Door panel fabric

mtnman1007 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 07:49 AM

I was just wondering if anyone has replaced the fabric on the door panel? I have a 04 Tundra AC and the fabric looks a little worse for wear. Thanks in advance. D-

Pro40Dually · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 08:38 PM

I got some camo from wal-mart fabric dept and did my own:

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...s-p3220118.jpg

Fissile · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro40Dually

I got some camo from wal-mart fabric dept and did my own:

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...s-p3220118.jpg

I wouldnt have picked that pattern but it looks well done. How difficult was that?

Pro40Dually · #4 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fissile

I wouldnt have picked that pattern but it looks well done. How difficult was that?

Not hard. It took some creative "V-cuts" and sewing to get the wrinkles out in the curved areas. I also used a paddle-tip on a soldering gun to melt the panel connectors on the back side. The heat undo's the plastic weld. The material overlays the existing fabric and is sewed around the edges on the backside. The door handle, switch panel, and attachments help hold it in place. It was my 1st attempt. Maybe someone has a better idea?

Fissile · #5 (**permalink**) 03-15-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro40Dually

It was my 1st attempt. Maybe someone has a better idea?

As long as it stays together through use and abuse I don't see how it could be better, judging on your picture. I've got a silver motif in my truck that I've off and on thought about expanding through out the interior. I'm in the middle of a stereo & sound deadening rebuild; if I ever get to this I'll probably have questions.