Exterior Door handle removal

[Gobsheene]

Do you need to take the door cards off to remove the exterior door handles? 

 

The well/indent behind the handle on mine is rather scratched and i'd like to wet sand/polish it back into good health. 

 

Does anyone know the handiest way to get these off? Or even better a way to buff in there without taking them off? 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

[skodacarman]

Just a wild stab in the dark, but how about T-cut on a cotton bud?

[FB011964]

Just a wild stab in the dark, but how about T-cut on a cotton bud?

That's what my Ex used to use on her face as oil of olay wasn't strong enough .......she looked good from a distance