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C5 Door Panels
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From: Murray River P.E.I.
C5 Door Panels
Have a 1997 Corvette Coupe.Door panels separating around armrest.Anybody else have this problem?If so any fixes other then replacing?Are new door panels subject to same problem?
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Burning Brakes
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From: PSL FL
I have the same problem and that is one of the reasons why I am looking at a C6. Sorry guys the interior fit and finish on the C5's are crap but other then that I love my C5. I want a C5 with the C6 interior. 
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From: Riviera Beach FL
My door panels were in bad shape, most of the drivers side covering was completely separated from the backing. I removed the door panels and sprayed trim adhesinThur some of the holes in the back of the panel. In places were it was near the edge of the door I peeled it away and sprayed in adhesive. I also made slits the length of the arm rest and added more adhesive.The panels were then laid on the ground, covered with a piece of plasticand buried in sand until the adhesive set. I covered the slits with the same arm rests that DeeGee used.
This was some what involved, but the price of new or even used panels is a bit much for what they are.
This was some what involved, but the price of new or even used panels is a bit much for what they are.
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Former Vendor
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From: Riviera Beach FL
I hope so. I would have purchased a quality set at a reasonable price without a second thought if I could find some.
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From: Midland TX
Wouldn't it be nice if someone sold the C5 panels with the textured C6 rubberized material? Only thing I really envy about the C6.