Auto Upholstery Reapair - Replacement Panel

Once completed, the door panel reinstalls just like the original. We installed new push clips in place of the original rusted pins. OPG also offers replacement cups for the door, which are sometimes missing or broken. The entire operation including front and rear panels took about a day to complete. Our Judge is back to cruising the strip in style, and now, no more mildew scent!

Description	Part Number	Source	Price
Door panels	GP910BK	OPG	$119.95
Rear panels	GP913BK	OPG	63.95
Armrest bases front	DP6230	OPG	46.95
Armrest bases rear	CH24775	OPG	144.95
Armrest pads front	ARP0008,9	OPG	42.95
Armrest pads rear	ARP0025,6	OPG	39.95
Mounting clips	CH25223	OPG	12.85
Windlace	68AWLBK	OPG	28.30
Spray adhesive, pint		Local shop	10.00

The original window felts were stapled on; these needed to be removed to complete the installation. A die-grinder and cutoff wheel made quick work of the staples.
The original window felts were stapled on; these needed to be removed to complete the inst
Again using the die-grinder, the original star-punch holes were ground off leaving a flat, uniform surface to mount the new panel. We also hit the metal with a Scotch-Brite Roloc pad on a die-grinder to clean up the surface rust and residual adhesive.
Again using the die-grinder, the original star-punch holes were ground off leaving a flat,
The new panel was laid up against the backing plate along the line we marked earlier. A couple of clamps held it in place while the backing board and metal support were drilled approximately every 6 inches.
The new panel was laid up against the backing plate along the line we marked earlier. A co

Using a generic pop-rivet gun, the two pieces were joined together. This was much easier and more secure than trying to reuse the original punched holes.
Using a generic pop-rivet gun, the two pieces were joined together. This was much easier a
The backside of the rivets needed to be knocked down so the panel would sit flush against the body. A 2x4 block and a hammer flattened them nicely.
The backside of the rivets needed to be knocked down so the panel would sit flush against
While rattle-can spray glue is OK, much better results will be obtained by using high-quality spray adhesive and a cheap paint gun. The glue is available from most any upholstery shop. The glue was sprayed on the metal backing plate.
While rattle-can spray glue is OK, much better results will be obtained by using high-qual