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Old 02-22-2013, 07:37 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by patrick1990 View Post
BlackBMWs:
Not sure if you were referring to my post or robcarync's post...
I am actually prepping the underside of the door panel, before putting it back on, the fabric side of mine looks pretty good. I JBQuickWelded all of the clip holders and clear silicone caulked the fabric (leather, vinyl, whatever) edges. Some of those edges were starting to peel back so I used 2" wood clamps where needed - to help seal them back down.

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best to all,
Patrick
Hi Patrick! Actually, I was replying to RobCarnc's post, sorry.

Rob: I did speak with Mikhail today, he still has both front door panels.

Patrick: Yes, I have done a similar repair job on the panels for my 95 ti. On the top edge, the metal clips were loose and would no longer grip the door panel. I JBwelded nylon strips to the fiberboard door panel, so the upper metal door clips would have a good surface to clamp on to as the vinyl was cracked or missing. It worked great! The nylon strips were simply lengths of Nylon zip ties.

(sorry for the poor phone photos...) It looks like we are both missing the same door clip.



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