DIY door panel
I haven't done it yet but I'm considering the same idea ! Here is what I had in mind. I want mine to look as original as possible without spending 600 on new panels i have my original nasty wore out ones to use as a pattern. So I'm thinking about using real wood backer and sealing it for protection against moisture and the elements . The top section I want to stain and clear to give it a real wood grain appearance and the. Measure down with my original ones and adhere some pleated marine vinyl and wrap it nice and tight then it's a matter of cutting the holes for the armrests and window cranks. Idk how well it would work but in my head it sounds pretty good lol. My only concern is one finding pretty enough panels to get a good wood grain and 2 finding it thin enough to make it work but still be strong enough! The pic below is the original look I'm going for the other is the vinyl I found. I'm considering a white interior but haven't decided 100% yet
I haven't done it yet but I'm considering the same idea ! Here is what I had in mind. I want mine to look as original as possible without spending 600 on new panels i have my original nasty wore out ones to use as a pattern. So I'm thinking about using real wood backer and sealing it for protection against moisture and the elements . The top section I want to stain and clear to give it a real wood grain appearance and the. Measure down with my original ones and adhere some pleated marine vinyl and wrap it nice and tight then it's a matter of cutting the holes for the armrests and window cranks. Idk how well it would work but in my head it sounds pretty good lol. My only concern is one finding pretty enough panels to get a good wood grain and 2 finding it thin enough to make it work but still be strong enough! The pic below is the original look I'm going for the other is the vinyl I found. I'm considering a white interior but haven't decided 100% yet
