Interior door handles melting

[BMWX5CHI]

Originally Posted by Arby1028

ECS has been a good/reliable source for parts and accessories over the years for me. If I can't find something on their website I call them and the customer service rep can usually find it. Prices are good and availability is very good.

(I'm not in any way affiliated with ECS Tuning other than being a satisfied customer)

Agree, very good place to find OEM replacement parts at decent prices.

[absentmathis]

Originally Posted by Gixxerboy63

man... I just paid $59 on ebay.

Check out furiousmethod.com

[gregg3gs]

sounds like shameless self promotion to me (ecs)

[Arby1028]

Originally Posted by gregg3gs

sounds like shameless self promotion to me (ecs)

Just passing on my good experiences with ECS and hoping others may benefit from their good selection and service.

[gregg3gs]

Originally Posted by Arby1028

Just passing on my good experiences with ECS and hoping others may benefit from their good selection and service.

The way it sounded was funny.

Guess where I get my part (sometimes)? Yop, ecs. Hahaha

[X5Cat]

My front passenger side handle melting, too.

Guess I'll be shopping ECS or eBay.

[PotsyDriver]

I had an unexpected fix with this problem. I ordered some inexpensive adhesive vinyl that I was going to cover the effected area in. I took off the door handle, and decided to paint the 'melting' area in some glue before covering it, with the hope that I could 'seal' the melting-ness. I used some of this WELDBOND glue that I had sitting around.

I painted the glue on and spread it out evenly with a small paint brush - I'm not sure if it has any special qualities beyond PVA glue. Within an hour it had dried clear and smooth. I decided to give it another coat, and just reinstalled the handle as-is without trying to cover it. Problem fixed. No longer melting & nice and smooth to the touch.

[lordshin808]

Originally Posted by PotsyDriver

I had an unexpected fix with this problem. I ordered some inexpensive adhesive vinyl that I was going to cover the effected area in. I took off the door handle, and decided to paint the 'melting' area in some glue before covering it, with the hope that I could 'seal' the melting-ness. I used some of this WELDBOND glue that I had sitting around.

I painted the glue on and spread it out evenly with a small paint brush - I'm not sure if it has any special qualities beyond PVA glue. Within an hour it had dried clear and smooth. I decided to give it another coat, and just reinstalled the handle as-is without trying to cover it. Problem fixed. No longer melting & nice and smooth to the touch.

interesting. got any before an after pics?

[PotsyDriver]

Originally Posted by lordshin808

interesting. got any before an after pics?

I don't have any before pics - but here's an after - below

It wasn't too bad to begin with (others look to have chunks falling off). This one just looked a bit messy. As mentioned the glue just sealed it and stop it melting any further. It's less glossy than it came up in the photo. Because it's in an inconspicuous spot I wasn't too worried about how it looked. I haven't thought about it since.

[X5Cat]

Mine is far gone and messy enough that I am just going to replace. Can anyone tell me where to find the interior color code or name so I can order the replacement?