"leather" pulling away from backing on door panel

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Feb 19, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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ericdwong

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[QUOTE=Oldvetter;1559036001]

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Originally Posted by BrianWe

I had the same problem with my 2004. It developed after the warranty expired though. I solved it with a set of leather armrests from Vette Essentials. An upgrade I highly recommend

This is what I did also.

WOW that iI likee that color combination, the center lid looks sharp!

Feb 19, 2007 | 11:06 PM

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thanks for the tips, my wife is a nurse. I'll have her get the needle. Thanks

Feb 20, 2007 | 01:14 AM

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Try the needle and glue routine - that does sound promising.

Feb 20, 2007 | 05:05 AM

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Trying to figure out how the glue will activate in a closed space like that - seems like it would just stay in liquid form - like in the tube? Guess not?

Feb 20, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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I would like to give this a try but have no worldly idea where to get a needle from!

Feb 20, 2007 | 11:38 AM

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BrianWe

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Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I have a question about this solution?

If the vinyl is "pulled away" from the backing, and you attach a vette essentials arm rest, which just glues on to the vinyl, won't the arm rest be loose....?

The armrests go on with a strip of double sided tape which was located in the center of the armrests. I suppose if you have a really bad problem, then this won't work. If you have a spot where you can use the tape, the armrests will help push down the loose vinyl so it really is not noticeable with a casual glance at the door.