I used a CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit off Amazon. It lasted a year and has started to cloud a little bit on the top surface. They are sending me a free redo kit. So didn't last as long as I would like but good customer service.
There is a hook on the pivot side, opposite side from the key hole side, that breaks of and lets the handle move do it can't go back down fully. I had the issue and just kids replaced the handle.
For the back passenger side, a drivers side from a non sliding door will work. I got a back...
I got a white handle at pick n pull. My 5 is red. It was a safety issue because some times it would not keep the door closed. It was $20 or so. I keep an eye on eBay, CL, and parts places for one in my color. No hurry as I'm not selling it anytime soon. And it is on there passenger side and I...
Yes, sometimes. I figured out it was related to the outside handle not going all the way back in. If it would not latch when closing play with the handle and make sure it popped in all the way in.
I had a similar issue. The 'hook' part of the handle on the inside rear broke off. Door would not close if the handle did not get pushed back in properly. I went to pick and pull and got just the handle part and it resolved my issue. Just need to get it painted to match.
I put a replacement carpet in my Miata. I hung it on a fence and sprayed it with hose until the water ran out clean and let it dry before I put it in.
It you are pulling the carpet anyway you could give washing it a try first.
I used trackmotive from RockAuto last year. I've only put about 5k miles on them but I have not had any issues so far. I have a manual transmission, too.