By Addlight - Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:32 pm
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:32 pm
#72287
This project started with something I saw Stan (MrMerlin) do: he recovered the door panel inserts with Pascha material. I thought this would look great and add a little brightness to my otherwise all black interior. My existing inserts are fine, so I figured I would cut new ones that I can swap in or out.
Has anyone done this? If not, is it because they have a better idea, an easier idea? Any suggestions as I move along to make the project better/ easier?
I bought some 1/8" fiberboard and shaped it to match the insert. I will test fit it and sand until it is right. Once It is, I will use it as the template for the insert on the other side.
Then, drill the holes for the clips (plastic clips at top and metal tabs on bottom), cover it in 1/8" foam and then cut pascha and shape it to the insert. Pull it tight and adhesive it to the back, then 1/8 staples to hold the back. Insert the clips and put it all in the car. The one bummer is I will lose the stitching that is in the factory insert. I have no tool that will stitch through material and 1/8 inch wood like Porsche did.
Again, comments, suggestions welcome. If anyone is interested, I can post the templates, dimensions and patterns once I have them right.
Matt
Has anyone done this? If not, is it because they have a better idea, an easier idea? Any suggestions as I move along to make the project better/ easier?
I bought some 1/8" fiberboard and shaped it to match the insert. I will test fit it and sand until it is right. Once It is, I will use it as the template for the insert on the other side.
Then, drill the holes for the clips (plastic clips at top and metal tabs on bottom), cover it in 1/8" foam and then cut pascha and shape it to the insert. Pull it tight and adhesive it to the back, then 1/8 staples to hold the back. Insert the clips and put it all in the car. The one bummer is I will lose the stitching that is in the factory insert. I have no tool that will stitch through material and 1/8 inch wood like Porsche did.
Again, comments, suggestions welcome. If anyone is interested, I can post the templates, dimensions and patterns once I have them right.
Matt
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86.5 black/black, 5-speed, no rub strips, always undergoing some experiment
86.5 black/black, 5-speed, no rub strips, always undergoing some experiment