DIY Fabric Change on Doors

[Esoter1c]

^^ No idea dude, maybe google has some answers for you?

After almost a year of having mine on, I haven't had any problems with it except for not using enough glue so its pulling off in some places now, which needs to be fixed, but as for the material itself no problems whatsoever and I just bought the regular stuff you get at your fabric store, nothing special.

[Show Stoppa FG1]

whered did u get the fabric from? is it like a special car fabric or just 1 from like a jo annes?

[Show Stoppa FG1]

Originally Posted by Show Stoppa FG1

whered did u get the fabric from? is it like a special car fabric or just 1 from like a jo annes?

cause i went and asked, told them what i was using it for, and they said, theres a special material that u should get from the dealor!

[PrEgO CaNe]

Originally Posted by Show Stoppa FG1

cause i went and asked, told them what i was using it for, and they said, theres a special material that u should get from the dealor!

theres a fabric called alcantara. it's a special automotive material. i think it's used in the wrx. just google it. theres lots of different colors and depending where you are i know you can order from florida or Vancouver. it's expensive though but looks good.

[Show Stoppa FG1]

good looks

[zenith931]

Originally Posted by WiseGuyLX

Can you undo it? If so, how do you remove the 3M 77? Will it mess up the door panel if I try to take it off? I have an LX so there's no pre-suede under there. I really REALLY want to do this but I just wanted to know if it's permanent.

There's another 3M product called Wax and Adhesive Remover. I think I found it at an auto parts store. If not, I know maybe Walmart or a crafts store has it. Anyhow, that takes off the spray-on adhesive beautifully. Takes about 10 mins to clean off both doors if you want to take the inserts out.

[darkrom]

I love the contrast of my fiji and all my red accents like the JDM badges, steering wheel emblem etc. This is a MUST for me. I want a red/blue theme including the engine bay, but I am not going to attempt this door fabric change myself. If there are any members near me who did this let me know I'd probably even pay to have this done, but I want to see it in person.

[luie]

hi there, im interested to get my side panel to change it as fabric .. just like all the other civic fans out there.. i hv a White Lx Sedan... So do yu guys think black will do good to match the white?????
im located in Can.. so anyone noe any places in Can.. tat i can custom make ... ?

[PrEgO CaNe]

Originally Posted by luie

hi there, im interested to get my side panel to change it as fabric .. just like all the other civic fans out there.. i hv a White Lx Sedan... So do yu guys think black will do good to match the white?????
im located in Can.. so anyone noe any places in Can.. tat i can custom make ... ?

what color is your interior? if it's the beige interior don't do it cause i find it doesn't flow right. if you have the grey interior i personally like the blue. i notice your in richmond which is perfect cause there is a company there that sells auto interior material. they were great with service and i guess they install right there. give them a call and see what they can do for you. Automotive Leather from Pro Leather - Leather Seat Covers - Custom hope this helps.

[Spoolin_Vtec]

Originally Posted by jeremy0203

Did you di that your self?

[Entarl]

For those of you who have put seude on your door panels and have had no problems, what kind of glue did you use? because i used 3M super 77 or something and i've had problems with it comming up. so far i've redone it twice.

[SIblonde]

Originally Posted by Entarl

For those of you who have put seude on your door panels and have had no problems, what kind of glue did you use? because i used 3M super 77 or something and i've had problems with it comming up. so far i've redone it twice.

Try 3M super 90. Its much stronger and holds up better to heat. Im in south Texas and it gets HOT inside cars down here and Ive had no problems.

[bklyn07si]

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[Entarl]

^ i see you have 1 post. welcome to the site. good job on the door panels. red is the only way to go on sis'

[dominicanto17dr]

I got a REALLY big problem and question. Anybody with a 4dr si, how did you guys screw back the panel. According to the first page on the 2dr si theres more screws on the panel than on the 4dr. On the 4dr I found that theres only 3 screws. I drilled those areas thats not scewed. Now how am I going to put back the panel? I cant glue the panel and hold it for minutes maybe hours to properly glue in place. Any tips?

[bklyn07si]

Originally Posted by dominicanto17dr

I got a REALLY big problem and question. Anybody with a 4dr si, how did you guys screw back the panel. According to the first page on the 2dr si theres more screws on the panel than on the 4dr. On the 4dr I found that theres only 3 screws. I drilled those areas thats not scewed. Now how am I going to put back the panel? I cant glue the panel and hold it for minutes maybe hours to properly glue in place. Any tips?

your gonna have to cut the tabs and go to home depot and buy some screws and washers and were you cut the tabs your gonna put the screws

[Rallyecivic]

yea I had a terrible time doing this....
First I didnt see the 2 screws under the arm rest by the little storage opening.
After finally finding those I got the door panel off.
Then I didnt fully understand what you drilled, so I drilled through my door..(now I got a little hole)
Then I got to the gluing part and found someone ripped the spray cap off!!!
Had to go back to walmart to get a new can of spray...

Now I'm off to get my new can of glue...Hopefully this projects ends up being a success!

[dominicanto17dr]

Good luck man, **** wasnt easy for me especially on the 4drsi. The screws didnt actually work for me since I ended up drilling too deep. I just have a couple of screws holding the panel.

[TANGRANGER]

Originally Posted by jeremy0203

im not exactly sure but i can tell you its less than 10 ft, thats how much was used total but i also attempted my lower backseat myself at first before i gave up. and two pieces went to waste on my door panels cuz the first had bumps in it after i was done then the second got some adhesive on it so all that used up like 3-5 ft i would guess. so i would say a max of like 7-8 ft to do the seats and door panels like that. that is of course assuming the upholstery shop isnt wasteful with the material.

how did they do it....can you tell by looking what their actual approach in accomplishing this was...

[maximus20895]

Originally Posted by jeremy0203

How would you go about putting on the fabric? I am very interested in this.

Thanks