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Black door handles

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by pnsji, Feb 21, 2024.

  1. pnsji

    pnsji Junior Member

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    I am curious if anyone has swapped the body colored handles with black handles? Since the Prius has black mirror covers, black handles might look great.
     
  2. Hammersmith

    Hammersmith Senior Member

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    It's a bit cost-prohibitive. The keyless entry sensor is in the handle, so I think you're looking at $200 for a keyless entry door handle and $70 for a non-keyless handle(LE/SE passenger door).

    I went the other way and color-matched my mirror covers. About $60 for a second set of mirror covers, then about $120 to have them painted at a body shop. Should be a little cheaper to paint if you don't have white or red(those are the 3-stage paint colors). You don't absolutely need the second set of covers, but it meant I could keep driving the car while the second set was getting painted.
     
  3. Dyjital

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    I'll agree with the above. You're better off plasti-dipping to see if you like it first. Easy to remove.
     
  4. pnsji

    pnsji Junior Member

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    What about the handle covers on ebay/Amazon? Will they impact the smart sensor/key?