Due to the drain hoses breaking in the doors the bottom of the door panels has rotted away . Now I could get new panels but there is nothing wrong with the vinyl just the backing .
What can I use for a new backing panel ? Can’t use ply as first thought as the panel has to be bent harshly to refit .
Any thoughts?
Door panel backing
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roymck
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Door panel backing
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My wife says I don’t listen to her or something like that !
Yes I know it’s not original
My wife says I don’t listen to her or something like that !
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Oneball
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Re: Door panel backing
Hardboard is what was usually used, available in various thicknesses, have a google.
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roymck
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Re: Door panel backing
Doesn’t look like hardboard , but the stuff I looked don’t seem flexible enough . But maybe I can get it thinner , good call .
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Yes I know it’s not original
My wife says I don’t listen to her or something like that !
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My wife says I don’t listen to her or something like that !
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Re: Door panel backing
Mill board is the stuff. Thinner & more flexible than hardboard.
Available from trimmers supplies like Woolies.
Available from trimmers supplies like Woolies.