Did this today. Ended up using a foam rubber underlay instead of the other stuff. 3mm thick and feels a bit better. Stapled the fabric along the back, turned out ok. A few crinkles in the fabric around door handle but that's it. I'm happy to have doors again!
DIY Door Cards
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Re: DIY Door Cards
Lots of nice DIY!!!
Just want to let you know that we stock the naked door cards in acrylic material. More details here:
http://www.carbonmiata.com/index.php?ro ... uct_id=141
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Just want to let you know that we stock the naked door cards in acrylic material. More details here:
http://www.carbonmiata.com/index.php?ro ... uct_id=141
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Re: DIY Door Cards
CarbonMiata wrote:Lots of nice DIY!!!
Just want to let you know that we stock the naked door cards in acrylic material. More details here:
http://www.carbonmiata.com/index.php?ro ... uct_id=141
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Has anyone used these and if so what are their thoughts!!
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Neer get used to term "door card" - i guess it must be a US expression- it was always known as a door trim in Aust
I guess the first photo is of the unfinished door trim i.e only with underlay. A standard foam will do the job perfectly well- though I guess a composite foam is ok - and covered by a vinyl coated fabric / vinyl of suitable colour and texture. The idea of a vinyl trim is for ease of cleaning and its excellent durability.
Re the question about acrylic probably die cut panel or laser cut etc . This should be ok - assume that it foam / vinyl sticks ok . You might like to check if the price is end cost or whether there is freight as well.
I guess the first photo is of the unfinished door trim i.e only with underlay. A standard foam will do the job perfectly well- though I guess a composite foam is ok - and covered by a vinyl coated fabric / vinyl of suitable colour and texture. The idea of a vinyl trim is for ease of cleaning and its excellent durability.
Re the question about acrylic probably die cut panel or laser cut etc . This should be ok - assume that it foam / vinyl sticks ok . You might like to check if the price is end cost or whether there is freight as well.
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The CM naked door cards would be good for a durable, resilient material as well as being cut exactly to size and inclusive of the clips. I was considering using perspex or some other plastic material but it was quite expensive compared to MDF, so less friendly towards trial and error.
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Re: DIY Door Cards
CarbonMiata wrote:Lots of nice DIY!!!
Just want to let you know that we stock the naked door cards in acrylic material. More details here:
http://www.carbonmiata.com/index.php?ro ... uct_id=141
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Is that like a waterproof plastic? How much would it cost to get it in Australia?
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acrylic is the plastic that is commonly used to make lenses e.g. rear combination lamps. In my opinion the wrong material for a door trim- expensive and achieves what?
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I imagine it's meant to achieve lasting, which the standard cardboard doesn't achieve?
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mdf + sealant has lasted me quite some time, no signs of water penetration and easy to use (can staple material right to it)
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