MartinE Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Decided to check the door internals for rusty bits. Good news, no rusty bitsBad news, the driver side door card is badly water damaged.The vinyl trim is in good condition so I think my best options are to either make a new door card myself, or find a motor trimmer who can make one for me.What have others used to make door cards ( 3mm masonite, 2.8mm ply, other ?).What is the best method to attach the vinyl to the new backing (staples, glue)Any recommendations for a reliable motor trimmer in the Newcastle area. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 good excuse for some RS door cards no?http://appbiz.com/rsrsarsamericadoorpanels.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinE Posted 12January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Thought about it but its the start of the slippery slope First door trims, then air ducts, then heater bypass, then....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 I would use Masonite or craftwood. Craftwood would likely be closer to the original thickness. Sand the edge so it won't cut the cover. Use contact adhesive ( spray on from a craft shop probably easier) to fix the cover. Edit: I would also seal the material against the weather after fixed. Best to make a new plastic backing as well if it's damaged. OMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 12January, 2016 Report Share Posted 12January, 2016 Marine Grade ply would be the go, Resistant to moisture & rot comes in 3mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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