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DMACHINE188
08-25-2009, 01:07 PM
is it possible to change the ugly ass fabric stock in the s13 door panels ive seen it removed but never changed. i went to a shop the other day and they told me it wont b able to b done. if anyone knows anything thanks and pics r appreciated
5t341tH
08-25-2009, 01:13 PM
search noob. this has been done countless times
KA-Kait
08-25-2009, 01:14 PM
yes, you can. i think people just use fabric glue and a lot of time/patience. i've seen pictures before but can't find them. sorry >.<
blackrms13
08-25-2009, 01:16 PM
never seen it done?
so many ppl have DIY'd and put fabrics on the door panels/center console/glove box
ThatGuy
08-25-2009, 01:16 PM
If the shop can't replace that, then they are a shitty upholstery business.

Search around, it has been done, and explained before.
Touge Noob S13
08-25-2009, 01:35 PM
How I did it:
1. Remove door panel.
2. Remove old fabric.
3. Get the new fabric and place it over the door panel as if you were to glue it on, mark the places where you will cut it.
4. Cut along the lines you made (its ok if it comes out being a bit bigger than the door panel area)
5. Mask the parts of the door panel that dont have any fabric (dont want that tacky glue to make a mess)
6. Evenly spray the tacky glue on the door panel area.
7. Place your new fabric in the door panel area.
8. Trim the fabric if neccesary.
9. Let the glue dry.
10. Put the door panel back in the car and enjoy your new door panels.

Tips: Use a hair dryer or heat gun on the fabric to strech it, this will take out the wrinkes.
scottie
08-25-2009, 01:42 PM
Boooooooo. I thought this thread would be about customized door panels. Like made from scratch. Must I do everything myself?
KA-Kait
08-25-2009, 01:43 PM
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/91802-how-reupholster-door-panels-glove-box.html


^^ found it
Touge Noob S13
08-25-2009, 01:49 PM
Hmm, the tweed on my door panels came off pretty easily and it didnt leave any residue. That guy had to cut part of the fabric, if you use a something to heat up the fabric you will not have that cut.
ThatGuy
08-25-2009, 01:55 PM
Hmm, the tweed on my door panels came off pretty easily and it didnt leave any residue. That guy had to cut part of the fabric, if you use a something to heat up the fabric you will not have that cut.

No I didn't, mine came off no problem. :ddog:
Touge Noob S13
08-25-2009, 02:01 PM
No I didn't, mine came off no problem. :ddog:


LOL :kiss:
exitspeed
08-25-2009, 02:01 PM
This topic is probably in the top 20 frequent threads of Zilvia history. This thing should have been locked at hello.
CrimsonRockett
08-25-2009, 02:04 PM
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/91802-how-reupholster-door-panels-glove-box.html


A link has been provided.

Now, use it.

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