Anonymous Waffle Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hey guys, Im just wondering if anyone has ever tried to save their original door cards from a 510? If so how, and is 15+ years of rainy weather saveable? My door cards are bent, wrinkled, crusty, and ripped in corners from rats, and the plugs have been ripped off as well.. And how much would you pay for a good pair of brown 2 door cards? Quote Link to comment
Justin Berni Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I bet it wouldn't be hard at all to make some since you have the originals to use as a stencil. 2 Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 You can get 4x6' boards masonite from the hardware store for pretty cheap. It's about 3/16" thick. Shower board is probably a better alternative; it's non-porous on one side, much like a school whiteboard. It'll keep moisture from inside the door from permeating the board and ruining it. It's a little thinner too and easier to work with. Use a new utility knife to cut it out, or power tools if you have them. 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 soembody has new panels made up I belive Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Between the door inner skin and the card should be a plastic vapor barrier that would prevent this. There's a bead of sticky shit around the outer edge to hold it in place but just inside the card and out of sight. They get torn or removed to work on the window cranks and tear or are damaged. Poor window seals don't help keep the water out also. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 soembody has new panels made up I beliveI think it's t3, I've seen them before and if I remember correctly they have either t3 or ttt cut out in one corner. Made of metal too I think Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Boom: https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510 Go under everything else Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Boom: https://technotoytuning.com/nissan/510 Go under everything else Not brown Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Good lord I didn't look at that Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 There was a guy making close to OEM reproductions of these door panels.. I've searched and searched.. can't find it now. They looked pretty damn good... Might have been 2dr only..? If anyone finds it.. POST IT!! Quote Link to comment
510farmer Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I know Keeper had some made up with no skin But honestly you have the template Go to some fabric store like Michael's Get some vinyl the color you want Some spray adhesive Mite work Farmer 1 Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 There was a company in Thailand that was making new later style panels for the four door. I haven't heard anything about them in months, so they might not be available anymore. James had some available for a brief moment; not sure if he would still make them. Quote Link to comment
dgi Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 You can make your own. I did. Like you, I had the originals as a template. I ordered door panel material from an upholstery supply house. Then I went to Harbor Freight and got a set of "hole punches" (I don't know their real name) which are like sharpened pipes in about 5 sizes which come in a plastic pouch. They cost about $6 then. Two of them are perfect for most of the required holes. I used a drill with a small hole saw for the door and window handles. I carefully removed the original upholstery from my panels, you will see why later on. Then I took the old panels, laid it on top of the new boards, marked it out including the hole locations, and then cut the new panel to size, punched and cut out the holes. I used a table saw, another tool I have that cuts curves pretty easily in thin material, and a pair of tin snips. You could also use a sabre saw. Now, I'm lucky enough to have a auto trim specialist who rents space from me in one of my commercial buildings. So, I took the original upholstery I had removed over to him and he replicated the 6 pieces (2 door) for me by sewing in the same pattern that was originally heat bonded backed by 1/4 inch foam. Then I upholstered the panels myself. Here is the only picture I have... It took be about 4 hours total time. I bought enough board to do about 4 cars and I've never broken down the cost to determine just how much this one cost. And, the sewing job and material was cheap since I had the contact. I'm guessing it was about $100 total. Jump on it! You can do it. 1 Quote Link to comment
zed1 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/39267-door-card-material/?hl=%2Bkraft+%2Bdoor&do=findComment&comment=615396 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Alright cool, thanks everyone for their insight and help. Ill go over to some hardware stores this weekend or so and pick up some material and see how bad of a job I can do B) Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 chiming in a bit late but I'd advise having a competent auto upholstery shop fix them most shops told me no way, but one said yea way, and they actually fixed them by splicing in new backing board amazing work, and i think they charged me $200, not cheap, but I was happy to pay Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 chiming in a bit late but I'd advise having a competent auto upholstery shop fix them most shops told me no way, but one said yea way, and they actually fixed them by splicing in new backing board amazing work, and i think they charged me $200, not cheap, but I was happy to pay I dont have that kinda money. Broke 17 year old lifestyle :rofl: Quote Link to comment
ByStickel Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I just made my own for a wagon. Am considering production... Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 There was a guy making close to OEM reproductions of these door panels.. I've searched and searched.. can't find it now. They looked pretty damn good... Might have been 2dr only..? If anyone finds it.. POST IT!! Jason Waalks. He had them at Canby 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment
ByStickel Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 If you want to experiment, soak your old parts with water. Wait until they;re saturated.Sandwich them with something non-porous, like aluminum. Weight them down, evenly. Wait until they dry. Quote Link to comment
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