DIY Door Cards

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:45 am

I've done this, still have one side to finish! (lazy :mrgreen:

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The main issue I ran into was that the original doorcard material is 2mm thick, and you can only by 3mm or thicker material from Bun Buns... when you paint and add sealer to it it gets even thicker, which can make putting the plastic clips back on quite difficult as they are designed for the 2mm material. I routed down material where the clips had to go so that I didn't break them.

Photos when you're done please!

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 1:02 pm

Crashpads need to be redone as the suede used here was not UV stable and has faded badly.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:11 pm

virtually all old cars had flat door panels i.e. no custom mouldings. or decorative trims etc. You can put virtually any think you like on the door trim but vinyl used to the material of choice because its robust hard wearing and can be wiped clean. The vinyl was once called vinyl coated fabric i.e. its actually thinner than seat trim material. You might be able to buy backing board from a trim supplier though a very thin wood might be ok. You do no need to add plastic to the between door cavity and backing board and also use butyl mastic to seal it off to act as a water / moisture barrier Getting the trim to sit flat is a bit of an art i.e. corners etc need to be cut as one does for covering books- in the days of the Romans! A tube of Selleys butyl mastic will do more trims sealing that you will need i.e. useful perhaps for another job. Vinyls available at trimmer suppliers, Clarks and Spotlight and sold by the metre. Incidentally you can also add foam as well to the board i.e. thin foam. Best thing perhaps is mock up a small prototype to see what it looks like.

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:02 pm

Noice!

Rolley · Postby **Rolley** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:11 pm

You don't need a set of my mats your killing it with these door cards I'm sure you could sort out mats in your sleep.
Trimming is one of the things I love to do. I have done a couple of sets of doors a lot of hand brake boots and shift boots and a couple of steering wheels.
Once you start you're always looking for the next job.
Keep up the good work I love threads like this!

My old Beemer

One of the MOMO's (it's on the MX now)

4sfed5 · Postby **4sfed5** » Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:15 pm

heres mine...
its made from "alumabond" which is plastic sandwiched by aluminium. covered in carbon wrap.
i had to reinforce the door top pad screw holes with knead it as the plastic all broke when i removed the screws.

freebee door pull from the local boat trimmers. held on with a few carefully placed dobs of silicon sealer..

Postby **CarbonMiata** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:54 am

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

Marc

myredmx5 · Postby **myredmx5** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:24 pm

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

Marc

Has anyone used these and if so what are their thoughts!!

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:17 pm

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.

Tumbles · Postby **Tumbles** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:55 am

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

Marc

Is that like a waterproof plastic? How much would it cost to get it in Australia?

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:11 pm

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?