Fix Broken Cracked Chrome Handles on Lexus GX 460 - Replace, Repair, or Paint | Child Safety Lock

The chrome handles on my 2015 Lexus GX 460 were cracked and ugly. Further, the child safety lock on one of the doors was non-functional. I fixed my problem myself for cheap. In this video I'll show demonstrate a number of ways to resolve this problem. First, you can paint (or plasti-dip or wrap) the chrome portion of the handle, even while the handles remains attached to the vehicle. Second, you can replace only the chrome portion of the handle. Third, you can cover the entire handle with an aftermarket cover. Fourth, you can replace the entire handle assembly. With this approach, you can even swap the front door original RFID sensors to the new handles. This DIY video also shows you how to replace the entire door lock actuator, if needed. See links below for parts to do all of the above.
Link to Amazon products used in this video:
New door handles (chrome or black): amzn.to/3QUdYnm
Door handles covers (chrome): amzn.to/44VTccT
Door handle covers (black): amzn.to/4e6q8nl
Panel trim removal tools: amzn.to/3VaSEwt
Door lock actuator (rear left): amzn.to/3wLiqhu
Panel trim retainer clips: amzn.to/3WQcTkb
Auto primer paint: amzn.to/3yqcXwU
Automotive trim paint (black): amzn.to/4bloH2p
Automotive plast-dip: amzn.to/4dPQBoV
Attach phone holder to windshield with magnet: amzn.to/3yMJfCs

[@kengecheung9929]

Wow, you’re the first one who has shown how to replace the chrome insert only. Thanks! Quick questions, what adhesive did you use? Did you remove the old adhesive first?

[@drwisdom1]

Very thorough video.

[@JonathanMarkMorgan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

i plasti dipped the chrome on my 22... do you have a vid on how to change out the rfid sensors?