Fix loose leather on door panel
Replacement isnt as hard as it may seem.
My 2003 wont quit me so here is another thread resurrection, but only this time I doubt anyone will read this it's been soooo long! My 03 just flipped 250,000 and only repairs dobe are a radiator (performance aluminum was cheaper than OEM, that was 12 years ago, had to shoehorn it in because it was thivker than OEM) Bose radio died so replaced with Pioneer Avic F90bt which allows for bridging tye rear channels for 125 RMS to my stock 8 bose sub, sounds fantastïk! Replaced brakes & front calipers, and coil packs, otger than those items and regular maintenance the rewt of the car is completely original!!!!
But just last month the driver side front and rear leather started rolling down and as one responder stated the foam backing becomes impossible to glue.
That said there is no need for a shop. I peeled the leather off, then webt to Joan's Fabrics and purchased 4 left over bin genuine black calf leather swatches WITHOUT foam backing. I laid the original leather on top, traced a lil larger than original with sewing marker chalk, then cut the new leather out. I used the WoodWeld spray adhesive mentioned by another responder on the new leather and waited for it to dry to tacky then starting from the middle of the bottom i worked the leather onto the door using a small amount of steam from a clothing steamer i picked up at goodwill (something i learned doing upholstery in Orlando while in college with Daniel Tosh! He probs dont remember me, lol! The steam allows the leather to become more supple and stretch some. Also keeps the tacky glue tacky until you are done. I then inserted silver door trim into the grooves the leather tucks into. Vinyl door trim vomes in rools and has a root flange on the back side to keep it locked into the groove. I used a very small amount of clear gorilla glue on the door trim to help it stay in place. The doors look BETTER than new.
Like another responder did, I also did this while installing my Boston Acoustic 6 5 Pro components in the front doors and Boston 5¼ coaxials in the rear doors, and a Boston GT2125 amp on a Boston 12" Dual Voice Coil in a Sealed Boston Box in the trunk.
The car won't quit. I am having the roof and trunk sanded then having them re-sprayed with clear coat.
The only modification I put on this car is a Jim Wolfe Oil Pan extension giving the car an Xtra quart of oil.
This car came from Japan on a Navey vessel to Hawaii where it stayed for 8 months, then to Hampton VA where it stayed for 3 months then on to North VA where I bought it in 2004. Been loving it and thanking God for it ever since!
But just last month the driver side front and rear leather started rolling down and as one responder stated the foam backing becomes impossible to glue.
That said there is no need for a shop. I peeled the leather off, then webt to Joan's Fabrics and purchased 4 left over bin genuine black calf leather swatches WITHOUT foam backing. I laid the original leather on top, traced a lil larger than original with sewing marker chalk, then cut the new leather out. I used the WoodWeld spray adhesive mentioned by another responder on the new leather and waited for it to dry to tacky then starting from the middle of the bottom i worked the leather onto the door using a small amount of steam from a clothing steamer i picked up at goodwill (something i learned doing upholstery in Orlando while in college with Daniel Tosh! He probs dont remember me, lol! The steam allows the leather to become more supple and stretch some. Also keeps the tacky glue tacky until you are done. I then inserted silver door trim into the grooves the leather tucks into. Vinyl door trim vomes in rools and has a root flange on the back side to keep it locked into the groove. I used a very small amount of clear gorilla glue on the door trim to help it stay in place. The doors look BETTER than new.
Like another responder did, I also did this while installing my Boston Acoustic 6 5 Pro components in the front doors and Boston 5¼ coaxials in the rear doors, and a Boston GT2125 amp on a Boston 12" Dual Voice Coil in a Sealed Boston Box in the trunk.
The car won't quit. I am having the roof and trunk sanded then having them re-sprayed with clear coat.
The only modification I put on this car is a Jim Wolfe Oil Pan extension giving the car an Xtra quart of oil.
This car came from Japan on a Navey vessel to Hawaii where it stayed for 8 months, then to Hampton VA where it stayed for 3 months then on to North VA where I bought it in 2004. Been loving it and thanking God for it ever since!
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