andrewnagle1964 Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 So my leather door panel inserts have finally given up the ghost Decided to go with Predator Mustang's solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Bishop Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Mine are getting to the same point, looks like a great product (little pricey). So when are you going to post pics of the final install? And which finish did you choose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, 08SGT1234 said: Mine are getting to the same point, looks like a great product (little pricey). So when are you going to post pics of the final install? And which finish did you choose?? Yeah pricey but i think a permeant solution, my upholstrey guy said unless you primed and painted that spot with magic pixie dust his leather glue would not stick. I bought the black vertical carbon fiber and they will be delivered next week, will post photos (shipping from CA and i am in NC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Panels came in test fit looks good. Need to clean with soap & water and paint prep to remove silicone residue Will post more photos as I get this done Edited May 23, 2018 by andrewnagle1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andrewnagle1964 Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Done, looks fantastic and worth the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Very very nice indeed, Andrew! Nice job on the install too buddy. Would you mind sharing where you got your billet power window switch plates? I’ve been looking for solid units......not covers. Thanks ahead of time! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 21 hours ago, BIKEBOY said: Very very nice indeed, Andrew! Nice job on the install too buddy. Would you mind sharing where you got your billet power window switch plates? I’ve been looking for solid units......not covers. Thanks ahead of time! Chris Thanks Chris, window switch plates are silver horse racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 Mine are still in like-new condition except that the driver's side leather is puffing up above the arm rest, like your passenger's side door showed in that first photo. Is that something just just needs that special glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 I noted today a couple of wrinkles. I am going to have shop to glue or recover. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Searching threads on the door panels looking for info on pro repairs. I’ve been quoted between $150-$300 per door from various shops to have the panel reupholstered with new foam and vinyl. Andrew, I’m curious why your upholstery guy said there was no way his glue could to make them last? Was he only talking about re-glueing the OEM vinyl or was he stating it would work with any material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 7 hours ago, EL SHELBY said: Searching threads on the door panels looking for info on pro repairs. I’ve been quoted between $150-$300 per door from various shops to have the panel reupholstered with new foam and vinyl. Andrew, I’m curious why your upholstery guy said there was no way his glue could to make them last? Was he only talking about re-glueing the OEM vinyl or was he stating it would work with any material? He was talking about any material and specifically He said it was the plastic ford used and that without sanding and priming his glue wouldn’t stick. After doing this project and getting them stripped I am not so sure I believe him anymore. The failure was the foam deteriorated and stopped sticking to the leather, the foam stuck pretty damn good to the door even as it was dry and crumbling. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 10 hours ago, andrewnagle1964 said: He was talking about any material and specifically He said it was the plastic ford used and that without sanding and priming his glue wouldn’t stick. After doing this project and getting them stripped I am not so sure I believe him anymore. The failure was the foam deteriorated and stopped sticking to the leather, the foam stuck pretty damn good to the door even as it was dry and crumbling. Hope this helps Thanks. Agreed it’s the foam, not the adhesive Ford used. The Predator panels look great, but I really want to stay with a ‘like’ original panels. I located some vinyl that very closely matches the OEM which is no longer available through Ford. The material I found is the correct color and has the diamond shaped perforations, just slightly smaller. It would be terrific if someone would offer a quality, Predator like, panel that is already upholstered and can be easily installed by the shadetree types. Locating a reputable upholstery shop within an hour drive of me is challenging at best. Too many poorly run, disorganized, with loads of attitude, shops around me. J- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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