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

[TurboCJ]

@omar Abstraction Ocean should use your photos! Looks like a closer match.

 

[JTesmod3]

This might be a bit against the grain but I decided on white handles. They're not a 100% match (handles from Abstract Ocean) but they're close enough to where they don't drive me mad.

I actually had black handles installed at first but the shop did a sloppy job with them so it made my decision a bit easier. Black handles looked great as well, definitely more of a stealth look but ultimately I'm happy with my decision.

Thank you again for your input everyone! This forum is a great place to create and share and I truly value that.


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Looks amazing, contrast looks great too but matching the color on the door handles could never get played out (assuming the color match is good enough)

 

[kwintone]

That looks great, nicely done!

 

[omar]

@omar Abstraction Ocean should use your photos! Looks like a closer match.

Thanks! Based on their website pictures I thought the same thing. They are much more of a match in person. Maybe I'll send them something.

Looks amazing, contrast looks great too but matching the color on the door handles could never get played out (assuming the color match is good enough)

I agree. I think it looks more "stock". Both look amazing.

 

[pete8314]

Thanks @omar

In my defense, I had to apply every color option in fairly quick succession, it was 108f, and the clouds kept messing with my lighting conditions! On reflection, I should probably have done them inside! Feel sorry for my wife (who drives the Model 3), I don't think she's had all 4 handles matching for months now

 

[kaiyul]

This might be a bit against the grain but I decided on white handles. They're not a 100% match (handles from Abstract Ocean) but they're close enough to where they don't drive me mad.

I actually had black handles installed at first but the shop did a sloppy job with them so it made my decision a bit easier. Black handles looked great as well, definitely more of a stealth look but ultimately I'm happy with my decision.

Thank you again for your input everyone! This forum is a great place to create and share and I truly value that.


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Wow! It came out great! Are the wheels powder coated? If I may ask, where/how much? I have been wanted to powder coat my sport wheels the same color.

 

[omar]

Thanks @omar

In my defense, I had to apply every color option in fairly quick succession, it was 108f, and the clouds kept messing with my lighting conditions! On reflection, I should probably have done them inside! Feel sorry for my wife (who drives the Model 3), I don't think she's had all 4 handles matching for months now

Haha. Understandable. Looks great in person. Great product! Thank you!

 

[omar]

Wow! It came out great! Are the wheels powder coated? If I may ask, where/how much? I have been wanted to powder coat my sport wheels the same color.

Yes! Powder coated “turbine grey” from OCDetailing in Fremont. Cost $800 which is pricey but they did a great a job!

 

[follow.johnny]

Not sure if this has been posted or not but someone made a video comparing black and white door handles.

 

[omar]

Not sure if this has been posted or not but someone made a video comparing black and white door handles.

Haha. Yeah that's my video. I just uploaded it.

 

[JTesmod3]

Haha. Yeah that's my video. I just uploaded it.

are those vinyl stickers?...where did you get the chrome delete and the white/black handles done? also the rims where was that done...thanks

 

[omar]

are those vinyl stickers?...where did you get the chrome delete and the white/black handles done? also the rims where was that done...thanks

Yeah, vinyl stickers from abstract ocean. Installed them myself. Chrome delete done at auto design pro and powder coating done at OCDetailing.

 

[follow.johnny]

Haha. Yeah that's my video. I just uploaded it.

Lol oh perfect! Great job on the video! I like both but prefer the black handles since the white isn't an exact match to the Pearl White.

 

[ronin]

Yeah, vinyl stickers from abstract ocean. Installed them myself. Chrome delete done at auto design pro and powder coating done at OCDetailing.

Power coat looks nice! How much was it to coat them? Did they say how long it would last?

 

[BLKMDL3]

Power coat looks nice! How much was it to coat them? Did they say how long it would last?

He said $800 earlier

 

[ronin]

He said $800 earlier

Ah thanks, My bad for thread skipping.

 

[HelioCentrick]

I'm eagerly awaiting my Pearl White with the 19" Sport Wheels. What I've seen here looks awesome! @Allb18c yours is the closest to what I am looking for in almost a pure white car. I wonder if anyone has powder coated the silver wheels white? I know that some black will always live on the car so changing all the chrome to white isn't going to achieve a lot, but I really want the wheels to match the paint. Black on Black is great, so is White on White.

 

[ChiKid24]

Going to get a satin black chrome delete on my white model 3. Thinking of getting the brake calipers and front and rear emblems painted red. I've got the aero wheels, but bought the wheel kit and lug nut covers. Anyone else go with or considering this look? I think the red on front and back might add a nice pop, especially when combined with the calipers. Having trouble finding pictures or videos of anyone doing the same. Otherwise would just go with black on the emblems.

 

[oripaamoni]

black handles all the way! see mine bellow, I went with gloss black, actually having the rest of the mirrors wrapped today as well as some more PPF

 

[ChiKid24]

Nice oripaamoni. You do a tint too? If so, what %?