A source for reproduction door card skins

[djwarner]

Just got a set of blue reproduction 240z door skins from www.roadsterwerx.com. Got them for a great price. According to their site, they were made by the same company that made them for the Nissan remanufacture program. 

As you can see in the photos the color, textures, chrome strip, and heat sealed seams are identical to the OEM skins.

I can' wait to get them installed.

Edited March 22, 2016 by djwarner

[wheee!]

Nice!

[Z dreams]

Nice!!

[psdenno]

Nice find.  Any worries about cutting the necessary holes?

Dennis

[hr369]

power windows and power door locks? 

[djwarner]

I'm more worried above re-habbing the door panels themselves. I'm going to see Jim Fredricks this weekend, I'll probably pick his brain before going too far with the project.

[hr369]

old backings warped, disintegrating?

[zKars]

Nice find! I need a set of blue as well. Thanks!

[djwarner]

My drivers card has a couple of holes for the clasps torn out and some warping in the bottom front corner due to the tension on the old skin. I had been hesitant in re-fitting the old skin lest it look worse due to stretching.

I will repair the torn holes with thin sheet metal.

If necessary, I'll use steam to relax the warping.

Edited March 10, 2016 by djwarner

[jfa.series1]

DJ - consider epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth to repair the door cards.   I did that for a couple of clasp holes that were damaged with great results.  This can also stiffen the card after you get the warp out.

[djwarner]

Thanks Jim, I'll keep that in mind once I get the card stripped down.

[djwarner]

Ok I've taken the door panels down and peeled the skins back up to the fuzzy strips.

How do you get the strips off?

There is some wear on the strips so I've ordered replacements. Any hints on installing them or info on replacing the stubby staples around the borders?