Cheap BMW 3 Series Door Pull Handle Restoration!

In this video I show you how to restore your drivers door handle on your E90 or E92 BMW. This works if you have a black interior and should be similar for other BMW models.

The rubberized coating applied at the factory on the drivers side door pull handle will peel over time. It can be quite the eye sore and unfortunately you cannot purchase that part separately. It comes along with a new door panel which could get quite costly.

In this video I show you how to remove all that coating and freshen up the look. I also remove it off the window switch plate to ensure it all matches.

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[erizzle]

Before I saw this video, I thought it was gunk buildup on mine. Used alcohol swabs and quickly noticed it was removing some kind of “interior dye” or something. So I just removed all of it with little alcohol wipes. No panel removal necessary. Bare plastic looks glossier than painted but looks great in comparison to the half worn situation I had!

[bacolando]

I couldn't love your videos more. You are what we in Sweden call a "warrior soul". (It's a very good thing)
You are so important to all the E9x DIY'ers out there. Thank you brother!

[JohnnyZ]

I love how long and in depth your videos are! 💯 Great content!

[filipkozaric]

Great video, didn't respray mine, ordered a new set of handle and windows switch, melted the plastic provided on handle and filled other holes with epoxy resin and screwed with screws that come in set with handle, and I have also put epoxy over the screws. So this will hold 100%, maybe even better than original. And looks perfect, also color is exact. Thanks for the gide video, best regards and keep up a good work 👍

[loveordie]

By the time you're done, your rides gonna look like it just came from the dealer. I look at mine every day thinking why did BMW put that stuff there in the first place.

[KCBAELS]

If you ever end up selling this car you gotta charge like 20k for it or something... just link your channel in the listing. Basically a heavily modded/brand new car. Better than new. I have watched a ton of your vids but only thought to sub today. I have only done like 1/10 of the stuff on the channel but it has saved me tons of money and headaches. Cheers from atlanta!!

[DENIEL]

I WISH THERE WAS SOMEONE LIKE YOU I THE LA AREA THAT COULD HELP ME DO THIS TO MY E 90, EXCELLENT JOB BRO.

[ianstoysmgs]

Boiling water ! i've done this myself, just pour boiling water or very hot direct from the kettle on the removed parts, the rubberised coating simply crinkles and can be brushed off with a stiff brush, I left mine unfinished.

[daveyks]

This is perfect and timely! I have the same problem and have been looking to fix this for a week! Thank you!

[Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

I did the same thing. But, I was able pry around it and get blue tape all around and under it, so I didn’t have to take the door apart.

[juangastelum]

I took off all the plastic off the dash panels and the door handle, but had i known i could brake it down this much it would of been so much easier. I ended up going with a gloss black on all my trim. Great job on the tutorial!

[lucamueller]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks

[paulmcdermott]

If you leave the door in one piece you can get it all cleaned just using vinegar. Won't have to take door apart

[trade]

I painted those parts black and it came out perfect.
Probably less trouble painting it then waxing.

[borislavdimitrov]

How is the glued part holding up after a couple of years? Thanks.

[kirkbryan]

Hi 👋, I totally enjoy your knowledge on BMW . My 09 BMW 335i convertible outside touch don’t work when touch it … it doesn’t open or close when i touch it ..what could be the problem? Thanks

[brianr.]

Did the door panel squeak or rattle at all after this process? I think that would drive me nuts more than the peeling finish. I'm a little apprehensive with all the "welds."

[ThreeSeven]

Thank you for this video. The plastic piece you rip off at 5:20 is not attached on my door (I can see all the plastic tabs), so my weekend project is now to snap it into place. Not sure HOW it even comes off to begin with, but whatever.

[edgarrivera]

look way better then it was....I did a wrap on my wood trims and I will be doing this next on my 2008 328xi

[Wergrun]

I would suggest for anyone else doing this to order a drover door lock gear replacement. I dont remember what exactly it was called but it was a pain trying to get the door card off and get the door to un latch to replace it. Or get a whole new door latch mechanism