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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 11, 2016

Deteriorating door handle -- solved -- see update below

There is a handhold/handle next to the door of my trailer, mounted to the side wall. It is getting gritty and crumbly from weathering -- the trailer is four years old and has been used a lot -- and it is stored outside, on my driveway, so it gets a lot of Calif sunshine (UV rays). Can this handle be replaced? Is there some magic fluid (Armor All??) that can rehab the weathered surface? Should I just wrap it in duct tape? Or tell my wife to wear gloves to go in and out of the trailer?

Thanks in advance for suggestions!
  • Dan, I would be inclined to sand it smooth, then paint it with epoxy paint.
  • The old joke, old suitcases never die, they just lose their grip, applies. I would wonder why it is failing, and replace it.