Re: IML: Donald's Door Panel tip

["Chris \"Creesto\" Lynch" <creesto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great tip, Donald, thanks!  BTW, can someone tell me this: I intend to
replace the original door panel material with masonite. When putting the
original vinyl skin on the new panel, should I glue it down or staple it? If
I staple it, will I need an electric stapler with a really short staple, say
3/8? Are there cons to glueing it down? Thanks.
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> From: DONALDDICKINSOND@xxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 10:19:44 EDT
> Subject: IML: Great Fix for Fiber Board Door Panels
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> Are you frustrated with trying to refasten panels (door, or in my case the
> front seat back panels on my '67 convertible) that have broken around the
> wireform fasteners that are a pain in the best of circumstances?  Let me share
> with 
> you a good fix.  At Auto Zone I picked up the more updated "Christmas tree"
> type plastic push on fasteners and fender washers.  If you get a fastener
> package with assorted sizes you can determine the best interference fit for
> the 
> mating hole.  Assemble with the fastener on the inside of the panel and
> sandwiching the panel with a fender washer on the outside of the panel.  Glue
> and clamp 
> the washer to the panel which will fix/reinforce the panel and give you a
> solid surface to pry against the next time you need to remove the panel.



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