Thorium06

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I was wondering if anyone out there has experience in sueding the door panels the correct way, and would be willing to help me redo mine. I did mine awhile back only to find out two things, first I used the wrong material, and second I am not very good at arts and crafts ha. Anyways I have the right material now (red suede) but I am afraid to attempt this myself again only to achieve poor looking results. I would have no problem buying pizza or drinks for volunteers. Any takers?

nnj

ill take the pizza and drinks and watch

Thorium06

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dam that was my plan lol jk

jamesfg49

I can't physically help you but I'll give you some pointers.

Remove the stock material off the panels, then take off the adhesion/glue on the panel. You can use either acetone or laquer thinner, pour a little bit on a rag and start wiping away. Once all the glue is gone, trace out your material on the panel and trim with a sharp razor blade. Now, tape off the part of the door panel you don't want to get glue on, best bet is blue 3M tape. Lay down your material and spray one thin tack coat of 3M90. Don't use anything less or it will eventually pull off. Also tack coat the door panel. Let 'em quasi dry til they are tacky then put another coat on the door panel and the material and stick 'em together. Best bet to get the edges of the material to tuck down in that little groove area is a bondo spreader.

It's pretty easy just take your time.

STlTCHES

I'd be more then happy to help you out man.
I've done my whole headliner pillars and all in black. Wasn't too bad just take your time like James says. Oh and if you have a heat gun / hair dryer it helps alot when you need to soften it up to re-tact or something.
Down side is I live in Aurora though.
Lemme know if you have any questions or am down my way when it gets warmer out.