body and interior restoring interior door panel

[02dag]

I am going to restore the interior door panels. What is best to use for material, plywood or door panel material like in this link

 

http://perfectfit.com/15347/154532/Chipboard-Car-Panelboard/Kraft-Tan-Waterproof-Panelboard.html

 

I can get plywood in different thicknesses like 3 mm, 3,6 mm and 4 mm. What is the best corrrect size here? Seems to me that 3mm is a little thin?

 

My guess is that soundproofing is not that good with plywood?

 

In that link I presented to you it says that the panel is .10 inch thick AND 1/8" thick.... I am not american, but I had the understanding that " means inch. How can this panel be both a tenth and an eigth inch thick?

[walkinfool]

I would use plywood and Aardvark makes the perfect sized panels for our cars for about $100 for a pair. you can also get the fiber board door cards but they're prone to swelling if any moisture gets to them.

 

here's the link to Aardvark   https://www.2002parts.com/bmw/interior.html

 

good luck!

[jmr_1602]

I agree with going with the Aardvark panels if you can. I see you're in Norway so maybe it's not an option.

If I were making my own I would probably go with 4mm plywood to avoid the staples from piercing through the vinyl.

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[Simeon]

Probably even further away but Beaner7102 has CNC machined foamed plastic boards that fit perfectly. Here's how I fitted them: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/blog/163/entry-461-door-card-rehab/

[Guy Cocquyt]

Nice job Simeon!

[esty]

fwiw...be careful using staples if the thickness of your boards are close to same as the originals...the shortest across the counter staples i've been able to find without having to use a unique gun to shoot them are 3/16 inch....they will penetrate the vinyl on its face

 

good work Simeon...your panel look fantastic

[ray_]

Nice job, Simeon!

 

Stevenola told me Thompson's water seal can be used on the cardboard to stiffen it up a bit, and seal it.

 

I was thinking of cutting some thin plexiglas to support the failing boards. Haven't got around to playing with it...

 

Cheers,

[02dag]

So Simeon, you actually painted the chrome strips. How did they turn out?

 

A normal construction plywood board with dimensions 2400x1200x4mm costs about 20usd over here, so I think I will have a go at making them myself. I was thinking about gluing, not using staples. For attaching the top rail I will drill holes and be using rivets instead of the bent metal style used originally.

 

Should I glue under the entire vinyl or just at the edges?

[esty]

Should I glue under the entire vinyl or just at the edges?

i would attach the top firmly then glue and pull the edges tight as you go