How To Build Custom Door Panels

Mark simpson demonstrates on a 1962 oldsmobile door panel how to create custom car door panels using abs board and pre sewn top stitch panels from ez boy interiors.

How to build custom door panels.

Most factory cardboard panels have long since rotted away or are warped beyond. Again having the originals as a guide was nice. When removing the old panels be sure to remove all staples and hang on to the clips. My door panels use a piece of stainless trim that i wanted to use to separate the smooth vinyl from the rolls pleats.

Building new panels also gives you the option of using higher quality materials. For most classic car restorers sewing together upholstery is an unlearned skill. This is part one of hagan street rods modular door panel system. First apply a little resin where the.

But using some readily available components you can achieve professional looking results. Very important that this line is accurate on all 4 pieces. Our how to offers step by step instructions on how to build your very own fiberglass door panels. I started with the rolls pleated material.

To custom make door panels that are strong enough for everyday use and or abuse use fiberglass mat to reinforce the high stress areas like the door pull or armrest for instance cut the fiberglass mat into several small pieces and overlap them when applying to the door panel surface for added strength. Do it yourselfers can build their own panels with a few power tools and glue. Car door panels can be expensive depending on the vehicle make and model. You can use these basic instructions on any fiberglass panel that you want for your custom car.

Door panels can be a real pain to build when you consider the types of materials available in sheet form. I marked the line where it needed to be on the panel itself. This series of videos will walk you through building custom interior door panels. Building a show quality interior to match the rest of your build can be a daunting task.