retrimming door cards

Post by **yankiecamper** » 29 Sep 2008, 16:39

hi all
im want to replace all my broken door cards and panels ive found that jks do a set for £99 with all the clips but there not trimmed

does any one know where i can get the stuff to retrim them or to anywhere i can buy them all ready to just pop on and replace them all?

look forward to some replies

Post by **High Peaker** » 29 Sep 2008, 16:49

Some useful links off here:

http://www.camperinterior.co.uk/html/vw ... stery.html

Alternatively, you can buy fabrics, letherette (vinyl) etc from a fabric shop, John Lewis, etc.

I'm also thinking of doing the same - existing door cards not too bad, but want a nicer, more modern warmer covering than vinyl, so might go for a velour covering.
I read a thread somewhere about how to achieve patterns - lay thin foam between the fabric and the card, cut bits of foam out where you want strips and indents, then stick the whole think down. Some will be flat to the card, and some will be thicker with a soft texture.

That's the theory anyway. Just needs a few contact-adhesive fingerprints all over it to spoil the effect.

Post by **Pepperami** » 29 Sep 2008, 17:26

Go to B&Q buy some mdf or similar and use your door cards as templates. JK's dont fit very well.

Post by **Gladders** » 29 Sep 2008, 18:32

Have a look at www.vwtrim.co.uk
I'm thinking about trying these myself but will probably wait to get all interior pannels in one go as postage is a bit steep.

Post by **shepster** » 30 Sep 2008, 08:14

Or if your're looking for standard cards get in touch with some of the breakers on this forum and put a wanted post up.

I'm sure you should be able to get a standard set together.

Post by **ermie571** » 30 Sep 2008, 09:38

Believe me, the DIY approach is quite easy, and truly satisfying!

Mine are all co-ordinated with the cushions with a job lot of fabric off good ole e-bay!!

If your vinyl is shot, but the cards are reasonable, peel the vinyl off and put new covering on.

As for velour....ummm You really need something you can wipe down, clean easily - they can get well marked - kicked etc

Em
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Post by **yankiecamper** » 30 Sep 2008, 20:09

ok peeps thanks for that mite give it ago myself ill just order some panel clips up to replace the ones im goin to brake lol

Post by **Block** » 01 Oct 2008, 09:55

Just a quick word of warning about JKs trim clips. I bought a load as we were DIYing all our door panels and they didn't fit.

Got all the panels ready to go on, pushed them on, stood back to admire my work and watched them fall off as I shut the door. They were too small!!

Ended up going to Halfords. Cheaper as well!

Post by **noss vanagon** » 01 Oct 2008, 17:01

You could try www.woolies-trim.co.uk

Post by **Plasticman** » 02 Oct 2008, 21:45

Tis easy, my cards were in reasonable nick, made new slider one from 3mm ply, used a 2mm foam type backing then recovered.
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mike

Post by **lance** » 03 Oct 2008, 07:58

yesterday tried to fit complete kit from j.k, side and rear clip holes were not drilled out the samefor clips, ended up slicing fingers on clips and then re drilling the lot

Post by **wodge** » 03 Oct 2008, 17:35

i can re-trim your door cards for you if you want done to any design or colours you choose also do seats and beds aswell pm me for more details
thank you
anthony