Pull bonnet (hood) and boot(trunk) levers

[bigmds]

My old style release levers (replaced on 02 model) have worn where my big feet catch them as I get in the car, the silver paint has gone to leave just the ugly black plastic. What options do I have to replace them:

- I could repaint them (regularly)

- Find some metal replacements (preferred option)

- Put black boxster parts on (yuk)

- upgrade to the later electric releases (£$£$)

Anyone have any ideas or other suggestions?

:help:

[gchu]

I saw my friend used aluminum tape to mask out the worn area. It looks pretty good compare to replace both latches. Give it a try.

[KarlS]

I replaced both levers with new (under warranty, fortunately) and then cut a piece of 3M clear vinyl film to protect them. This is the same material that ArmourFend and others use for rock chip protection on the exterior. You can buy it in sheets and cut to fit.

I changed the vinyl tape about once a year, as it would get scuffed but the handles themselves stayed like new.

Karl

[bigmds]

It must be relatively easy to get it cast the part in alloy, there would be a good market out there especially with the same part being used in the boxster, anyone know of such a manufacturer?