Gummy Door Handles

robertg · 10-11-2021, 04:24 PM

Curious to know how many are dealing with "gummy" door handles. After 7 years of ownership my drivers door handle has developed a very tacky feel. Looked on realoem to see if the handle was a individual part but it looks like it is part of the entire door card. Any ideas how to reduce this tacky/gummy feel?

AustinGelbM4 · 10-11-2021, 06:39 PM

Known problem. Fortunately mine changed under warranty.

TractionControlDelete · 10-11-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robertg

Curious to know how many are dealing with "gummy" door handles. After 7 years of ownership my drivers door handle has developed a very tacky feel. Looked on realoem to see if the handle was a individual part but it looks like it is part of the entire door card. Any ideas how to reduce this tacky/gummy feel?

My brother had this happen on his car. We used this:

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Orig.../dp/B001339ZMW

Maryan425 · 10-11-2021, 07:27 PM

I had the same problem on my car and decided to go with these from amazon as a replacement. They are made of ABS plastic and the process is fairly simple.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

N44RP · 12-06-2021, 08:24 AM

Let me save you the hassle and potential agony of pulling off your door panel.

Slip these on and call it a day bud

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0825...b_b_asin_title

cbertels · 12-06-2021, 10:28 PM

I have that same issue in just the driver handle. I ordered the covers like other recommended but haven't received just yet.

bmwgvsc · 12-28-2021, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N44RP

Let me save you the hassle and potential agony of pulling off your door panel.

Slip these on and call it a day bud

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0825...b_b_asin_title

I’ll second this. I had the same issue and ended up getting carbon fiber looking handles that match the other carbon fiber trim pieces perfectly, highly recommended.. had mine on for over a year and no issues whatsoever.

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Maryan425 Private 31 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F15 35d Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (2)	I had the same problem on my car and decided to go with these from amazon as a replacement. They are made of ABS plastic and the process is fairly simple. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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N44RP Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 299 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East iTrader: (0)	Let me save you the hassle and potential agony of pulling off your door panel. Slip these on and call it a day bud https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0825...b_b_asin_title
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cbertels Captain 1216 Rep 775 Posts Drives: M3 YMB-SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	I have that same issue in just the driver handle. I ordered the covers like other recommended but haven't received just yet.
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