C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Door Panels

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 10:47 AM
  #1  
jp101's Avatar
jp101
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Pompano Beach FL
Default Door Panels

any body have a fix for the door panel vinyl skin coming away from panel above arm rest. My 98 has the glue releasing under neath. bought some replacements from an 02 z06 at it has the same problem.
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:10 PM
  #2  
dougbfresh's Avatar
dougbfresh
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 25
Default

Have them recovered.
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 04:16 PM
  #3  
97C5owner's Avatar
97C5owner
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 2
From: Houston TEXAS
Default

Is there a less expensive option???
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 04:59 PM
  #4  
oakvillec5's Avatar
oakvillec5
Drifting
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,490
Likes: 17
From: Oakville, Ontario
Default

ttt
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 05:00 PM
  #5  
dougbfresh's Avatar
dougbfresh
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 25
Default

The substrate underneath fails, anything short of recovering will be short lived. A few have had some brief luck trying to get adhesive on the backside (after taking the panel off) but I think it's a short lived fix.
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:10 PM
  #6  
97C5owner's Avatar
97C5owner
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,049
Likes: 2
From: Houston TEXAS
Default

Originally Posted by dougbfresh
The substrate underneath fails, anything short of recovering will be short lived. A few have had some brief luck trying to get adhesive on the backside (after taking the panel off) but I think it's a short lived fix.
Oh well. At least that gives me a winter project. Think a lay person could tackle it?
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2010 | 06:36 PM
  #7  
dougbfresh's Avatar
dougbfresh
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,993
Likes: 25
Default

Originally Posted by 97C5owner
Oh well. At least that gives me a winter project. Think a lay person could tackle it?
What, a repair or recover? Winter's 1/2 over, better get moving.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Door Panels





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:54 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE