Interior Door Panel Repair Thread

bbade · 07-03-2010, 01:50 PM

Door Panel Cleaning:

Fortunately the door panels were not too dirty, but I figured I would give them a good cleaning while they are out.

We will need:
Simple Green
Bucket
Sponge
Q-Tips
Vinyl Cleaner/Protectant

Step 1: Mix up a cleaning solution in your bucket using Simple Green and some water, dilute to your liking.
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Step 2: Clean the panel using the sponge, use the Q-Tips for tight areas.
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Step 3: Rinse the panel off well using a hose, then dry it off with a soft towel.
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Step 4: Use a vinyl cleaner/protectant on the door panel to finish everything off and ensure that it stays nice. I used this stuff from Meguiar's.
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While cleaning I noticed that the ventilation duct on the back of the door would not line up correctly. I took it off and drilled some new holes to hold it in place correctly. Not sure what size bit I used, just grab one large enough for the mounting screw to fit through.
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07-03-2010, 01:50 PM	#5
bbade Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 163 Rep Power: 18	Door Panel Cleaning Door Panel Cleaning: Fortunately the door panels were not too dirty, but I figured I would give them a good cleaning while they are out. We will need: Simple Green Bucket Sponge Q-Tips Vinyl Cleaner/Protectant Step 1: Mix up a cleaning solution in your bucket using Simple Green and some water, dilute to your liking. DSCF4064.jpg Step 2: Clean the panel using the sponge, use the Q-Tips for tight areas. DSCF4065.jpg Step 3: Rinse the panel off well using a hose, then dry it off with a soft towel. DSCF4067.jpg Step 4: Use a vinyl cleaner/protectant on the door panel to finish everything off and ensure that it stays nice. I used this stuff from Meguiar's. DSCF4087.jpg While cleaning I noticed that the ventilation duct on the back of the door would not line up correctly. I took it off and drilled some new holes to hold it in place correctly. Not sure what size bit I used, just grab one large enough for the mounting screw to fit through. DSCF4066.jpg __________________ Proud owner of a base 1993 Montego Blue FD. PFC, RB single tip, Koyo Radiator, KDR rebuilt motor, polished OEM front strut bar, FEED replica sideskirts, OEM 99 spec rear spoiler, SuperPro Bushings Many thanks to Dave at KDR for sparking my rotor addiction. Last edited by bbade; 07-04-2010 at 12:50 PM.