door trim panel (weather proofing) adviced needed

dickster · 12:36 PM

i've just taken the passenger door trim panel off to replace the door lock.

now i want to replace everything properly.

what do you guys use for the plastic weather proof sheet that goes behind the trim panel (the one on there is crap)?

what do you use to stick it to the door with?

most of the hardware, screws etc (esp. at bottom of door trim and righthand door pocket flap hinge screws), are in need of replacing and i can't see them listed on pelican, where do you source them??

any advice/tips.experiences gratefully received as always.

btw - i didnt need to replace the lock, cleaning the old one got it working as good as new.

RoninLB · 10-19-2002, 01:09 PM

dick..to my understanding, Pelican may need a phone call or e-mail to check for a package of your screws/ or call Stoddard..I used heavy hardware store plastic for a lining and attached w/body caulking or duct tape..do a trial fit of sheet metal screws/may have to use bigger screws or a threaded rivit install..and a sheet of Dynamat on door skin[or equalivant] and some on door inner sheet metal helps your door closing sound more heavy duty..more like a thud than a ping..a cleaning of power window switch insides is a consideration..check inner door latch bolts..and routine old grease cleaning and regrease..I slam my hand on inner door sheet metal to detect any rattles..now is a good time to fit 6 1/2 door speakers..and after cleaning inner lower door area that collects rain I did a coating of Por-15 ............Ron

dickster · 10-19-2002, 01:34 PM

cheers ron

bob hodges · 10-19-2002, 06:16 PM

I just removed and replaced my door liner on the pax side. I used 4mm plastic from the hardware store. It is the same thickness as the factory stuff. Now is the right time to have any small dents taken out by the paintless dent dude. I had two very small ones removed and it is lots easier with the panel off. They were removed and you can't ever tell there was any dent.

dickster · 10-19-2002, 09:28 PM

Quote:

I used 4mm plastic from the hardware store.

would that be .4mm???

what did you stick it with??

RoninLB · 10-20-2002, 04:55 AM

...the plastic wrapper reads " 4 Mil "..and then "w/body caulking or duct tape"..the soft, non hardning stuff that I had around from doing body work stuff/got it at auto paint supply store..OR you can PM " bell " and ask what he uses/he's a pro on this......Ron

bob hodges · 10-20-2002, 09:02 AM

I used spray adhesive on the door...waited for it to dry and stuck the plastic to the door. I made a new plastic from the old and it fit perfect.

Al G · 10-21-2002, 04:02 AM

Your friendly OPC will sell genuine, ready cut (incl correct holes), heavy duty, self adhesive door weather-shields for I believe £20 a pair - The guy retrimming my car said I had options: either £5 HD sheet plastic, £5 roll of waterproof tape and half an hour of his labour rate to cut and fit,
OR £20 from OPC and an instant fit...

As for fixings for door parts, I believe that Forest Fine in Brighton has the correct range, but it may be worth checking with a local fixing specialist first

Al G

Fosgate911 · 10-21-2002, 06:01 AM

I'm gonna use some dyno mat heat shrinked into place over the door. Used this several times before and have had excellent results all the way around. Quiets rattles if you have them in the door, keeps moisture out and is very durable. The only downside is if you ever need inside the door again you may have to redo it as doesn't conform to its original shape very well.

T

dickster · 10-21-2002, 06:27 AM

al,

i had wondered about oe stuff. i might look into that 'cause i've got to open up the other door anyhow.

it'll be my first trip to an opc!

thanks guys.

Al G · 10-21-2002, 08:52 AM

First trip to an OPC - better dress for the part then!

Al G

Sunroof · 10-22-2002, 06:50 AM

Heck, I just used a good old household (dark green) leave bag!
Cut out the template and used rubber (contact) cement to hold it on in the upper portion of the door........works just fine.

Its not the thickness of the plastic that's critical as much as the integrity of the weather seal. Those squeegies for the window glass are the most critical for keeping the weather out.

Bob