JHupp

Sorry, tried to be as specific as possible in the title but, trying to combine posts here, mainly just upholstery questions.

Anyone ever tried to re-upholster door panels before? Any problems, etc. I was going to buy a few yards of automotive grade vinyl, and give it a shot. I assembled pool tables, and used to put on pool table felt in high school, so I'm thinking that might help, plus I have done seats on ym dirt bikes and quads a few hundred times. I had the door apart when I had it removed a few weeks ago, and it just looks like the cheap felt they used is stapled on, and backed by a foam. I was going to do away with the foam, and just go right over the wood that's there. Here's what mine looks like now:



Was going to basically replace the cheap grey felt with a tough black vinyl, because it is pretty worn, and stained. Just was wondering if anyone could throw me a few pointers, or tip me off to anything that might be a problem.

Also, semi-interesting, is my truck next to a Dodge Dakota 4x4, was suprised at how much more agressive of a stance it has(compared to the stock dodge on 31s):



Also, this is my 1000th post!!!!!!!! Thanks again, and any tips on the upholstery would be greatly appreciated.

04 Rocko Taco

HEAT. your gonna need heat to stretch out the vinyl, and I am not so sure I would do away with the pad, it helps to hide a lit of little imperfections. I used to re-upholster mercedes. Classics. Everything from doors to seats, to covertible tops. But I hated, and no, I dont do it anymore, sorry. should be fairly straightforward though.

JHupp

Hmm, I'm guessing if I had a large heat lamp, or something to that effect, that I could just heat the roll, and then stretch it into place. I'm thinking vinyl might not be the best bet, and it might be a little better to use twill, or a heavy duty fabric. Thanks for the input.