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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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replacing the door panel backer boards

i have some really nice door panels .problem is the "cardboard" backer boards are rotten . what im wanting to do is dissasemble them and make some new boards from something more durable. i looked for similar posts . as usual, none found . anyone have any tips or hints??
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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Re: replacing the door panel backer boards

I made mine out of whiteboard. A bit thicker than stock but it works. Much sturdier too
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 12:00 AM
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Re: replacing the door panel backer boards

Home depot/lowes/aces whiteboard, hardboard, 1/4" plywood, paneling, plexi glass plastic, lexan plastic,
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Old Dec 1, 2015 | 12:37 AM
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Re: replacing the door panel backer boards

ok thanks . looks like whiteboard it is
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