DIY door cards

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DIY door cards

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Hi guys just finished building my own door cards and thoight I'd share my efforts.
Now to start on the back!
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Look good to me... :ok

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Very good quality of finish, well done. Those door pockets look as though there's a rounded bit for a travel mug which the my standard vw's don't. What are they?
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?

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The pockets are just Kampers ones they do long and short versions
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At very much.
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?

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Yep JK door pockets.
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Hi how did you cover them looks a good job.was gonna do mine but am a bit worried about doing the corners. Cheers. :D
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I used some fake leather fabric from Dunelm Mill and some padding (although I'd use upholsterly foam if I did it again). All stuck together with evostik spray carpet adhesive. The edges and corners were the time consuming part, but basically it just involved taking my time and feathering and folding and sticking.
Give it a go!
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will do thanks for reply
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door cards look good!

What size speakers are those?
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Smosh wrote:What size speakers are those?

Hey Smosh,

They're 6x9"s from Fli. They're pretty deep and only just fit, but they're in!

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Looking good :ok
What did you make the actual door card from? Thanks..
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fairwynds wrote:What did you make the actual door card from? Thanks..

Made from 3mm ply which I varnished with yacht varnish before covering. :ok
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Reimotim wrote:
fairwynds wrote:What did you make the actual door card from? Thanks..

Made from 3mm ply which I varnished with yacht varnish before covering. :ok

Thanks. I'm planning to do the same, making the new from the old ones as templates... :ok
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