View Full Version : DIY - Touching up the door armrest


dieseldriver99
12-15-2006, 05:46 PM
I did something today that is so easy but make the car look so much newer, it's really incredible in its elegance.

My driver's side door armrest or handle had lots of little chips in the paint, it really bothered me, and even if the car is like 8 years old, I still did not appreciate it.

So, today, I took a Testor spray can, color is "Seagull Gray" and sprayed some on a plastic spoon, like those you get at Wendy's.

Next, I took a small brush you use to paint model kits, and applied some on it, brushed off the excess, and touched up the door handle areas where there was black marks (paint chipped) and all of it is now gone. I can't believe how close it matches, and can't tell, it just blends right in.

I even applied it to the driver's seat edge where it gets worn after the driver enter/exists the car.

Now it looks like it just came from the Showroom, amazing!

Now, keep in mind that this will work only if you have gray interior.

If I do decide to sell this car, people will think this car is BRAND SPANKIN' NEW!

98estorilm3
12-15-2006, 06:04 PM
is ur interior dove gray? and is this the armrest on the left of the driver?

dieseldriver99
12-15-2006, 06:06 PM
It's gray but I do not know the exact name BMW calls it. Yes, it's the LEFT driver's side.
is ur interior dove gray? and is this the armrest on the left of the driver?

dieseldriver99
12-16-2006, 12:47 PM
I forgot to mention, it's FLAT SEA GULL GREY, they sell them at Hobby Stores.
It's gray but I do not know the exact name BMW calls it. Yes, it's the LEFT driver's side.