Chrome delete on white model 3 - white or black door handles?

[deenko]

I have a white MS and have black handles and love it.

BUT,

I would like matching white handles just as much.

BUT

If the white handles were not the exact same white as the body, I think it would look tacky. At this point, then would rather have the contrast, so Black handles it is!

Can I vote for all three colors variations?

 

[EerieP]

For the white on white folks, it's hard to tell in the picture, is the color match good enough where they look exactly the same?

 

[Boourns]

For the white on white folks, it's hard to tell in the picture, is the color match good enough where they look exactly the same?

That's my question. If you can match it, white handles would look the cleanest. Otherwise, black to match the rest of the chrome delete.

 

[TurboCJ]

I would prefer the white if it would match...

The Abstract Ocean option made me say no...

 

[ppower]

I will be going with Franz and his decision to do body colored handles on his red as well as the silver show cars. Part of the minimalism is to make them fade away so you don't even notice them.

Come to think of it, if the pearl white vinyl is close, what if the chrome delete were done in white? The windows are already large, and the black just makes the window look a bit bigger still. hmmm

 

[lupend88]

The purist in me will have a difficult time choosing white handles, because there is no way that the white wrap will match exactly with the white paint. I’m sure it will be close but never perfect. But if you choose black, there is nothing to match. I chose black and I love the look!

 

[TurboCJ]

The purist in me will have a difficult time choosing white handles, because there is no way that the white wrap will match exactly with the white paint. I’m sure it will be close but never perfect. But if you choose black, there is nothing to match. I chose black and I love the look!
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Slap a carbon fiber spoiler on that M3 and call it done!

 

[omar]

Whoa!! Wasn’t expecting this much action on this thread… I’m even more confused now. Damn. I don’t think either option will be a bad descion...

 

[Highcastle]

I say black, for what it's worth. I like contrast more than a uniform slab of color, and would prefer it on Franz's car as well.

How much are you guys paying for this? I want to get a tint at least, but if this stuff is relatively affordable, I might go for it. I watched some videos where they did chrome delete + ceramic coating and, well, it does look pretty good...

 

[omar]

I say black, for what it's worth. I like contrast more than a uniform slab of color, and would prefer it on Franz's car as well.

How much are you guys paying for this? I want to get a tint at least, but if this stuff is relatively affordable, I might go for it. I watched some videos where they did chrome delete + ceramic coating and, well, it does look pretty good...

I found one shop in the Bay Area that will do the chrome delete for $550. Most shops are charging close to $1000!

 

[1.21GW]

I think the white handles works best in principle. I want to do that as well. However I have the same concerns as others about the ability to match the color. I’m torn, but hope some suppliers will figure it out.

 

[T34ME]

I think the white handles works best in principle. I want to do that as well. However I have the same concerns as others about the ability to match the color. I’m torn, but hope some suppliers will figure it out.

I think I may have my painter just shoot the handles with Tesla Pearl White paint.........if he can etch the chrome to get the paint to stick. He is a young Mexican who does beautiful work. We'll see. What's half a car dollar extra in the scheme of things? (one car dollar = US$1,000)

 

[rlb4]

For those who prefer black. Matte or satin black for the handles and the window trim?

 

[KFORE]

For those who prefer black. Matte or satin black for the handles and the window trim?

Matte, for sure.

 

[gjunky]

I was going to vote black until I saw the picture. White handles with the black trim actually looks really good. Might still go with black on my upcoming red 3

 

[boriszima]

I like White. Majority of cars door handles match in color to the body of the car. It might be hard if not impossible to get pearl white trim.

 

[AtlasReardan]

They both look great for different reasons. White looks a little sleeker, black looks a little meaner.

But I ordered a blue car, so what do I know?

 

[robrighthere]

I found one shop in the Bay Area that will do the chrome delete for $550. Most shops are charging close to $1000!

Can you let me know which shop is doing it for that price?

 

[omar]

Can you let me know which shop is doing it for that price?

Mum sports in Fremont. I’ll post pics as soon as it’s done. Appointment on Tuesday.

 

[JohnC]

Black Handles.