Posted August 16, 20186 yr comment_555397 Anyone know how to replace the felt strips with staples? Or are more commonly glued on? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 20186 yr comment_555401 Joe - I presume you're talking about the fuzzy strips on the top of the door panel. A few folks have been successful at reusing the OE staples but this is a pretty tough process. Glue is not a good option for this install - probably why the factory did not go this route. I went with a set of 8 small pop rivets and it worked out well. A key trick is to get the rivet head well seated into the fuzzy material by using something small and pointed to pull the fuzzy hairs out from under the rivet head before squeezing the rivet down to finish. This will ensure the rivet head is not sticking out with the potential to contact the glass. Hope this helps. Jim Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/#findComment-555401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 20186 yr comment_555407 I’ve also heard of people using thin stainless steel wire instead of the staples. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/#findComment-555407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 20186 yr comment_555415 I’ll be doing this in the next week or two, so Joe’s thread and Jim & Scott’s great advice is just in time! ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/#findComment-555415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 20186 yr Author comment_555425 Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/#findComment-555425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 16, 20186 yr comment_555444 I was able to find staples the same width as the original hole spacing. The were rectangular instead of round so I opened up the diameter of the holes slightly. You can then carefully push the staple through the original holes. Then I used long nose pliers to bend the legs over on each staple. Time consuming but it looks good. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60596-door-panel-restore/#findComment-555444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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