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Reupholster Door Cards - DIY

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Hi guys,

The fabric is really starting to look tatty on the door cards on my Mspec E36. I'm thinking about removing the old fabric and replacing it with something new - maybe even leather?

Has anyone done anything similar or knows of any good guides on doing so? I've done a bit of research on google, but looks like most people weren't too successful....

I'm not keen on paying someone to do it, as the car really isn't worth much, and I don't wanna put $500 fixing something that doesn't affect its performance.

Keen to hear about your experiences whether you've done a good job or not!

Cheers,

Andrew

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Hi guys,

The fabric is really starting to look tatty on the door cards on my Mspec E36. I'm thinking about removing the old fabric and replacing it with something new - maybe even leather?

Has anyone done anything similar or knows of any good guides on doing so? I've done a bit of research on google, but looks like most people weren't too successful....

I'm not keen on paying someone to do it, as the car really isn't worth much, and I don't wanna put $500 fixing something that doesn't affect its performance.

Keen to hear about your experiences whether you've done a good job or not!

Cheers,

Andrew

I knew I had seen a DIY for this somewhere..

I suppose it doesn't matter what you cover it in, the concept is still the same.

edit: spelling mistakes :unsure:

Edited by Sargasm

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I knew I had seen a DIY for this somewhere..

I suppose it doesn't matter what you cover it in, the concept is still the same.

edit: spelling mistakes :unsure:

Ya, I've been reading that thread yesterday - but unfortunately no one seems to be able to replicate his results.... which got me a bit worried. The result looked real good thoh!

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I did it on mine, the hardest part was removing the inner formed panel which though loose in most places still had a good hold in others.

I used 'spotlight' black vinyl with m tricolour stitching through it. The fronts came out well, the rears not so well (coupe model) as it was a bit rushed and i used a different vinyl.

Still looks a heap better than saggy cloth. Basically looks the same as your link.

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