Thread: Fixing my door panel

quote: Originally posted by schtephanie The white (or light green) layer is made of some kind of fibrous material (not plastic). No matter how many times I cleaned it to get the adhesive/foam off I could never get anything to stick onto it. So I am in the process of taking it off but it is a PITA to remove. Hopefully the upholstery adhesive that I got at autozone will do the job sticking the fabric to the bare heavy plastic. DP-Jedi I am...

quote: Originally posted by operator I tried that, both the flammable and non-flammable types, and all 4 doors are separating again after a year. I had cleaned the under panel of all older adhesives and foam, but the contact cement doesn't seem to hold up well in this South Carolina heat and humidity. I think I'll try the 3M 8088 next. Should have done that in the first place The trick is in getting rid of all the foam between the...

I used the DAP/Weldwood solvent-based first, then the non-solvent water-based second and neither one lasted over a year. Not exactly the result I was looking for.

I failed miserably at trying to get the original piece back on. My guess is with weather changes and me leaving it off for so long that it has now shrunken. I cannot get it realigned to cover the whole area and match up with the edges for the LIFE of me. I called around for some quotes and it's anywhere from $40 - $80 dollars per door to get it reupholstered at a pro shop. I'm still thinking about what I want to do, but I have to do...

Mine didn't come out so well either.... I'm not very happy with it. And yes, it was my passenger side. I don't know what I'm going to do.

This is what I saw in use at the upholstery shop I visited when I asked what should I be using for projects like this: https://is30.eporia.com/company_97/58927.gif?qlt=80&cell=200&cvt=jpeg http://www.perfectfit.com/24783/148...pray-Grade.html What the hell is it with this site and images not being visible? grr..

This is a great fix. I did it last week, hardest part was getting the bottom layer of the insert off the panel. But a problem started less than a week later, all four door panels are coming unglued and I don't know what to do. I used a new can of 3M Rubber & Vinyl 80 Spray Adhesive (good for headliners) and it just started letting go. Any ideas out there on what to do now?

Maybe get one from a boneyard? Nationwide search here I did a quick search on door trim panels in and around Harrisburg VA and James Madison University (which is where I assume you are located, GO DUKES) I found the right side interior front door panel, grey, for around $75.00 or there is one in Wisconson for $35.00 (plus shipping of course). This is a handy website to have. The nationwide auto parts recycler network. Look up inventory in...

VERY NICE!

DP-Jedi Where did you get the vinyl? I love how that looks w/ the tan interrior! I have been thinking bout doing the same thing. Now that I see how good it looks, I want to get it even more now! Thanx for the pix! As well as the how to!