[highenergy]

just wondering how to get my door handles from chrome to black?????

 

[Matemorh]

just wondering how to get my door handles from chrome to black?????

You'll have to paint it or buy handle cover!
If you ever paint it, give some feedback!! Lot of Canadian don't like chrome! You could also trade it with an US owner!
Or you could look in scrapyard for Hyundai/Kia door handles that fit the Forte/Koup (I was quote 250+ for ONE full door as they do not want to sell the handle alone!)
GL

 

[FEARtheFOX]

I have been informed that the sedan LX in canada have body coloured handles. Their front handles are also the same as the koups. Therefore you could order a set if the sedan comes in the colour of your koup. Check with your local parts manager first.

Part numbers: 826511M050, 826521M060, 826521M050

 

[Koupster # GP]

The chrome door handles looks ok on my red Koup, but would also prefer red or black...In South Africa both the 4 door and 2 doors come with chrome.

 

[blackmafia]

Bro u mean this .... i used sticker stick over it

 

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I love my colormatched handles.

They're OEM Forte LX handles.... I also got the rear trim taken care of. I couldn't stand it!

You could always have yours painted, or vinyl covered.

 

[MikeDWhite]

I know there's this stuff out there called DiNoc that can make chrome trim look matte black.

 

[Osakeru]

just get the covers they sell in ebay, I think I saw carbon fiver door handles and black once alot of people have done that mod

 

[highenergy]

what kind of sticker did you use and how?
thanks

 

[FEARtheFOX]

I'm having my handles replaced this week. I order new ones to have them painted. I hope to either sell or trade mine to the US so I can provide others in my area with painted ahead of time.

@highenergy: if you go into your parts department have them order you sedan handles. They should already come in black. Then have dealer replace them and sell yours to USA.

 

[SubtleStyle]

Anyone know where I can get the carbon fiber covers? I've looked on eBay for the past couple weeks and haven't seen them. I'd rather not paint them because I'm not sure if I'm going to like it.

Fear, how much does it cost from the dealer to get two new handles?

 

[Rapol]

Kia 08-10 Forte Cerato Carbon Skin Door Handle Cover: eBay Motors (item 260549221896 end time Sep-04-10 07:12:33 PDT)

They are very easy to find, but here you go. Im waiting for them...

 

[Rapol]

The covers arrived today!! almost one month waiting..but they are here!!

PS. I debadged the trunk and was wondering if i could paint the emblem black with normal enamel spray paint. If it can be done i would also like to paint the trunk chrome lid and the chrome grill.

 

[Aidensgrand]

get those windows tinted nice n dark and that car is really gunna look bangin

but those are the same door handle covers i have on mine. still holding strong

 

[Rapol]

Yes im going to get them tinted(35%) but im investigating the price and warranty. Plus tinted tail lights.