't tried myself, but I'm almost positive I've seen that question before, and the answer was a definite no.

[Mooneggs]

yeah I will definately be looking for the brushed aluminum ones

I'm not a fan of chrome.... but after looking at this auction (not sure if it was the same one... the handles actually look like a gunmetal color and not aluminum??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04 ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jovian2k]

Just ordered some brushed aluminum handles for anyone looking for miata handles check out this website they have tons of miatas they are parting out... guy Tom is very nice and helpful also.
http://www.partsgroup.com/default.aspx? ... urseB=true

[SuperK]

Hey aren't those the chrome covered plastic ones ... HAHAHA

But that's what it says in the original post, I NEVER EVER said they were metal handles.... nope, nope, didn't do it. Don't know what you're talking about. Did you hear anything? I didn't. Oh, look, candy!



Haha, i'll snap a picture of the whole door panel so you can see how it blends with the interior, sure.

I ended spending 75 shipped for both handles. They're pricey, but the price of adding sensible, clean, attractive and well-built mods to your car is high.

[colinsmx3]

I think someone edited there original post!

[SuperK]

I think someone edited there original post!

Negative sir, the original post is original. It would have said, "edited by "blah blah" this number times total" on the end of it or somthing similar. But I "do not recall" any other previous thread that might have gotten deleted that I'd say such a thing.

[Jovian2k]

Just got my Mazdaspeed Miata brushed aluminum handles... they are really nice. I believe they are just painted over chrome handles because uninstalled, some of the unviewed portions of the handle are chrome. Have a much better feel and appearance though!

[Mooneggs]

so in your opinion would we be better off just painting our black handles with a super tough brushed aluminum enamel?

[Jovian2k]

so in your opinion would we be better off just painting our black handles with a super tough brushed aluminum enamel?

For the shear look of the handles, it would probably be just the same to paint the black handles with a brushed aluminum paint/enamel. However these miata handles (I am including the chrome ones because of what others have said) are much more solid and sturdy feeling so those may be a better choice to paint (if you so desire).

[SuperK]

No matter which way you slice it (I kind of like mine diagonal) the miata handle(s) are still stronger and sturdier. Less flex and better feel in general.

I wouldn't use ANY type of enamel, though. On anything. I've had bad luck using enamels when painting one of my laptops. If it's something you grab every day, don't do it! Is the conclusion I drew. If you paint your handles or any part that is going to see abnormal abuse, I would suggest just picking a high quality color, such as a car paint or such, and sealing it with a super-tough clearcoat afterwards, such as Pelucid.


Here's a tip I got from someone who does alot of boating: The marine environment is one of the harshest. If it's good enough for marine use, it's good enough for ANYTHING.