63 Avanti door handel

[Lenny R2]

I want to get my door handels chrome plated again.There is a
little chrome cover on the outside would i be able to take
it off&after it is plated put it back on the handlealso how
would i take the key cylinder out&reinstall it.
Thank you for any help in this

Lenny
Atlanta Ga.

[bige]

If you are talking about the lock cylinder itself the cap is stainless steel and can be polished, don't try to take if off the lock cylinder. It's easier to polish it all togther anyway.


R2 R5388 @ Macungie 2006________________ 1988 "Beater" Avanti

[mbstude]

If it's stainless, I know a guy who can really make it look new.

Matthew Burnette
Your Friendly Stude Trim Bender

Starlight Stainless
912-253-3037

[Retired]

I have never known an Avanti with key hole covers. To avoid "flash" in the chrome, best to remove the handle from the base and associated parts.

Richard

[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by Lenny R2

I want to get my door handels chrome plated again.There is a
little chrome cover on the outside would i be able to take
it off&after it is plated put it back on the handlealso how
would i take the key cylinder out&reinstall it.
Thank you for any help in this

Lenny
Atlanta Ga.

You need to remove the lock cylinder before plating.

JDP/Maryland

[Colgate Studebaker]

Yes it needs to be disassembled (the entire handle/base unit) before plating. The lock cylinder also is removeable without a lot of work. If you have a repair manual, it will help some. Be patient and it can be done by yourself. B.V.