Door handle Inlay - lettering wearing off
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Door handle Inlay - lettering wearing off
Hello everyone, small cosmetic issue i have, is that the lettering on the drivers side of the door handle is wearing off. I am probably not the only one with this issue.
I assume that the insert cannot be purchased seperately? Anyone any suggestions?
Thank you
I assume that the insert cannot be purchased seperately? Anyone any suggestions?
Thank you
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Jun 25, 2023, 03:58 PM
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Ok, I took the time today to work on the car.
With rebrushing the aluminum I ment using the scotch pads I have to brush my watch bracelets (I am a watch enthusiast as well) in case of scrathes or refinishing. That is also the easiest way to get the rest of the lettering off.
The refinished handle looks like this (sorry car is dirty):
I ordered brake caliper decals in different sizes. I used the smallest which is a tiny bit larger than the original (I like it better though), side by side they look like this:
And this is the finished result. Make sure the surface is absolutely clean for the application:
I really like the end result. I actually like the slightly larger lettering better than the original one. That is though highly depending on your taste.
With rebrushing the aluminum I ment using the scotch pads I have to brush my watch bracelets (I am a watch enthusiast as well) in case of scrathes or refinishing. That is also the easiest way to get the rest of the lettering off.
The refinished handle looks like this (sorry car is dirty):
I ordered brake caliper decals in different sizes. I used the smallest which is a tiny bit larger than the original (I like it better though), side by side they look like this:
And this is the finished result. Make sure the surface is absolutely clean for the application:
I really like the end result.
I actually like the slightly larger lettering better than the original one. That is though highly depending on your taste.
Last edited by PilotR; Jun 25, 2023 at 04:02 PM.
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"Duct tape fixes anything"? 
Perhaps, more seriously, use a layer of that aluminum duct sealer tape (don't cover the KEY icon) then use the Jaguar lettering that folks apply to their brake calipers.
Once you 'restore' the lettering, ask a detailing shop for a piece of leftover PPF (Paint Protection Film) to prevent it from wearing off in the future.
Perhaps, more seriously, use a layer of that aluminum duct sealer tape (don't cover the KEY icon) then use the Jaguar lettering that folks apply to their brake calipers.
Once you 'restore' the lettering, ask a detailing shop for a piece of leftover PPF (Paint Protection Film) to prevent it from wearing off in the future.
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I had the same issue. I bought used and the "AGU" was almost completely gone. I just removed the remaining letters so it didn't look so worn, rather than a "J AR"
Can't see it when locked or driving, and I don't need the door handle to remind of the my car manufacture.
Also, get the cool leaper or growler puddle lights to distract . . .
Joking aside, I would restore mine too, if there is a quick, cheap, and clean fix.
Can't see it when locked or driving, and I don't need the door handle to remind of the my car manufacture.
Also, get the cool leaper or growler puddle lights to distract . . .
Joking aside, I would restore mine too, if there is a quick, cheap, and clean fix.
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The first F Type I saw used for sale at a local deal had this issue. It was a 2015 with under 30k and the lettering was almost completely gone. I wonder if this was another issue with earlier models similar to the issue with the interior sticky button issues. What year is your F Type? Mine is a 2016 and no issues yet but still very low mileage-18k.
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The first F Type I saw used for sale at a local deal had this issue. It was a 2015 with under 30k and the lettering was almost completely gone. I wonder if this was another issue with earlier models similar to the issue with the interior sticky button issues. What year is your F Type? Mine is a 2016 and no issues yet but still very low mileage-18k.
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I have a MY2015 built Oct 2014 and there is zero wear on the driver's door handle including the Jaguar script.
And it's a year round daily driver so that handle gets plenty of use.
But I don't even touch that script area let alone rub my thumb over it.
And it's a year round daily driver so that handle gets plenty of use.
But I don't even touch that script area let alone rub my thumb over it.
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The approach that I went with is rebrushing the aluminum trim there (which I already did for the driver side). The finish is really good now with the fresh brushing. I ordered different sizes of the Jaguar Logo to see what fits best. I ll post the result here in this thread.
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Mine is like this on only the passenger side, which was interesting to me because naturally the driver's door gets opened and closed more often, probably, right? I made a theory that the driver's partner/passenger maybe had painted nails or longer finger nails, which forced them to use their thumb and pointer finger knuckle to operate the door handle in order to protect the nails, leading to the wear.
Who knows though! But I would also like an easy fix, tho I may consider just removing all together. How does one go about doing that?
Who knows though! But I would also like an easy fix, tho I may consider just removing all together. How does one go about doing that?
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Mine is like this on only the passenger side, which was interesting to me because naturally the driver's door gets opened and closed more often, probably, right? I made a theory that the driver's partner/passenger maybe had painted nails or longer finger nails, which forced them to use their thumb and pointer finger knuckle to operate the door handle in order to protect the nails, leading to the wear.
Who knows though! But I would also like an easy fix, tho I may consider just removing all together. How does one go about doing that?
Who knows though! But I would also like an easy fix, tho I may consider just removing all together. How does one go about doing that?
IPA (Iso Propyl Alcohol) on a MF cloth will probably work without any problems.
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Have you determined the cause of the wear.
If it is mechanical ie rubbing on guide or similar on inside of the door then replacing with another overlay will just wear off again unless you sort out the original friction point
or more unlikely do you think it is someones/your other half's thumb rubbing it off. In that case serves you right for marrying a concreter.
If it is mechanical ie rubbing on guide or similar on inside of the door then replacing with another overlay will just wear off again unless you sort out the original friction point
or more unlikely do you think it is someones/your other half's thumb rubbing it off. In that case serves you right for marrying a concreter.
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Ok, I took the time today to work on the car.
With rebrushing the aluminum I ment using the scotch pads I have to brush my watch bracelets (I am a watch enthusiast as well) in case of scrathes or refinishing. That is also the easiest way to get the rest of the lettering off.
The refinished handle looks like this (sorry car is dirty):
I ordered brake caliper decals in different sizes. I used the smallest which is a tiny bit larger than the original (I like it better though), side by side they look like this:
And this is the finished result. Make sure the surface is absolutely clean for the application:
I really like the end result. I actually like the slightly larger lettering better than the original one. That is though highly depending on your taste.
With rebrushing the aluminum I ment using the scotch pads I have to brush my watch bracelets (I am a watch enthusiast as well) in case of scrathes or refinishing. That is also the easiest way to get the rest of the lettering off.
The refinished handle looks like this (sorry car is dirty):
I ordered brake caliper decals in different sizes. I used the smallest which is a tiny bit larger than the original (I like it better though), side by side they look like this:
And this is the finished result. Make sure the surface is absolutely clean for the application:
I really like the end result.
I actually like the slightly larger lettering better than the original one. That is though highly depending on your taste.
Last edited by PilotR; Jun 25, 2023 at 04:02 PM.
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Thank you.
Considering the people questioning where does this come from. It is clearly the use of the handle that makes the lettering dissappear over time.
If you are grabbing the door handle by the aluminum surface the printing will rub off eventually. Which is something that some owners do, because they are grabbing the handle as an oldschool handle.
Especially older people tend to do that.
The only way to get that logo 100% bulletproof is to laser engrave it, but I guess that was a bit too much for Jaguar to do.
Considering the people questioning where does this come from. It is clearly the use of the handle that makes the lettering dissappear over time.
If you are grabbing the door handle by the aluminum surface the printing will rub off eventually. Which is something that some owners do, because they are grabbing the handle as an oldschool handle.
Especially older people tend to do that.
The only way to get that logo 100% bulletproof is to laser engrave it, but I guess that was a bit too much for Jaguar to do.
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That's a bit ageist - I'm in my 70s and certainly don't hold the handle like that.
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The caliper decals I got from etsy.
Shop is called caliper stickers:
www.etsy.com/en-gb/listing/1038566326/jaguar-2020-brake-caliper-decals
Last edited by PilotR; Jun 27, 2023 at 07:21 AM.
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