Material for door card re-manufacture
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Re: Material for door card re-manufacture
I must admit, I'd use foamex if I was doing the job. We used lots of it when I worked in the last school and, if kids can produce neat work with it, most of us can too! It's much easier to cut than wood - score one side with a craft knife and bend it, preferably over a straight edge (I used the saw bench), until the piece snaps off (like HIPS); you can drill/saw holes without problems if the drill is slow enough and you can bend it easily if you use a strip heater. It's not unlike the stuff in the Golf's door panels.
It's much better than wood or man-made boards as it isn't affected by moisture and tends to stay flat unless it gets quite hot!
It's much better than wood or man-made boards as it isn't affected by moisture and tends to stay flat unless it gets quite hot!
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But why go to all that trouble to end up with a product that is not as good, nor as straightforward to produce as a Foamex door card?History wrote:It is in the realms of diy to make door cards that are as good as what MB fitted if not better.
Use 3 mm thick marine ply.
Cut to shape with holes for clips and furniture.
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Thanks for all the responses folks. I have sourced some foamex samples, it sounds like great stuff!
I'd be covering it in a foam backed vinyl. Is glue the best way to attach the two, or staples, or what?
Paul.
I'd be covering it in a foam backed vinyl. Is glue the best way to attach the two, or staples, or what?
Paul.
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if you use staples just try & get them the right length.. can you take pics of the process & finished article?
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Foamex sounds ok.
What kind of adhesive would be used with it if the card was covered with leather, vinyl, or even wood?
What kind of adhesive would be used with it if the card was covered with leather, vinyl, or even wood?
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Foamex it is then. Next time a door card comes up for remanufacture I shall give it a go. New ideas and all that.
I do question Leather walnut and Wilton in cars due to damp. Especially Wilton carpet.
Bob
I do question Leather walnut and Wilton in cars due to damp. Especially Wilton carpet.
Bob
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Re: Material for door card re-manufacture
Contact adhesive (high temperature) and staples, but beware of the length. 4mm should do the job.pryantcc wrote:Thanks for all the responses folks. I have sourced some foamex samples, it sounds like great stuff!
I'd be covering it in a foam backed vinyl. Is glue the best way to attach the two, or staples, or what?
Paul.
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i get that problem with my transit all the timeHistory wrote: I do question Leather walnut and Wilton in cars due to damp. Especially Wilton carpet.
Bob
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Solution for Bob: Don't buy cars with rising damp and you too could enjoy dry carpets.rich. wrote:i get that problem with my transit all the timeHistory wrote: I do question Leather walnut and Wilton in cars due to damp. Especially Wilton carpet.
I have some tips for avoiding damp Wilton in cars:
Make sure that the windows are closed when it's raining.
Check that the sunshine roof is also closed in similarly moist conditions.
Check that your neighbours' kids aren't using your car as a toilet.
QED, job done, Alka Seltzer.
J
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true..
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just a quick thought, have you been parking anwhere near leeds, york, or carlisle?History wrote: I do question Leather walnut and Wilton in cars due to damp. Especially Wilton carpet.
Bob
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