Scratches under doorhandles

[MrMke]

Does anyone know a way to protect the paint underneath the door handles from scratches caused by fingernails, rings and such?

[NSimkins]

I just make sure to wax the door handle area alot more frequently than the rest of the car just for this reason.I know I have also seen a type of clear plastic tape that you can cut into a section and place in that groove under the handle to protect the paint. I don't know where to buy this, but if someone else has let us know.Found a link.. something like this: http://www.3m.com/us/auto_marine_aero/a ... .jhtmlAlso referred to this type of product in this thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... =4824#4824
[Modified by NSimkins, 9:20 PM 8/29/2002]

[NovaResource]

Cut your nails

[MrMke]

Tell that to my wife...........

[NovaResource]

Seriously, Griots Garage sells clear film that can be cut to fit any place on your car. It advertised to protect the leading hood edge from stone ships and rocker panels from kick marks. You could easily cut it smaller and put a piece under each handle. It comes by the foot in 3/8", 2" and 4" wide strips:PAINT SAVING, CLEAR PROTECTIVE SHIELDThis clear, protective shield works excellent at protecting painted areas more prone to chips and scratches. (I cringe every time I hear a high-heel shoe hit a painted door sill.) Simply cut the desired size shield, apply positioning spray to the surface, move the cut shield into place, then squeegee out the Positioning Spray and you're done! An instant clear shield that protects your paint! Use it on front ends, along door edges, around tire wells, inside door jambs, along door sills, painted bumpers - I've had this protective shield on my wife's Suburban's door jambs for two years now, and I could peel it off at any time and the paint would still look brand new. Available in three widths. 12 mils thick. Sold by the foot. Not for use on plastic bumpers and repainted vehicles. http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp ... &SKU=77890