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Making leather door panels.
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Once your panel is off remove the old skin.
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Here s the door panel on the foam which is on the cutting mat.
The inner markings are from the panel template while the leather itself was cut using the material template.
Handle the panel with care as they are not made of the sturdiest of material.
As you can see i have about a 1 1 2 border.
I use the inner marking as the guide for where i need to spray glue.
Make sure you unscrew anything that is connected to the door frame armrest door handle trim etcetera.
Place one 48 by 48 by 1 8 inch hardboard on a worktable.
Upholster door panels without sewing by using this layering technique.
If you want to construct a panel without using an old one tape kraft paper to the inside of the door and trace the pattern onto the paper.
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Add a logos or designs if desired.
Compare base door panel kit.
Set an old door panel on the hardboard and trace its shape.
Watch the videos to learn how to build custom door panels for any vehicle.