Door panels
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Cargo Master
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Door panels
I obtained a nice set of door panels from pnp... Only problem is/was they were the wrong color. After a little treatment of duplicolor interior vinyl paint, this is no longer an issue. See for your self...
I forgot to take a photo of both before they were painted but this gives you an idea of what they looked like (blue).
Before
After
With arm rests
I am pretty impressed with the results; fortunately so is my wife the skeptic. I doubt one could tell these have been painted just by looking at them.
The beige actually appears to resemble the color found in the interior or newer Fords so a tad lighter than what was in there. Considering the dark blue that the panels were, the new stuff really did a great job in covering it. I also painted the armrests.
I have to say this paint is also incredibly forgiving. After seeing my positive results my wife wanted to give this a whirl and caused a couple runs. Once dry, you couldnt tell... It really conforms to the texture.
Since decent trim panels are starting to become a challenge one these trucks, I hope this might be beneficial to anyone considering such a task.
I forgot to take a photo of both before they were painted but this gives you an idea of what they looked like (blue).
Before
After
With arm rests
I am pretty impressed with the results; fortunately so is my wife the skeptic. I doubt one could tell these have been painted just by looking at them.
The beige actually appears to resemble the color found in the interior or newer Fords so a tad lighter than what was in there. Considering the dark blue that the panels were, the new stuff really did a great job in covering it. I also painted the armrests.
I have to say this paint is also incredibly forgiving. After seeing my positive results my wife wanted to give this a whirl and caused a couple runs. Once dry, you couldnt tell... It really conforms to the texture.
Since decent trim panels are starting to become a challenge one these trucks, I hope this might be beneficial to anyone considering such a task.
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Looks good, i had excellent results with plasticolor, or plasticoat, something like that. Did the foam that wraps around the back in the super cabs, along with the trim back there, and the dash pad. Been 3or 4 years and still looks like it was made bright red, instead of dark green. Even though the rubber/ foam pad was a little dry, still covers and hasnt cracked.
How are the repro. door panels on quality? I seen some like that at the JY, the ones where the clips pop through the door panels, and theyre were merely blown plastic, very cheap, thin and flimsy. I guess im lucky, i have a almost perfect set of black with black vinyl inserts, and chrome trim originals. Then again i traded a pretty nice flatbed for the junk doors that they were on.
How are the repro. door panels on quality? I seen some like that at the JY, the ones where the clips pop through the door panels, and theyre were merely blown plastic, very cheap, thin and flimsy. I guess im lucky, i have a almost perfect set of black with black vinyl inserts, and chrome trim originals. Then again i traded a pretty nice flatbed for the junk doors that they were on.
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Cargo Master
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Compared to the OEM which were on the truck these are great. They seem to be thick an durable; no dry rot, cracks, or flimsiness. I will post more pics when done but I am gonna use stainless screws instead of the plastic plugs.
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How is the paint holding up so far?
I scored some beige panels for my truck and i am planning on painting them black, i have the same paint you used, so I'm seeing how the paint holds up over time.
I scored some beige panels for my truck and i am planning on painting them black, i have the same paint you used, so I'm seeing how the paint holds up over time.
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So far better than expected... It has rubbed off on the passenger side from the turning of the window crank; I didnt put one of those plastic washers under it which would have prevented this.
The one thing I really need to redo is the well nuts.... The JB WELD has really performed like ****. Not neccessarily surprised but I knew tack welding those would have been better. Now I have another excuse to invest in a small welder.
The one thing I really need to redo is the well nuts.... The JB WELD has really performed like ****. Not neccessarily surprised but I knew tack welding those would have been better. Now I have another excuse to invest in a small welder.
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have you thought about using those nutserts instead of welding on the ones you have now. I think theyre called a nutsert, you install them with a rivet gun and the special tip to use with them. Would work perfect for what you need.
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Cargo Master
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Thanks for the idea... I think that would be better than what I currently have going on or even welding... Whats the best place to source those? I have found a few online but somewhat pricy.
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This place has everything to do with rivets. They are a little pricey, though.
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Harbor freight has this, only comes with 10 each of a few different sizes. Who knows how well the gun works, Itll probably break on the first nut. haha
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Harbor freight has this, only comes with 10 each of a few different sizes. Who knows how well the gun works, Itll probably break on the first nut. haha
45 Piece Threaded Insert Riveter Kit
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Thanks!!! I looked at harbor freight but was searching with the wrong nomenclature... I will just save the reciept until the job is done; its their problem if it breaks after each nut.