Reupholstering A Door Panel

Door armrests by dynacorn.

Reupholstering a door panel.

Add 2 inches to the length and 2 inches to the width of each panel and write down this modified measurement. From shoes with dirt and mud scraping against them from climbing in and out of the car to the arm rest becoming used and worn door panels may need to be reupholstered. The seats were tan but i sold those and bought black. Fits the original door panel made of premium materials.

Seatz mfg makes auto interior products including true seat upholstery door panels headliners visors carpet kits and related items. Now i want to have the fabric on my door panels reupholstered in black as well i m going for the whole two tone thing. Install yourself or have a local auto upholstery shop install it for you. Door panels can also be reupholstered with a new or different type of material just to.

Manufactured from top notch materials this replacement door panel armrest ensures the ultimate in quality and value. Temporarily mount the panel to the door by pushing two or three of the plastic retainers part way into their holes. Write down the measurement. 1 place your foam on the table.

So i have an mk4 jetta that has the tan and black interior. Now feel for or observe where the door handles protrudes against the material. Carefully cut a slot for it. Most doors have between two and four panels.

Measure the door s panels. I went to get a quote on the job and it was almost 600. A slot is better than a hole. If the hole is too big the escutcheon cover plate might not cover the hole.

3 use a marker and trace your door panel onto the foam. If you re upholstering both sides of the door measure both sides to ensure the panels are identical. The upholstery on your car door panels can take a beating. This first rate product was crafted especially for muscle car fans.

The end result is going to be amazing. 2 take the interior side of the door panel and lay it face down on your foam. Test fit it on your panel to ensure it lines up. 4 remove the door panel from the foam and cut out your newly traced outline.