I would love to find someone who hasdealt with this. It seems to be such a common problem, you would think someone has...
C5 door panel blues
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Those affected do to as well. If it were still under the original factory warranty, not GMPP it would be replaced.
As said I've only heard about people who used a needle but personally never saw the results.
A new panel is pricey so I'm willing to wait a bit until the economy stabilizes, as mine continues to de-laminate until I buy a new panel.
Sorry that's the only solution I have.
As said I've only heard about people who used a needle but personally never saw the results.
A new panel is pricey so I'm willing to wait a bit until the economy stabilizes, as mine continues to de-laminate until I buy a new panel.
Sorry that's the only solution I have.
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Try some upholstery glue
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If it is on the arm rest area, then do go with the Vette Essentials arm rest cover. Excellent product and really feels good on the arm.
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I have the same problem. I just got Firethorn red door panels and the black part has pulled loose. I took 3M super high spray glue and sprayed everything I could through the door handle opening. Let it dry and a little and the pressed it all done.
It worked well on everything expect the armrest. So my next step is to get the VE armrests. Once they come in I will make a 4"-5" long cut along the door panels armrest and shot the same 3M glue into the door panel. Once it sets up I will cover the cut with the new VE armrests.
Only way I can see getting it done.
It worked well on everything expect the armrest. So my next step is to get the VE armrests. Once they come in I will make a 4"-5" long cut along the door panels armrest and shot the same 3M glue into the door panel. Once it sets up I will cover the cut with the new VE armrests.
Only way I can see getting it done.
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I have the same problem. I just got Firethorn red door panels and the black part has pulled loose. I took 3M super high spray glue and sprayed everything I could through the door handle opening. Let it dry and a little and the pressed it all done.
It worked well on everything expect the armrest. So my next step is to get the VE armrests. Once they come in I will make a 4"-5" long cut along the door panels armrest and shot the same 3M glue into the door panel. Once it sets up I will cover the cut with the new VE armrests.
Only way I can see getting it done.
It worked well on everything expect the armrest. So my next step is to get the VE armrests. Once they come in I will make a 4"-5" long cut along the door panels armrest and shot the same 3M glue into the door panel. Once it sets up I will cover the cut with the new VE armrests.
Only way I can see getting it done.
i have the same issue
