Reupholstering a Vintage Car Door Panel

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
  • Reupholster your vintage or classic car door panel yourself using supplies and tools from Sailrite. The style of car door panels vary greatly, but the principles of fabricating them are all similar. Follow the steps in this video and you too can easily upholster your vehicle's car door panel yourself.
    REUPHOLSTERING A VINTAGE CAR DOOR PANEL CHAPTERS:
    Preparing Dorr Panels Board - 0:35 min
    Cutting Vinyl Fabric to Size - 1:53 min
    Gluing Sew Foam to Vinyl Fabric - 2:58 min
    Sewing Pleated Channels - 5:06 min
    Creating Transition Strip - 7:25 min
    Attaching to Door Panels - 10:46 min
    Cutouts for Hardware - 13:53 min
    Material List - 15:17 min
    MATERIALS LIST:
    Quality Marine Vinyl Fabric - www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/RV-a...
    3M™ General Trim Adhesive - www.sailrite.com/3M-General-T...
    Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58" - www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
    V-92 Polyester Sewing Thread - www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...)
    Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
    21 Gauge 1/4" (6mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
    TOOLS LIST:
    Hole Cutter 5/16" ‑ #1 - www.sailrite.com/Hole-Cutter-...
    Scribe‑All® Water Soluble Marking Pencil White - www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
    Barry King Mallet Hammer Style 3# - www.sailrite.com/Mallet-Hamme...
    Sailrite® Cutting Block & Die Holder - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cut...
    Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
    Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
    Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-...
    Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36" - www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing...
    Washable Wonder Fabric Marker Blue - www.sailrite.com/Washable-Won...
    Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
    Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Lon...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @garygerard4290
    @garygerard4290 5 місяців тому +4

    'Narrator gets an A+ for explaining everything very well.
    Thank you for these videos
    I ordered a Fabricator yesterday.

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the explanation helpful. Enjoy your Sailrite Fabricator Sewing Machine!

  • @AnthonyColebourn
    @AnthonyColebourn 29 днів тому

    Brilliant video. So detailed and well explained.

  • @yellowtr6
    @yellowtr6 4 роки тому +47

    All of my upholstery work is doing interior panel kits for the classic British Sports car the Triumph TR4 and TR6 so I have two suggestions for your video. The vinyl gets cut about 2" larger than the card but the foam should get cut the same size as the card. This eliminates the bulk that you're showing that can affect how the panels will fit. When you're using upholstery or headliner contact cement, wait for it to flash and feel dry to the touch and then put waxed paper on top of it. Now you can lay the other piece on top of the waxed paper and position it perfectly without fear of things sticking together. Once the pieces are aligned, slide out the pieces of waxed paper.

    • @carsbikeandmusic1236
      @carsbikeandmusic1236 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely correct .... as v r manufacturing trims here in delhi india .... v do same

    • @seinarukishi9228
      @seinarukishi9228 8 місяців тому

      What about shrinkage from the sewing? when sewing leather to closed cell I have came around a quarter inch short on all sides vertical to stitching when doing stripes similar to the ones in the video. Good advice on the adhesive, I have had mixed results depending upon the adhesive brand though.

    • @jraposo911
      @jraposo911 5 місяців тому

      Yellow tr6 can you recover my dash for me . Vinyl or leather. It’s all cracked . 71 Lemans 😊

  • @corinnegeddings4667
    @corinnegeddings4667 2 роки тому

    Getting ready to do the door panels and headliner in a 27 “T” coupe....this is very helpful! THANK YOU

  • @chuckgordon3693
    @chuckgordon3693 2 роки тому

    Thank You very informative.

  • @thek.p4899
    @thek.p4899 4 роки тому +1

    Thats awesome great talent

  • @samperras
    @samperras 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @countrysmurfcomedy3099
    @countrysmurfcomedy3099 Рік тому

    💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥.. Very informative, great tips..

  • @marcussmith4913
    @marcussmith4913 Рік тому

    this is awesome bro. thank you I waNT TO see how to do velvet inlay work as well.

  • @wacherawaiganjo9938
    @wacherawaiganjo9938 4 місяці тому

    Lovely 😍!

  • @DMAX_DIY
    @DMAX_DIY 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool video my friends! Thanks for posting! I'm needing to make some stuff for my racing seat.. Good tips.. DMAX motion sim ch

  • @exchaoordo
    @exchaoordo 2 роки тому

    Just the video I need! Do you think a regular sewing machine will have the power to do the sewing you're doing? What are you using for thread?

  • @inactive67
    @inactive67 3 роки тому +2

    When marking or cutting and having to move your straight edge, leave the pencil/pen or blade in place and move the straight edge.

  • @evenemad5010
    @evenemad5010 3 роки тому +1

    Big thanks ❤️😊

  • @TheHamadanners
    @TheHamadanners 4 роки тому

    Mmm vintage

  • @Banditemcee123
    @Banditemcee123 Рік тому

    GREAT VIDEO!!
    Could you show how to button tuft a door panel like you would see in a lowrider I would love to see how it's done if possible 😊

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  Рік тому

      Hi Bandit,
      We are planning on doing a video on tufting at some point this summer. I think we will be tufting a headboard, but the concepts should be very similar.

  • @mikem3403
    @mikem3403 Рік тому +1

    Someone please let me know. If you were to not wrap the foam around the back, how do you keep the staple from coming through the front? Or would the glue be good enough to hold the vinyl?

  • @larrystehle8746
    @larrystehle8746 4 роки тому +20

    You have an incredible amount of bulk as you fold that 1/2 in foam around the panel and that could result in poor fit as you attach the panel to the car. Try trimming the foam to the panel before wrapping and attaching....

  • @GarageItYourself
    @GarageItYourself Рік тому

    How would you go about doing a butt join of the two colours instead of using the additional strip of vinyl?

  • @itseasiertotakeitsomewhere738
    @itseasiertotakeitsomewhere738 2 роки тому +1

    Those sharp staple ends have to go somewhere. Aren't you able to feel them on the outside? That cowl board is only 1/8" thick.

  • @OUTFXD
    @OUTFXD Рік тому

    "Car Door Panels... are typically found on Classic cars!" "We are cutting wholes where the Plastic Rivet inserts need to be inserted" We have very different opinions on what constitutes a "classic car" Great vid! Thanks!

  • @tommybroughton2191
    @tommybroughton2191 2 роки тому

    where do you get this cowl board every site I look on it is like they dont know what I am talking about

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic 10 місяців тому

    Neato!

  • @dyingforpie6879
    @dyingforpie6879 Рік тому

    My door panels have a radius- straight ones are easy 😄

  • @siamese35
    @siamese35 4 роки тому +1

    Does this machine have a foot operated reverse and a thread cutter?

    • @boarhog1979
      @boarhog1979 4 роки тому

      no. It will have a lever for reverse and is not an automatic machine. A Juki LU-158 which is a monster long arm machine uses a foot-operated reverse

    • @boarhog1979
      @boarhog1979 4 роки тому

      at 635 you can see the push down lever for reverse

  • @user-io8pz9ow8l
    @user-io8pz9ow8l 4 роки тому

    🌷🌷🌷

  • @joanneczaplicki4460
    @joanneczaplicki4460 3 місяці тому

    Is this an industrial machine? Will a regular sewing machine sew through this foam and vinyl?

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  2 місяці тому

      I do not think a home sewing machine will work very well with this project, sorry.

  • @CulinarySpy
    @CulinarySpy 3 роки тому +2

    Where can one find the 'cal board' or whatever is?

    • @davesoanes1649
      @davesoanes1649 3 роки тому

      Cowlboard

    • @CulinarySpy
      @CulinarySpy 3 роки тому

      @@davesoanes1649 yeah that - where do you source it?

    • @dyingforpie6879
      @dyingforpie6879 Рік тому

      @@CulinarySpy did you get an answer? Just use 1/8 hardboard

  • @dijones2441
    @dijones2441 4 роки тому

    😃👍

  • @user-mn1ws3uk6g
    @user-mn1ws3uk6g 4 роки тому

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jacintolangi767
    @jacintolangi767 3 роки тому +1

    you know what? you sound like Agent Smith in The Matrix ^^ i like your voice

    • @DaRooMN
      @DaRooMN 3 роки тому

      Thought exactly the same XD

    • @porroh869
      @porroh869 3 роки тому

      Strike a straight line Mr Anderson

  • @MrJaespun
    @MrJaespun 4 роки тому

    Do you guys sell used sail rite machines?

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  4 роки тому

      Sorry, we do not.

    • @dsloop3907
      @dsloop3907 4 роки тому

      www.used.forsale/sailrite-sewing-machine

    • @hasnaoldgmail8097
      @hasnaoldgmail8097 4 роки тому

      @@SailriteDIY hello sailrite can i talk to you in private please !! I want to send you some pictures of what i make so that you encourage me please

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  4 роки тому

      @@hasnaoldgmail8097 email me at ericg@sailrite.com

  • @user-mn1ws3uk6g
    @user-mn1ws3uk6g 4 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @greavous93
    @greavous93 11 місяців тому +4

    too much foam in the corner and around the edges. A door panel that wont lay flat when installed is wasted time and materials.

    • @ARASHMAFI1
      @ARASHMAFI1 3 місяці тому +1

      Totally agree looks like crap. Foam should be cut the same size as the board so when the vinyl is bent over it has nothing glide in the back but the vinyl

  • @tthams73
    @tthams73 3 місяці тому

    I never use spray adhesive on door cards. It’s not durable enough

  • @floridasaltlife
    @floridasaltlife 4 роки тому +1

    You will find a much larger market when you start selling to car guys !!!

  • @georgespapillon364
    @georgespapillon364 2 роки тому

    Where can I get the car board ?

    • @SailriteDIY
      @SailriteDIY  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry, we do not carry it. I would search Google: "cowl board upholstery board"

  • @richlounder2465
    @richlounder2465 Рік тому +1

    Totally wrong, the foam should never go behind the door trim, too fat and bulky. Cut the foam off to the board edge so that you only have the thickness of vinyl around the back.

    • @mikem3403
      @mikem3403 Рік тому

      How do you staple the vinyl to the board without it coming through the front? Or would the glue be good enough?

  • @terryblanchard8199
    @terryblanchard8199 4 роки тому

    Jh