fabrics used for finishing
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=55711
Printed Date: April 23, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Topic: fabrics used for finishing
Posted By: mi_what
Subject: fabrics used for finishing
Date Posted: May 14, 2005 at 7:15 AM
I am looking for a variety of ways to cover my door panels after FG the components in them. I posted a similiar topic like this a while ago asking what I could use in place of paint and adhesive vynil. I thought about using vynil, tweed, leather, and fleece. I just wanted to know if anybody had any pics of them or any fabrics they used instead of paint. Just trying to figure out what would look the best on a door panel (the whole thing) and where I could get it at. Any help or input would be much appreciated.
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Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: May 14, 2005 at 12:51 PM
I don't think any one material would best fit a car's design... Look around the car, see the integration of carpetting and plastic, I don't think a manufacturer ever used 1 solid material, and if they did, it was two different colorings which would be the same as 2 different materials as far as I'm concerned. Leather you MIGHT be able to do, but it'll look blah. I'd combine vinyl with a nice looking carpetting, my door panels actually look ok in regards to that(as much as I hate the car and it needs a face lift) except for the stupid marble/wood pieces. What ugly crap... Anyways, there is a link active right now that used a carpetting finish for speaker "pods". the hzemall site has some stuff I believe. Do a search on door panels in this forum, should turn some links up with pics.
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