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a problem that is driving me mad........
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Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:19 pmby dan whitehead
Hi there all my name is dan and i have just bought my 1st bmw 325i coupe 1992 e36 with light grey leather and i love the car 2 bits,but i need sum help big time.The grey vinel on my doors has shrunk and came un stuck and i rly want 2get this problem sortid as my car is in vry good nick 4 its age.plz,plz can any 1 give me sum help in wot 2 do as its driving me mad.any help wud b so gr8 2 me.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:37 pmby VMZ
If they have shrunk then you're either going to need to get it recovered or get some replacement door cards.
The leather on your door cards shouldn't be shrinking though so I'm not entirely sure what your talking about. Pics?
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:26 pmby dan whitehead
hi there all,thanks 4 ur reply,its mor vinel than leather on the door cards.i will try and post u sum pics,wud have any ideas wer to get them dun?if not any ideas wer to get new door cards from?as i have been on the net lots looking 4 new or second hand door cards.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:25 amby VMZ
I'm not sure what country you're in but here in Australia it's next to useless looking on the net for parts, best bet is to get some number for BMW wreckers and give them a call. If you pull your door cards off and take them into any Upholsterer they should be able to re-cover them for you.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:20 amby jesse7
Yea the same thing happens to me with the leather door panel. I took off the door panel tryed to stretch it and glue but i had no luck in fixing. Better luck just replacing it. Tryed finding a website for e36 door panels but couldnt. The dealer sells the door panels but I never called because i know it can be a bit expensive.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:26 pmby Javier
Hi Dan, I had my sedan door panels re-upholstered a while ago...
The guy who fixed them also fixes old sofas so it really mustn't be that difficult. He did a very neat work. Just make sure he uses a heat-resistant glue and, better yet, he can sew the leather(ette) to the door panels in key areas such as armrests. I've seen some M3s that have the upholstery attached to the door panels like that.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Wed May 06, 2009 6:12 amby BecStar
Hey everyone I'm new here, got the exact same problem I'm just going to look around the wreckers for new door cards... hopefully they look way better than my current ones ;-P
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:25 amby VMZ
It'd be interesting to see the cost comparison between re-covering and just buying better looking ones.
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:35 pmby B.M.DUB
[quote="Javier"]Hi Dan, I had my sedan door panels re-upholstered a while ago...
The guy who fixed them also fixes old sofas so it really mustn't be that difficult. He did a very neat work. Just make sure he uses a heat-resistant glue and, better yet, he can sew the leather(ette) to the door panels in key areas such as armrests. I've seen some M3s that have the upholstery attached to the door panels like that.
How much did you pay to get that done?
Re: a problem that is driving me mad........
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:01 pmby Javier
Well, it was part of a full revamp of roof, pillars, door panels and seats (from old damaged cloth to new leatherette). And since I live in Paraguay everything (except BMWs and parts) is cheaper. I payed like 320 USD for the whole thing
How much would it cost where you live?
Oh, better if you supervise the job... lots of plastic parts that are old and fragile. Not good if people dismounting them are careless.