DIY Fabric Change on Doors - Page 4

inyong1988 · 06-08-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zenith931

I want to do this to my EX. I was thinking that it might be possible to do this without taking the door apart? My thought was to spray the area I want with the adhesive, attach the fabric and use a screwdriver to "wedge" the ends of the fabric between the panels. Do you think that would work? I'm just nervous about taking my car apart.

do it right at the first place. you HAVE to removed the door panels.

Cbbrps74 · 06-15-2007, 11:49 AM

well done

Civic4u · 06-15-2007, 11:57 AM

I love to do it if I have two door.

Four door is too much work for me.

jric1308 · 06-15-2007, 03:36 PM

does the red or any other colour get dirty quickly? I definately have been thinking of doing this because my side panel is so scratched from my key. Dumb thing scrtaches so easily!

SiViC06 · 06-15-2007, 03:48 PM

+Rep very nice looking and great writeup! I might do the same to mine...

esx005 · 06-17-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jric1308

does the red or any other colour get dirty quickly? I definately have been thinking of doing this because my side panel is so scratched from my key. Dumb thing scrtaches so easily!

its just another color fabric,i see no reason that it would show dirt faster unless you put a whiy fabric on

prime time si · 07-01-2007, 05:37 PM

nice diy i will be using it as soon as i get my fabric from siryan.+1

Esoter1c · 07-27-2007, 04:57 AM

I just did this the other day, and it turned out perfect! I have a Neutron Blue (Canada) EX and I put on a nice dark blue suede. It looks awesome, Im getting compliments from everyone and people have even asked me if it was stock or a genuine Honda accessory!
I'll take some pics tomorrow but I was lucky to have a Honda Service Tech who is doing renovations on my bathroom, he showed me how to easily and properly take the door panel off, so it was super easy!

***firmhonda*** · 07-27-2007, 12:03 PM

Can't wait to see some pics from an ex.

suorum · 07-27-2007, 12:14 PM

GOOD JOB MAN!!! CLEANN!! DIY rules!!!

zenith931 · 07-27-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by firmhonda

Can't wait to see some pics from an ex.

i did this with white on mine. The white doesn't get at all, for me. I've gotten a lot of mixed reviews about it, though.

Pics:

**Qshooter151** · 07-27-2007, 02:19 PM

i like the white...juss not with the other two colors. props for trying something different though...

zenith931 · 07-27-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Qshooter151

i like the white...juss not with the other two colors. props for trying something different though...

Yeah, I've gotten a lot of mixed replies on it. i might take it off and change it to the suede fabric to match what's on the arm-rest there. Anything to cover up that textured plastic.

magicballer2001 · 07-27-2007, 02:35 PM

so ireally want to do this, but ive never take a door apart, so how long would it take me to do this do you guys think?

**Qshooter151** · 07-27-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by zenith931

Yeah, I've gotten a lot of mixed replies on it. i might take it off and change it to the suede fabric to match what's on the arm-rest there. Anything to cover up that textured plastic.

do it. that's exactly what my buddy Rick(Jrmartinez24)and i were talking about doing with his...

Esoter1c · 07-27-2007, 02:37 PM

Took me probably about 2-3 hours and I had never taken a door apart before either. I know it could be done in wayyyyyy less though.

***firmhonda*** · 07-27-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Esoter1c

Took me probably about 2-3 hours and I had never taken a door apart before either. I know it could be done in wayyyyyy less though.

Yeah, it took Jeremy (esx005) about 2 or so hours to do it, and he had never really taken a door apart either. I mean, he took the panels off of his sti a long time ago, but these doors are completely different so... It shouldn't be much of a problem, I tried to take as many pics as possible so anyone could do this diy.

jeremy0203 · 07-27-2007, 02:49 PM

i just went to the only fabric shop around me and they have some suede that looks like it may be the same color as what you have for like 20 something a yard, is that just regular upholstery suede you used( thin) or is it like special type that is thicker, id like to get ahold of some alcantara or whatever it is so it matches the arm parts and seats and auger shift boot but will possibly go with the other stuff depending on costs

magicballer2001 · 07-27-2007, 02:49 PM

haha ok, well im painting my rims on sunday so maybe ill do this while i let the rims dry

zenith931 · 07-27-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremy0203

i just went to the only fabric shop around me and they have some suede that looks like it may be the same color as what you have for like 20 something a yard, is that just regular upholstery suede you used( thin) or is it like special type that is thicker, id like to get ahold of some alcantara or whatever it is so it matches the arm parts and seats and auger shift boot but will possibly go with the other stuff depending on costs

i just went to Joann Fabric. Stuff I got was like $10 a yard. It's like microfiber psuedo-suede.

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06-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#62 (permalink)
Cbbrps74 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denham Springs La Posts: 25 Chuck B iTrader: 0 / 0%	well done

06-15-2007, 11:57 AM	#63 (permalink)
Civic4u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 7,012 iTrader: 7 / 100%	I love to do it if I have two door. Four door is too much work for me.

06-15-2007, 03:36 PM	#64 (permalink)
jric1308 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 357 iTrader: 2 / 100%	does the red or any other colour get dirty quickly? I definately have been thinking of doing this because my side panel is so scratched from my key. Dumb thing scrtaches so easily!

06-15-2007, 03:48 PM	#65 (permalink)
SiViC06 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Janesville, Wisconsin Posts: 430 iTrader: 0 / 0%	+Rep very nice looking and great writeup! I might do the same to mine...

07-01-2007, 05:37 PM	#67 (permalink)
prime time si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: DIRTY SOUTH, LOUSIANA Posts: 1,062 dustin iTrader: 9 / 100%	nice diy i will be using it as soon as i get my fabric from siryan.+1

07-27-2007, 04:57 AM	#68 (permalink)
Esoter1c Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Age: 21 Posts: 59 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just did this the other day, and it turned out perfect! I have a Neutron Blue (Canada) EX and I put on a nice dark blue suede. It looks awesome, Im getting compliments from everyone and people have even asked me if it was stock or a genuine Honda accessory! I'll take some pics tomorrow but I was lucky to have a Honda Service Tech who is doing renovations on my bathroom, he showed me how to easily and properly take the door panel off, so it was super easy!

07-27-2007, 12:03 PM	#69 (permalink)
*firmhonda* Still dropping trout Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DF-Dub Age: 26 Posts: 15,723 Justin Credible. iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can't wait to see some pics from an ex.

07-27-2007, 12:14 PM	#70 (permalink)
suorum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 30 Posts: 434 iTrader: 4 / 100%	GOOD JOB MAN!!! CLEANN!! DIY rules!!!

07-27-2007, 02:35 PM	#74 (permalink)
magicballer2001 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 21 Posts: 1,195 Jimmy iTrader: 6 / 100%	so ireally want to do this, but ive never take a door apart, so how long would it take me to do this do you guys think?

07-27-2007, 02:37 PM	#76 (permalink)
Esoter1c Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Age: 21 Posts: 59 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	Took me probably about 2-3 hours and I had never taken a door apart before either. I know it could be done in wayyyyyy less though.

07-27-2007, 02:49 PM	#78 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 24 Posts: 2,414 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	i just went to the only fabric shop around me and they have some suede that looks like it may be the same color as what you have for like 20 something a yard, is that just regular upholstery suede you used( thin) or is it like special type that is thicker, id like to get ahold of some alcantara or whatever it is so it matches the arm parts and seats and auger shift boot but will possibly go with the other stuff depending on costs

07-27-2007, 02:49 PM	#79 (permalink)
magicballer2001 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 21 Posts: 1,195 Jimmy iTrader: 6 / 100%	haha ok, well im painting my rims on sunday so maybe ill do this while i let the rims dry