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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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? Experience with, preference, input, chrome handles

I have been thinking about getting some chrome handles for my truck and would like any comments or experience on them. Is there a specfic brand that is better than another? The prices seem to vary quite a bit on ebay, so I don't know if some are just cheap quality? Thanks all
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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I have a set of chrome door handle covers, on my stock door handles, that i cannot get off the handles. So, i am not going to try breaking them. Instead i'd rather someone trade me their stock handles straight up. anyone?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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I'll keep you in mind Kris. What I'd really like to find is something like stainless complete replacement handles, or so I think. Do you have any problems with the overlay hanging up when you open the door? I saw some on an ex and the handle seemed a little loose, allowing the overlay to sorta bind.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Nope, i didnt cheap out on these. The only difference from stock is appearance,and they are in good shape.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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i got the chrome handles about 4 years ago and there still holding up well..the stock plastic handle broke in 30 bellow weather... i got the chrome handles off Ebay but dont remember the seller or the price....
 
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I live in Florida where it is very hot and humid and I have had my plastic stick-on chrome covers on my truck for almost 2 years and no problems-I also have the tailgate handle cover and the mirror covers....I do wax/polish them all about every 2 weeks espessely the mirror covers as they get all the bugs and crap from the road on them.
 
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