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Door panel debacle, when "close enough" is not good enough |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 20 2008, 06:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Apparently genuine, factory original, vinyl interior door panel material is as unobtainable as an original, early rain tray in concours condition. Even though the material and condition of my original '70 vinyl was excellent, there is not enough good material at the outer edges to properly grasp and stretch the vinyl taut over the new backing board.
Which leaves me with what choices? Original vinyl fitted poorly? Reproduction (about a 90% match)vinyl fitted perfectly. Or (fingers crossed here), a perfect match using leather? As you all know, leather door panels were not fitted to a 1970/4. Any other alternatives (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 10 2008, 11:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
My difficulties with these interior door panels to date have been:
Vendor #1. An absolute outrageous price (and I can't emphasize the outrageous adjective enough. Vendor #2. They re-did my door panels, kept the very marginal backing boards, and did a terrible job fitting new, non OEM vinyl. They also either lost or discarded my original vinyl. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Cost? A bit pricey. They have offered to re-do the door panels, still using the iffy backing boards. My confidence there is kinda marginal. Vendor #3. New everything here, backing boards and vinyl, but can't get an exact match. Price?.....very reasonable. My difficulty lies in that I've paid vendor #2 for the work, and even though the offer to re-do has been extended, I'm now wary of the quality of the resultant re-work. Additionally, with the original vinyl now missing, the match with the seats can't be guaranteed until the door panels are re-sent, re-upholstered and sent back. You'll notice I'm not naming names or trying to disparage anyone with this thread. When my car is finally back in my garage, I assure you that all those who have helped with the work and provided parts and service that to date has been exceptional will be noted, thanked and praised. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Those who have not shall remain un-named. It should surprise no one though, that the individuals on this Forum who have helped with moral support, advice, consul, and direction cannot be applauded, thanked and held in high regard enough by me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Paul |
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