I was wondering if an original 67 door panel can be repaired once it starts to delaminate? Also what can be done to repair small cracks? Thanks in advance.
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Steve, I've had much success using vinyl repair kits for open cracks and tears in panels. The kit comes with various colors and can be mixed to match. It comes with a small electric iron and grain papers to match the grain of the panel. google "vinyl repair kit"
Delamination is a different problem. If the vinyl is pulling away from the backing, you would have to insert adhesive between the outer panel and inner backing. This could be difficult.
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Richard, thanks. I will check it out.Comment
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In larger metro areas there are professional interior repair people who travel to used car dealers to fix interior "issues" on used cars before they are sold. If you are in such a location stop by a dealer -- the more upscale the better -- and ask at the used car department who the get to repair interiors. These guys, if you can find them, will come to your place and work their magic.
If you want/need the DIY leaning curve Richard's idea will work for the cracks. I would think injecting some kind of glue behind the vinyl cover would work for the delimitation, but the injection tools might not be so easy to get unless there is someone of your acquaintance who has diabetes. Choosing the right glue that would not show through would also be a challenge. That is why I suggest the professionals.TerryComment
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Steve,
Contact Ron Goduti. He has someone that has had excellent results.
MarkKramdenComment
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Hi Steve. I had a similar delamination issue with an area on one of my dash pads. I did my homework to determine which glue would adhere vinyl to foam. The glue also had to be thin enough to be injected through a syringe and in through the vinyl. The first two glues that I tried didn't work. I was getting frustrated, but then tried one more glue called Rhino Glue... Bingo! Go online and order it if you want to try a DIY repair. If possible, try to get a syringe & needle from a nurse or doctor friend. Otherwise, Rhino Glue can be purchased with a kit of tools which includes a thin metal applicator that can be screwed on to the end of the glue bottle (but it's not as thin as a needle). You may be able to inject the glue from the back of the door panel, but if not, the needle hole is undetectable. Inject the glue in the area of the delamination (you may have to inject it in multiple spots), massage the vinyl around the delaminated area to get the glue in all areas of the void, and then apply even pressure over the area for at least a few minutes until the glue sets. I would then try to put a weight of some sort with even pressure on the repaired area for 24 hours until the glue cures. Obviously, try to avoid getting any of the glue on the exposed door panel vinyl. It worked for me and has been holding up well for about 3 years so far. Good luck, Roger (50141)Comment
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