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Title: 69-70 Deluxe Interior Door Panel Recover
Post by: D0ZZ70MACH on November 21, 2015, 10:41:18 PM

Hello all.

A PO was kind enough to spray paint the original white door panels black.  They are in great condition and i would like to use them however I'm sure I cannot remove all of the paint and can't paint white over black.  Does anyone have a recommendation to remove the original vinyl and re-wrap with new vinyl?  Anyone offer such service?  Thanks!!  Aaron

Title: Re: 69-70 Deluxe Interior Door Panel Recover
Post by: jwc66k on November 22, 2015, 12:20:47 AM

Aaron,
 They're old and I doubt you would be able make them look good. The original cover is heat bonded to the backing. That's a process that would be expensive if you could find someone to do it. I see that the 70 panels aren't cheap, which might be your main incentive. The tradeoff is probable in favor of new repro's.
Jim

Title: Re: 69-70 Deluxe Interior Door Panel Recover
Post by: 67gtasanjose on November 22, 2015, 07:20:31 AM

i've used oven cleaner on plastic with good results...I've never tried it on vinyl but in this situation, it might be worth a try.

That, or sell the originals if they are that nice and invest the funds into the replacements

Title: Re: 69-70 Deluxe Interior Door Panel Recover
Post by: D0ZZ70MACH on November 22, 2015, 11:02:10 PM

Gentlemen.

Thank you very much for your feedback.  I was afraid that would be the case. 
I really did not want to use repros but I may not have a choice....

Aaron