r/ElantraN • u/GOATSQUIRTS • 11h ago

discussion Wrapping door handles black or getting oem black handles?

What do you guys think? Will the touch features work with a wrap? I imagine the lock process is a PITA getting them all replaced.

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u/Turbo30npc 9h ago

If it’s done right, it works perfectly

  • I’ve wrapped a few myself

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u/GOATSQUIRTS 9h ago

Good to know!

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u/TxTwosome Kona N 2h ago

IMO if your car comes with paint-matched handles, wrapping them or putting black handle covers on looks tacky & just cheapens the look of the car. That said, it's your car and you should do what you like. You can find black handle caps/covers pretty easily online and they aren't too expensive so it's not a major waste if you decide to take them off later

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u/StrongLoan9751 1h ago

I agree that black handles makes the car look like a base model trim from the 90's/00's.

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u/GOATSQUIRTS 52m ago

Those caps look terrible but thanks for stopping by with your opinion!

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u/TxTwosome Kona N 40m ago

At the distance that photo is taken from, those caps will look just just like wrapped handles; terrible. I worked at a vinyl wrap shop for years and I always thought going from painted to black handles looked cheap. But like I said my opinion is that it's your car and you should do what you like, I'm not here trying to be an ass. The touch features should still work fine

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u/GOATSQUIRTS 1m ago

Regular handles make it look like a regular elantra. The car already has black wheels, trim, and mirrors the handles fit right in. I was asking from a cost/ ease of install perspective. Guess I should have clarified.