Sandman door handles

[wbute]

I read on another forum that the black door handles on sandmans were not chromed. The ones on my ute are plain metal under whats left of the paint. Is this a Sandman only thing? I suppose the paint would have stuck better if they were not chromed first?

[ozbox]

any holden vehicle that had things painted that should be chromed were left natural...always a diecast component ...started back in fx or 48/215 for the purists...

the best part to buy if you are looking to get something chromed is a painted diecast part as it doesnt pit...so you get a perfect rechromed part..

[wbute]

Ahhhh. Makes sense. Might be a way of confirming some sandmans? I know doors are changed easily though.

[stickthis]

Yes its a helping factor.

Other cars did have the black door handles though. Like the HZ GTS, HX GTS and others.

Cheers
Jason

[crazymanr1]

Yes its a helping factor.

Other cars did have the black door handles though. Like the HZ GTS, HX GTS and others.

Cheers
Jason

Not knowing any better I replaced my black door handles on my van with chrome ones

[Gas On]

Gday,

There aint nothing wrong with upgrading to chrome crazymanr1, If you use the van everyday then they are definately more durable!

Cheers

[crazymanr1]

Your right Gas On, and the van was also black in colour and chrome was what I wanted to make them stand out.

[Gas On]

Gday,

Of course, otherwise you wouldnt be able to find the door handles in darkness after a few drinks!

Cheers

[kaido17]

chrome and black go together good too

[adam perth]

HZ / WB ones are different to previous models, in that they have the grooves on the outside.

another pet hate of mine when they are on the wrong model.