[Mk2] [Generic] Replacing cloth door inserts with leather

[Magic Beans]

Evening

While I'm waiting for couriers to sort their lives out and find the huge building I work in I thought it sensible to get a few more details on what the best method is to remove the stock cloth inserts and replace them with some aftermarket (LSC) versions?

From what I've read the stock leather doorcards come with removable inserts, however the cloth inserts are bonded in. So at a guess I'd imagine you have to take a scalpel to the cloth panels, leaving you with the space to add the new ones in?

Anyone done this and care to share some wisdom please?

[nitric4k]

cut the cloth off with a knife, they are not inserts then just cut slits to fit the tabs of the leather inserts, really is that easy

[Magic Beans]

cut the cloth off with a knife, they are not inserts then just cut slits to fit the tabs of the leather inserts, really is that easy

Disco

Up to and including the vinyl edging?

[nitric4k]

up to the edging

dont cut the edging

you saw my car in sbits i beleive or didnt ya have a look round?

[Magic Beans]

up to the edging

dont cut the edging

you saw my car in sbits i beleive or didnt ya have a look round?

Job done




I saw it, in more than one location/piece Nice machine! Didn't snoop around though, thought it rude

[nitric4k]

one of the few jobs thats pretty easy on the mr2

looks loads better mate top work!

Petes dones a cracking job in putting it all back together again though great guy

but yes imagine it was in a few states lol

[Magic Beans]

Cheers buddy A few bits to do to finish the job (LEDs, clean etc) but a big difference, as you said.

Peter is a great guy and it's fantastic to have access to someone with the knowledge and skills he's got. Honest with it too, unlike some mechanics I've known over the years..