C5 door panel blues
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Racer
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From: GREENVILLE SC
C5 door panel blues
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
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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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I was told you can take a syringe and inject some kind of adheasive under the cover and re stick it...
Sounds feasable.
Sounds feasable.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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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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Racer
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From: GREENVILLE SC
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
i no vetteessentials as the arm rest but that want help
thanks tho
Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
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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From: Milton FL
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.
