privateer56 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hi all, i have an 87 GL coupe and an 85 GL wagon and the wagon has some serious cancer on the top of the door panels (where you rest your arms). The coupe is just starting. It looks like they used a cushy foan backed vinyl that was glued to a metal base. Is there a replacement vinyl that i can do all the doors with? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Following for my own needs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigEqualsBakon Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 The only thing I can think of is to get some sheets of flexible foam (I used ones for a bed when camping) it's usually yellow of blue. Maybe try to find some thinner sections, cut it the desired shape and maybe try glueing it to the metal? Then for the outside you could try applying some vinyl from maybe a fabric store, with a glue or maybe sew it on before you glue the foam to the metal? I've not done this myself and this is all I can think of off the top of my head. You could always try finding one in a scrapyard and taking out some door cards, but good luck finding a coupe. Custom door cards aren't unheard of though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetime90 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 vacuum formed vinyl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer56 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 hours ago, onetime90 said: vacuum formed vinyl I don't understand. What is it and where would I get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetime90 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Its how the piece was made originally. I would ask custom stereo and interior shops if they know anyone doing it.. Or, youtube some videos and try your hand at DIY. Never done it myself. Just sharing info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer56 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Ah, ok, worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerGloyale Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 the upper panel unscrews from the rest of the panel. It is easy to wrap the upper panel in new vinyl. Seen it done many times. choose yer color and go for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer56 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 4 hours ago, FerGloyale said: the upper panel unscrews from the rest of the panel. It is easy to wrap the upper panel in new vinyl. Seen it done many times. choose yer color and go for it. BRILLIANT! I thought they were one piece. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) I will be doing this on a Loyale, but have a question. I plan on using marine vinyl, but see it comes in 3 different styles. 1) vinyl, fabric backing 2) vinyl, foam 1/8" thick backing 3) vinyl, foam 1/4" thick backing I'm thinking option #2 is the one I want, just asking to see if any of you have done this and which would be better? Edited June 8, 2020 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 @Nico Follow along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I just picked this up from Ebay, should do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) OK, the vinyl arrived yesterday. Yes, 1/8" thick foam marine grade vinyl is the exact duplicate material you want to get that OEM look. I am on the process of removing the old vinyl off the plastic pieces and cleaning off all the contaminants (glue, foam, oils, etc.). I will post more pics as the progress moves along. Pic is of plastic all cleaned up. Edited June 20, 2020 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) Original foam/vinyl Edited June 20, 2020 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 New foam/vinyl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Gluing process, using contact cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkerboard Comet Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) 1 down, 3 to go... Edited June 21, 2020 by Checkerboard Comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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