has anybody tried wrapping interior handle/trim piece with clothe or some other material?

[amangos]

thinking about pulling the plastic piece and using some adhesive and cloth or maybe a thin fake leather to give it a more premium feel and also get rid of the annoying plastic squeak that happens every time i open or close the door.

havent tried anything like this before, thoughts?

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[Big Blue]

Just be careful talking it off. The circular retainer at the forward top likes to break off.

 

[Motorpsychology]

I would search this forum or You Tube on how to remove the grey piece in order to wrap the edges of whatever material you are going to use around the piece, rather than just sticking it on and leaving the material edge exposed.

 

[amangos]

I would search this forum or You Tube on how to remove the grey piece in order to wrap the edges of whatever material you are going to use around the piece, rather than just sticking it on and leaving the material edge exposed.

the black piece that you grab to close the door, not the latch

 

[Max Crafter]

Not a job I would tackle as a home do it yourself job.
I would pay the price for an auto upholsterer to do it right.
Some things you just gotta bite the bullet on.

 

[RedDakooter05]

You could always buy some spray adhesive and some leather/pleather sheets and using an exacto knife just slowly wrap the desired pieces. Should be do able without removal of the panel.

I have this saved for some other projects in the future:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095C3J3SJ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNC9PX2

 

[Motorpsychology]

the black piece that you grab to close the door, not the latch

The hockey stick shaped grab handle? Same suggestions apply.

 

[Grumpaw]

the black piece that you grab to close the door, not the latch

That whole hockey stick cover pop's off very easily....simple trim panel tool under an edge and a bit of easy prying....take your time...easy pressure and you won't even damage the plastic push rivits holding it.

 

[amangos]

You could always buy some spray adhesive and some leather/pleather sheets and using an exacto knife just slowly wrap the desired pieces. Should be do able without removal of the panel.

I have this saved for some other projects in the future:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095C3J3SJ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNC9PX2

i want it between the two plasic peices so that it stops the noice they make

 

[RedDakooter05]

i want it between the two plasic peices so that it stops the noice they make

You can still do the same, just pull the trim off and wrap that in leather and trim off excess.

 

[P-38Ranger]

Mine doesn't squeak, but hard plastic were elbows go?
Always function before style.
Neoprene with fabric, 10 squares of Amazon.
My elbow stopped hurting. I thought it was the gym!!

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