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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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Molded door panels

On my car I have the molded door panels. I can not find them anywhere. Mine are in really good shape physically, but the fabric is screwed and the things are too dirty to clean.

Anyone know where I could find some old ones in good shape or find aftermarket copies?

Mine would be good enough to make a mold from if you took of the fabric. That is for anyone interested in making them.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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Well those Door panels are a PITA to find...there are no aftermarket versions. Even if there were I have no clue how you would get arm rests for them w/o already having a set...

I have been trying to find some good set for a while now...Black is impossible...I had to get a practically ruined version to try to repair...

What color are yours that they are too dirty to clean? For really stubborn stuff try Costals "Power clean" degreaser...purple stuff...You spray some on a tooth brush and scrub the panel. Don't let it sit too long. It strong degreaser. Then wipe off with a damp clean rag. Then treat it with interior protectant after...degreaser will strip off old protectant and oils... I recommend Black Magic for interior treatments!

As far as the fabric...if it is not torn go to Wal-Mart and go to the glue section in Hardware and get some contact cement (not rubber cement). This stuff is stronger. Apply it to the fabric and to the panel. Allow it to almost dry (5-10 min and then press the 2 together) DO NOT apply it thick on the fabric or it will soak thru!

I covered over my cloth section. I cut nauga soft (high end vinyl. simulated leather) to size and then lightly glued the edges (on the vinyl only, framing the fabric insert). The edge of the nauga soft, I framed in red satin cord to finish the edge and make it look professional...
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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finished and installed!
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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There's a black set on Ebay right now. Try searching for "GTA door panel" or some variation thereof.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks! I actually got a set from Ebay, but they are pretty ragged...I will check it out!
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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Mine are grey. And teh fabric is torn. Other than that they are fine. Just really really dirty. The armrests I think are salvagable. I just prefer the look and wondered if anyone else had the same problem I have been having.
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