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Nope, this time it's Ian!
Anything online will be me, stuff on the WhatsApp Scotland group will mainly be Lynette (she asks me to add, especially if witty and erudite!
) as it's on her phone. Sorry for the confusion!
Building my Frankie
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Nope, this time it's Ian!
Anything online will be me, stuff on the WhatsApp Scotland group will mainly be Lynette (she asks me to add, especially if witty and erudite!
) as it's on her phone. Sorry for the confusion!
A2Sam
A2OC Donor
Will get them checked
I’ve been driving 12 years now and never been pulled, so be a shame to besmirch my record.
A2Sam
A2OC Donor
Ahhahhh , Hi Ian!Nope, this time it's Ian!
Anything online will be me, stuff on the WhatsApp Scotland group will mainly be Lynette (she asks me to add, especially if witty and erudite!
Cenick
A2OC Donor
Still undecided on which service flap I preferhappy to stick with the colour coded one
happy to stick with the colour coded one 
They both look good so you can’t fail
cheechy
A2OC Donor
Are we getting a how to on this one? Looks really good!
A2Sam
A2OC Donor
Steve will be able to give you a better how to, but for now, here goes....
Remove the door panel (four screws)
Separate all four panels
•top panel
•back panel
•armrest
•door pocket
Remove existing fabric to get down to the fibreglass.
Clean each panel with rubbing alcohol or equivalent (Do this well, all sides, back and crevasses)
Choose your fabric wisely!! We initially chose pvc leather and it was a nightmare! If you are going to use a fabric, choose the thinnest fabric you can; anything thick is a b****r to get around the corners and rounded parts.
We used self adhesive vinyl wrap in the end.
Cut the fabric to its approximate size, leaving a 3-4cm overhang for the concave parts and to make sure you have enough to secure it at the back of the panel.
Heat up the fabric and panel using a hair dryer (on hottest setting), or a heat gun.
Peel off the vinyl backing sheet to half way and press down. Once it’s secure, remove the other half and press down.
Now, using the hairdryer, it’s just down to patience, perseverance and pained fingers....use the heat and either your fingers or a squeegee to press out the air bubbles - working from the centre to the outer edges.
Don’t be quick to cut it, just keep stretching it around the corners in small sections, until it’s flat and crease free. Good luck lol!
Once you’re happy with the finish, piece the four sections back together and secure using kitchen cabinet screws.
Finally, it’s time refit the door panel on the door panel itself. I didn’t do this part so can’t offer any instructions, but it sounded like Steve banged it, a lot!
Maybe @A2Steve will do a video for you?
If you’re going to try it, good luck! It’s a pig of a job ?
Easy enough to swap out whenever a different colour takes your fancy, keep both and do it at will! simples!
Little Dog
A2OC Donor
On corroded and treated cast iron it would be sparkling silver with a blue tinge.
I can get some pictures of yellow passivate on iron. Gives a feel for the look.
A2Sam
A2OC Donor
Oh yes please! Sounds really nice!
Little Dog
A2OC Donor
This is a 29 year old CV joint, the rust has been removed and it has been zinc plated with a yellow passivate:
Clear passivate results in a silver finish with a blue tinge.
A2Sam
A2OC Donor
Thanks Phil, 29 year old?! That looks amazing! Really like the finish, even the oxidised texture! Very nice ?This is a 29 year old CV joint, the rust has been removed and it has been zinc plated with a yellow passivate:
Clear passivate results in a silver finish with a blue tinge.
Is it just a case of painting it on??
oneflewover
Member
Was this in to a single din dash?
A2Steve
A2OC Donor
No, the car was double DIN already, making the job much easier.
Little Dog
A2OC Donor
The finish is created by pitting that is left after the rust has been removed.
Once the rust had been removed the item is electro zinc plated. It comes out of plating , is rinsed and then dipped in diluted passivate.