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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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what happened to the indention by the handle?

A brighter blue would of been a better color choice.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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looks good.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Its not really finished yet ,just like a mock up for now .Im planning on taking it back apart and using a high tack spray to really mold it to the door . That was the best color blue i could find so i just went with it
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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any DIY on removing the door panels to gain access to this section?
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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removing the door panel is easy theres only 3 screws one behind the little access door and 2 behind the big handle trim, then there are like 4 screws that hold the bottom part of the midsection on and a couple plastic welds but dont take them apart unless u have a plastic welder kit
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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looks ok. it would have been better if it was darker, would have gone with the dash
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Ahhh thats why it looks wavy. You didnt take out the mid-section of the door. You dont need a plastic welder to put the piece back on. You take some small screws and just screw it back on. You will get a much better fit with the suede and it wont look wavy on the top.
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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hmm...The color of the suede doen't really match well w/ the painted Interior pieces. Maybe if you didn't have the door handles painted it look better!
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Sorry, but that looks really bad. I know you're not done, and I hope it turns out much better when you are.
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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ok so heres the finished product and i know some of you disagree with the shade of blue but again thats the best i could find
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I think it looks awesome.
I have a small tear in my driverside door in the mid section and I want to either replace it, or do this.
You should have done a step-by-step for noobs like me.

If you can direct me to any good info, it would be appreciated.

Nice work!
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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that looks a million times better. Seriously that is an awesome job.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:48 AM
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Looks good!
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Workmanship looks good but not a fan of the color.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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How much did you spend on this complete mod?
I'm guessing you took off the stock fabric first, right? (stupid question)
Now I really want to do it... but with a dark gray/black suede...
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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Well ya know what man..I think you did a great job. It's not really my color but that doesn't matter. CONGRATS! I would love to suede out my panels. Maybe after i do my seats.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Looks much better now!



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