External door grab bar - removal?

Chiprchuk
Chiprchuk Member Posts: 23
in Modifications & Upgrades
The grab bar on the outside of our 2019 320s Boondock door is pretty rusty. So, I tried to remove it for sandblasting and painting. I removed the screws but the thing won't budge. Has anyone removed one? Is it epoxied on or? 
Tab 320-S Boondock Edge 2019
T/V Ford Ranger 2023 4x4

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  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 1,981
    I've removed the standard white plastic handle.
    It was held by screws and a double sided tape.
    Heat might relax the tape + you could ask nüCamp for suggestions.

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  • georgianwinds
    georgianwinds Member Posts: 41
    I also removed the white plastic handle from my 2019 320 CS. After removing the screws I had to gently pry it off. There was a sealant / caulking material holding it on. The sealant easily peeled off and cleaned up before attaching a newer and larger black handle. One of the 4 screw holes needed some work before attaching the new handle. I applied a new layer of clear sealant as well.

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  • Chiprchuk
    Chiprchuk Member Posts: 23
    I sent a note to nuCamp support and they advised they do use double-sided tape and sent this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEbOheeHe3A to review how best to remove it. Thanks Everyone!
    Tab 320-S Boondock Edge 2019
    T/V Ford Ranger 2023 4x4

  • rcarlson1957
    rcarlson1957 Member Posts: 265
    georgianwinds Where did you get the new black exterior handle? Have a link?

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    North Texas
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  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    edited November 2022
    We replaced the clear lucite handle on our 2018 TaB400 with the new TaB Boondock grab handle.  Works quite well. The top screws covered the original mounting holes, and the lower ones were covered with stainless steel screws
     Cheers 
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.

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