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Title: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Trukk on March 31, 2009, 09:42:51 pm

Ok, my next improvement is doing something about the door panels. They are chalked and crumbling - chunks missing, so I'm thinking about buying some reproduction plastic panels. I see there appear to be several sources. Who has purchased and installed some of these and can give a recommendation? Truck is a 78 Scottsdale.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Toolmaster on March 31, 2009, 10:36:30 pm

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Thank You

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: GoatBeard on April 01, 2009, 03:27:51 pm

Mine were in bad shape, too -- chalky and pitted.  I decided that before I bought new ones I'd try the Duplicolor plastic dye.  I think it worked really well.  You just have to make sure you clean them extremely good and use the bonding primer (basically follow the directions)

I still have a small amount of pitting at the top.  I have to paint them again (changing colors) and am going to try to fill the holes with something.  The pitting isn't too bad and I don't really notice much it since it's all uniform in color now.

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm141/GoatBeardsK5/Interior%20Build/driverdoor.jpg)

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm141/GoatBeardsK5/Interior%20Build/finisheddoorpanel.jpg)

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on April 01, 2009, 04:49:26 pm

There are 2 manufacturers of aftermarket door panels.
Coverlay which I will sell they are like the base model versions
Palco which I will NOT sell.  they are thin flimsy junk in my opinion.

I will tell you that if they are just milky and such I would clean them and repaint them.  ESPECIALLY if they are the high trim level versions and the aftermarket doesn't have anything that is close.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: bigblock73 on April 02, 2009, 12:55:03 pm

What color do you need?  Can you post a pic of yours?  I have a set of NIB Coverlay panels that I could sell you.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: GoatBeard on April 02, 2009, 03:31:50 pm

What does "high trim level" mean?

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on April 02, 2009, 03:38:48 pm

Silverado IE anything with the the chrome cups or the aluminum trim pieces or carpet inserts.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: the_legend_1981 on April 03, 2009, 02:58:57 pm

I like the newer door panels in my truck...but they're power windows. Has anyone used anything to fill in the square holes?  What did you use?

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Trukk on April 04, 2009, 06:12:22 pm

Quote

What color do you need?  Can you post a pic of yours?  I have a set of NIB Coverlay panels that I could sell you.

Black. No power for 1978.

Never mind. I ordered some from this site. Thanks for the offer.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: hotrodhauler on April 13, 2009, 04:11:54 pm

goat beard i need to know how do i get my pannels off to do such a thing  found most of the bolts but i can get the one under the armrest with out breaking it what do i do casue mine is a 85 and i want mine to look as good as yours

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on April 13, 2009, 05:21:39 pm

the one under the armrest that you cannot get to has to come off after you remove the door panel.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: hotrodhauler on April 13, 2009, 09:48:22 pm

so then is it only the few screws on bottom one in middle and then handle and window crank?

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on April 14, 2009, 11:38:58 am

4 across the bottom, 2 on the sides, 2 in the armrest, 2 in the pull cup (81-87) and plastic push in the door on the sides midway.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: hotrodhauler on April 14, 2009, 05:29:29 pm

thank you guys so much you all mak this so much easier to do

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: GoatBeard on April 20, 2009, 02:21:42 pm

Sorry, I just saw this.  Did you get 'em?

Thanks for the compliment!

The only trouble I've had with getting mine off are getting the electric window and electric lock buttons out without breaking them!  I need to take my door panel back off but am somewhat reluctant because of those switches...  $100 worth of switches that are brand new, I'd hate to break one (I should say, "break another one" since I broke 2 of 'em the first time I took 'em off!!!).

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on April 20, 2009, 02:46:39 pm

You should just remove the panel and then remove the connector from the back of the panel.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: hotrodhauler on April 20, 2009, 07:09:15 pm

i did get them and i was also wondering mine is a custom delux so it has no vents on dash and no vent by driverside knee it has the glow plug switch from the old deisel now how do i find one that matches up with that cause the one i orderd i had to send back becsue it ahd all the holes for vents every where that i dont have

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: GoatBeard on April 21, 2009, 08:01:40 am

Yes Chris, but that would make entirely too much sense!!!   :D

Thanks!

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Skunksmash on May 11, 2009, 12:14:19 pm

When you guys repaint these panels, do you use like a paint gun, or just the rattle can that some of these plastic paints come in? I am scared of rattle cans, as i have always had the paint flake off after a while. Also, how do you prep the panels? Do you just scrub with alcohol and then paint? Or do you use a scotch bright, then a fine grit sandpaper, then some kind of primer/adhesion promoter? I get mad when i do all that work and it doesn't work out lol  ;D

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: ccz145a on May 11, 2009, 01:24:14 pm

SEM rattle cans... Wash good with soap/water/soft bristle brush. wash again. wipe with SEM vinyl cleaner prep. Lay down a couple of light coats of adhesion promoter (fine mist of glue is how I think of it) and while still tacky spray light coat of SEM vinyl dye. Apply as many light coats as it takes to cover color. Watch your drips and wipe the nozzle when it starts to build up.

It's been 6 months since I did it, still looks good.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Skunksmash on May 11, 2009, 09:27:51 pm

Sweet. What type of adhesion promoter do you use? Also we are doing door panels not vinyl. Unless it is all used for the same stuff... i have no idea.  ??? Also how many coats did it take you? 3? I wont be painting my door panels, they are to wavy and they have a couple gouges. I will however, be painting every other type of plastic or metal interior panel in my truck. Much as tvblazer did.

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on May 11, 2009, 09:35:33 pm

Read this article:
http://73-87.com/7387garage/interior/vinyl_dye.htm

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Skunksmash on May 13, 2009, 03:47:39 pm

A very nice guide. However, i do have a few questions about it.

Step 2. I would like to know specifically what brand of lacquer thinner he used, as i have had this destroy plastic in the past. As he says, it likes to take the skin off your hands. So plastic is no sweat for it to tear up.

Step 4. What kind of vinyl prep? Does SEM also sell a prep that they recommend that you use? Also, just out of curiosity, ... we are doing plastic. Not vinyl. Why do they call it a vinyl prep?

Last but not least a small editing needs done to line two of step 3. I dont think he meant to type "as it ages is."

Title: Re: Recommendation for New Repo Door Panels - 78 Scottsdale ?
Post by: Captkaos on May 13, 2009, 10:05:34 pm

lacquer thinner won't hurt the plastic. You are just cleaning it off with a rag.

SEM and other plastic/Vinyl paint systems use prep, use the same brand as the spray.