Plastic Door Handle Restoration

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.

Plastic door handle restoration.

Close the door and test the door handle again. Cleaning the panel with wax and grease remover is the best way to get the part clean without damaging the plastic. There are a total of three lock tabs on this plastic piece. Remove the plate and drill 1 16 in.

Pour a coin sized amount of olive oil on a cloth. Re wet the paper towels with the bleach solution as needed to keep them moist. Pilot holes in the center of each slot mark. Disconnect the two rods that attach to the handle one is for the lock the other is for opening the door.

One at each end and one in the middle. We had a pair of sun bleached plastic door panels from a 1974 dodge challenger that were in need of some restoration. 94 0 57 oz 23 24 23 24. When the door handle is in place tighten each screw one at a time.

Repair using jb weld plasticweld view. Use the plastic shims provided to shim the plate if necessary. View attachment 31361 10. Over time the sun eats away at plastic and eventually it starts to flake off much like how steel rusts.

Then screw it to the door frame. 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. Press the paper towels firmly against the surface of the plastic and let them stay there until the plastic has whitened. 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.

Adjust the strike plate until the door latches firmly then tighten the screws. Check the new door handle to see if it is working without closing the door. Olive oil can restore black plastic s natural color clearing up any faded or discolored areas. View attachment 31359 9.

Remove the door handle. View attachment 31356 view attachment 18384 8. All shower door hinges are special order we need pictures and screw hole measurements. Release return spring from plastic bracket before repairing.

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. Handle 1 hole shower door clear plastic shower door handle. Baby oil or linseed oil can also work as an alternative.