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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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I HAVE A 03 ZO6 WITH 17K MILES,SOLID BLACK INTERIOR,

what can be done about the material seperating from the door panel,is there a fix without recovering the hole door panel,

i guess the glue is letting loose do to the heat inside the cars
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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its not real bad,but i no its there
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I put Vette Essentials arm rest covers over mine. Softer and look great.

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I was told you can take a syringe and inject some kind of adheasive under the cover and re stick it...
Sounds feasable.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill K
I was told you can take a syringe and inject some kind of adheasive under the cover and re stick it...
Sounds feasable.
Question is what kind of glue?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by oneshot
Question is what kind of glue?
Maybe check with an arts and craft store, I really don't know...
Sorry.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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I would try gorilla Glue. I don't care how hot it gets, if you can get it to set, its over. Its not going anywhere. It works on the back convertible windows which is holds glass to cloth, so should work on cloth to plastic
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what has anyone alse done, it seems to be were its stretched in bends
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Driver's door is doing that as well. New panel is about $400.

I haven't decided what to do about it yet.
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Why not check with an upholstery shop. Maybe they can recommend the right adhesive.
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Originally Posted by captcruz
I would try gorilla Glue. I don't care how hot it gets, if you can get it to set, its over. Its not going anywhere. It works on the back convertible windows which is holds glass to cloth, so should work on cloth to plastic
I am a woodworker and can say DO NOT use gorilla glue for this application. This is great stuff for certain applications but has a certain amount of foam expansion which I would imagine would look terrible under the vinyl causing a bulge. My .02 but I'm sure I'm right.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
I put Vette Essentials arm rest covers over mine. Softer and look great.

This is what I did. Awsome upgrade.
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BrianWe that looks great,but my arm rest are not cracked at all,back behind were you have the pads on the arm rest is were the material is just letting loose from the panel and also alittle in front of the door open handle bezel

i no vetteessentials as the arm rest but that want help

thanks tho
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Originally Posted by 7thson
I am a woodworker and can say DO NOT use gorilla glue for this application. This is great stuff for certain applications but has a certain amount of foam expansion which I would imagine would look terrible under the vinyl causing a bulge. My .02 but I'm sure I'm right.
Try a sryinge and a good Super Glue. The upholsters I spoke to told my to buy a new panel. DUH!!!!! When I said no way one suggested a heat gun and applying pressure on the offending part and another suggested the syringe and glue method.

I ordered the armrest. Hides the wrinkle and provides a more comfortable place for my arm (& looks good too.)
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I bought a used set from Gene's Kar Shop, forum sponsor, 1-866-200-9133. Don't remember price but do remember it was way less than one new one. Money well spent. In the not to distant future there will be a heck of a market for rebuilt if you can figure out how to recover as used parts will also delaminate in time.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
I put Vette Essentials arm rest covers over mine. Softer and look great.


That is what I did.
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