["body color" chrome bumpers & "shaved" door handles]

So, I've been thinking (?) about my "needing chrome" bumpers and doors with handles and separate locks.

Who has painted their 'chrome bumpers' body color? If done, now what do you think?

Too late did I realize the '77 (mine) had both exterior door handles and door locks. I prefer the 'look' of an integrated exterior door handle & lock. An Idea (?) popped into my head today - "shave" the handles & locks and replace with key-fob operated lock/latch. Who and done this and what are pitfalls? Would you do it again?

Bill