DIY Fabric Change on Doors - Page 6

Rba007 · 07-29-2007, 09:46 PM

Its just sort of a gray/tan color... No suede like the SI's have, we Ex's just have a perforated hard plastic there.

zenith931 · 07-30-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rba007

Im trying to think of any colors that would look better than stock for a GG EX with the tan interior... Any thoughts?

i have a TW EX and I just bought some faux suede from Joann that's about the same color as the door rests/seat material. I think that should look better than the ugly-ass plastic there.

Rba007 · 07-30-2007, 11:11 PM

Very true. My wife suggested the same... I would like something that stands out a bit, but finding something that stands out in a GOOD way is difficult, so as usual stealth and subtlety looks like it will win out.

***07mugencivic*** · 07-30-2007, 11:12 PM

i like it....nice DIY

zenith931 · 07-30-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rba007

Very true. My wife suggested the same... I would like something that stands out a bit, but finding something that stands out in a GOOD way is difficult, so as usual stealth and subtlety looks like it will win out.

If you have GG, you could match the color of your exterior and get away with it well, since GG is pretty close to your interior colors of dark brown and beige/ivory. I tried white panels in my white EX and it just stands out poorly. You have it easier.

GG would just be another shade of brown in our sea of brown interior.

ACExWASxHERE · 08-01-2007, 02:51 AM

was it necessary to use that epoxy stuff where the holes were drilled? and do you really need to drill those tabs out?

Esoter1c · 08-01-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ACExWASxHERE

was it necessary to use that epoxy stuff where the holes were drilled? and do you really need to drill those tabs out?

Yeah pretty much if you want a clean install, even the Honda Tech that I had over at my house while I was doing it suggested the exact same thing. If your worried about damaging it though, don't worry, I didn't and this was the first DIY I ever took on, and I have absolutely no experience with cars whatsoever. The one thing I suggest is that instead of using a drill to drill the tabs, I'd just get the drill bit, and a cloth and do it yourself so that its nice and slow so you don't drill too far.

jeremy0203 · 08-10-2007, 12:04 PM

got my alcantara in today from auger got something to do for the weekend now!!

jeremy0203 · 08-11-2007, 06:23 PM

got mine in yesterday, damn does this shit look sexy, thanks qshooter for letting us know about getting the material from auger its a perfect shade i love it, now i think im gonna do my seats

windsurf7 · 08-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Nice Job on all them! Say how hard would it be to replace the fabric where you rest your arm also? Does that piece screw off from the underside?

**Qshooter151** · 08-12-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremy0203

got mine in yesterday, damn does this shit look sexy, thanks qshooter for letting us know about getting the material from auger its a perfect shade i love it, now i think im gonna do my seats

no problem bro...

...

jeremy0203 · 08-12-2007, 12:12 PM

now i think its time for red alcantara to meet my seats

dshyu1 · 08-20-2007, 02:30 AM

man this stuff looks hot. What color do you suggest on a alabaster silver LX?

Esoter1c · 08-20-2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by windsurf7

Nice Job on all them! Say how hard would it be to replace the fabric where you rest your arm also? Does that piece screw off from the underside?

Yes it does screw off, how hard it would be though, I dunno, I'd say definately harder than this.

jeremy0203 · 08-20-2007, 12:35 PM

FYI i did mine like almost two weeks ago using the 3m super 77 i just sprayed the door and now the fabric isnt adhering to the door. im gonna take it apart and spray the door panel along with the fabric. spraying the fabric in a quick motion should prohibit any bleed through of the adhesive and allow the two surfaces to actually stick to each other

**firmhonda** · 08-20-2007, 12:42 PM

Wow, sorry it didn't work out for you. Jeremy's (esx005) has yet to bubble or begin to peel anywhere yet.

Hope you get everything worked out man.

articsilber323 · 08-20-2007, 01:17 PM

where is everyone buying there fabric from

i have looked in all the local fabric stores and cant fine the fabric

**firmhonda** · 08-20-2007, 01:20 PM

We picked his up at a local fabric store.. JoAnns(sp) fabrics should be fine.

**Qshooter151** · 08-20-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by articsilber323

where is everyone buying there fabric from

i have looked in all the local fabric stores and cant fine the fabric

got mine from Auger Resources. same place that makes the shift boots our our car...

articsilber323 · 08-21-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Qshooter151

got mine from Auger Resources. same place that makes the shift boots our our car...

how much did that cost you?

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07-29-2007, 09:46 PM	#101 (permalink)
Rba007 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Its just sort of a gray/tan color... No suede like the SI's have, we Ex's just have a perforated hard plastic there.

07-30-2007, 11:11 PM	#103 (permalink)
Rba007 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Very true. My wife suggested the same... I would like something that stands out a bit, but finding something that stands out in a GOOD way is difficult, so as usual stealth and subtlety looks like it will win out.

07-30-2007, 11:12 PM	#104 (permalink)
*07mugencivic* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern CA Age: 24 Posts: 140,108 Toe Knee iTrader: 5 / 100%	i like it....nice DIY

08-01-2007, 02:51 AM	#106 (permalink)
ACExWASxHERE Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anaheim Age: 20 Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 / 0%	was it necessary to use that epoxy stuff where the holes were drilled? and do you really need to drill those tabs out?

08-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#108 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,414 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	got my alcantara in today from auger got something to do for the weekend now!!

08-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#109 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,414 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	got mine in yesterday, damn does this shit look sexy, thanks qshooter for letting us know about getting the material from auger its a perfect shade i love it, now i think im gonna do my seats

08-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#110 (permalink)
windsurf7 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice Job on all them! Say how hard would it be to replace the fabric where you rest your arm also? Does that piece screw off from the underside?

08-12-2007, 12:12 PM	#112 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,414 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	now i think its time for red alcantara to meet my seats

08-20-2007, 02:30 AM	#113 (permalink)
dshyu1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 92 Dennis iTrader: 2 / 100%	man this stuff looks hot. What color do you suggest on a alabaster silver LX?

08-20-2007, 12:35 PM	#115 (permalink)
jeremy0203 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saint Marys, GA Age: 23 Posts: 2,414 Jeremy iTrader: 6 / 100%	FYI i did mine like almost two weeks ago using the 3m super 77 i just sprayed the door and now the fabric isnt adhering to the door. im gonna take it apart and spray the door panel along with the fabric. spraying the fabric in a quick motion should prohibit any bleed through of the adhesive and allow the two surfaces to actually stick to each other

08-20-2007, 01:17 PM	#117 (permalink)
articsilber323 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,029 iTrader: 6 / 100%	where is everyone buying there fabric from i have looked in all the local fabric stores and cant fine the fabric