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Exterior door handle protection

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dave7739, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. Dec 27, 2023 at 11:22 PM
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    dave7739

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    I've got a scratch on my driver side door handle(looks like it's from a ring, could have been something else), any ideas on how to cover or protect from future damage?
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2023 at 11:47 PM
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    Vinyl. Someone make already make a precut insert.
    Are you referring to the actual handle or the door underneath?
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2023 at 12:40 AM
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    the handle
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2023 at 1:14 AM
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    That’s just scratching the paint, I’d wrap it or be more careful, same as the rest of the painted surfaces.
     
    Chew, Dec 28, 2023
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  5. Dec 28, 2023 at 1:58 AM
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    you could get a truck, use a truck like a truck, and not worry about it. It's not a Ferrari F40.

    never seen anything for outside of door handle
    only thing I know of that's good at protecting paint is ceramic coating. Which is expensive.
     
    TacoTuesday1, Dec 28, 2023
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    Anyone know if the chrome door handles are more scratch resistant? I know the old school chrome on metal is more scratch resistant but I'm not sure about the painted on chrome.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:24 AM
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    wear a glove is a good inexpensive option.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:30 AM
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    Amazon has black covers but there was a post here about someone installing them and then losing the keyless lock function
    $20 DLOVEG Exterior Door Handle Cover Compatible for 2016-2020 2021 2022 2023 Toyota Tacoma Accessories Door Handle Protectors for Tacoma(with 4 Smart Key Holes, Glossy Black)
    https://www.amazon.com/DLOVEG-Exter...coma+Door+Handle+Covers&qid=1703773707&sr=8-4
    Not vouching for this product, it’s just the first one with a cut out for the door lock touch area that I found when I searched
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2023 at 6:49 AM
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    One can also have a truck, use it like a truck and not trash the hell out of it. I think maybe you're confusing daily driver truck with contractor truck or even dump truck.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    Agree, nothing wrong with taking care of something. I'm looking for an 82 or 83 Toyota Pickup in mint condition and in hopes someone like the OP cared for it.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2023 at 6:45 PM
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    Thanks for the responses, I was just asking if there is something out there that would be functional and looks good. The thing is I don't wear rings so I can't be more careful, I was just looking for proverbial "ounce of prevention"(even though it's too late). As far as the "F' it's a truck" mentality I get that too. I just like to keep things in as good condition as possible
     
    dave7739, Dec 29, 2023
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DLOVEG Exterior Door Handle Cover Compatible for 2016-2020 2021 2022 2023 Toyota Tacoma Accessories Door Handle Protectors for Tacoma(with 4 Smart Key Holes, Glossy Black)
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