Topic: Repair 70 standard door panel Vinyl

[app01]

I have reviewed the archives as well as general google searched but still have a question.

My 70 standard black door panels are in excellent condition for the exception of a 1.5" x 1/4" scrape on the vinyl. The scrape does not go through, but has frayed the surface and is an eye sore since it is not far below the window.

I do not want to have them recovered since they are original and otherwise excellent.

Suggestions on the best way to repair this? Best vinyl kits?

Thanks again for the help,
Tony

[app01]

Bump.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

[J_Speegle]

If it actually in into the material the only think I can think of is the old vinyl repair process where a liquid/past is applied, a pattern over that and finally a small heat iron to melt and set the patch. The exact amount of material has to be used (extra either builds a lump or squeezes out the sides and you have a dame around the iron.

IF any one does this sort of repair I would check with an auto upholstery  place or an auto detailer that works at car lots (traveling type that use to be popular)

Likely someone is selling a kit on line - but don't have anyone or product to suggest specifically

[app01]

Thanks Jeff. I just picked up the repair kit from eastwood and will give it a shot. I called a few local interior shops and none would do the repair.

[app01]

Results of repairing the original door panel Vinyl. It is not perfect, but you have to look closely to see the repair but unless you are looking for the repair, otherwise you will not notice it.

Original damaged area with the cut into the fabric backing an some of the vinyl scuffed out showing the fabric backing. This pic was taken after I cleaned up all of the dangling threads and fibers with a razor so it is already cleaner looking.


Area filled in with Eastwood Vinyl repair kit. I used the closest grain textured sheet I had and it is very close


After a light coat of black vinyl dye, and then a few sprays of Dark Charcoal metallic Dye the repaired door panel looks very good. The flash from the camera actually makes the repair stand out much more than when you are just looking at it which is hardly noticeable unless you look for it.

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Nice repair job,app01.

[J_Speegle]

Thanks for share - should help others in the future and give them hope that it can be done.