Door Panel Leather Sagging - **FIX**
10-29-2013, 11:20 AM
#181
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4
I'm getting ready to do this to my new to me 2005 GT. The previous owner had tried to glue the panels in place but they have begun to droop again. I decided to remove the door panels and do the repair on my bench in the basement.
I am starting with the passenger side first and had to remove the old glue with an acetone soaked rag. What a mess! Little ***** of gooey glue everywhere, but I finally was able to get it all removed. I'll repost after I attempt to reapply the panel.
I am starting with the passenger side first and had to remove the old glue with an acetone soaked rag. What a mess! Little ***** of gooey glue everywhere, but I finally was able to get it all removed. I'll repost after I attempt to reapply the panel.
11-05-2013, 05:21 PM
#183
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4
Finally finished the door panels. I'm usually a good DIY'er but this was a pain because I had to deal with glue from the previous owner's attempt and a stretched driver's side panel.
They aren't perfect, but they are much better than they were. I actually had to cut out an inch or so of the driver's side panel at the rear narrow strip to get it to fit, so I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. Sorry, the lighting isn't the best in the pics.
They aren't perfect, but they are much better than they were. I actually had to cut out an inch or so of the driver's side panel at the rear narrow strip to get it to fit, so I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. Sorry, the lighting isn't the best in the pics.
12-03-2013, 10:03 AM
#185
Sup guys. I know this thread has been around for a while but I just wanted to drop in and say that I tried this last night. I'll post some pics later today but I'm happy with the way it turned out. I just hope it holds up. I also just wanted to say thanks to the OP for writing this up.
12-05-2013, 08:06 AM
#187
Driver Side:
Passenger Side:
I added the welt after I was done. A couple of things I have to say about the process. 1st is I would recommend using a couple of cheap paint brushes to apply the glue. I tried the foam brushes but it was falling apart before I even finished the first panel. 2nd thing is after I was done I was really worried that I didn't do a good job. The leather felt heavy and I could see ripples and bubbles. Don't worry because after the glue has enough time to set those will go away.
Overall I'm very happy with the end result!
Passenger Side:
I added the welt after I was done. A couple of things I have to say about the process. 1st is I would recommend using a couple of cheap paint brushes to apply the glue. I tried the foam brushes but it was falling apart before I even finished the first panel. 2nd thing is after I was done I was really worried that I didn't do a good job. The leather felt heavy and I could see ripples and bubbles. Don't worry because after the glue has enough time to set those will go away.
Overall I'm very happy with the end result!
12-06-2013, 05:15 AM
#188
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 26
That welting looks great, especially matching the exterior color. Where did you get it? .... is it pretty much standard stuff from an upholstery shop?
I have had a couple of issues with the edges staying tacked down on mine over time. The bulk of my repair has stayed good, but this idea might help.
I have had a couple of issues with the edges staying tacked down on mine over time. The bulk of my repair has stayed good, but this idea might help.
12-07-2013, 10:06 AM
#190
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 6
Door panel fix
My gosh! Thank you so much for this fix. I have been going crazy trying different ways to fix my door panels. Your explanation and the photos are fantastic! I can't wait to get this project started. I also live in Florida. This happen my brother's Mustang, as well. He took it to an auto interior guy, and had his fixed. It sounds like they did exactly the same thing that you explain. I just couldn't see spending that kind of money. For what, $11.00 and a little time? I can do this. Thanks again for the great tutorial. the photos are really a great help, too.