easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.

This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.

I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.

-jeff

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.

How well glue is going to work depends on the plastic. Some plastics
require special solvents.

Somewhere on the backside will be a marking for the grade/type of plastic.
Once you find this you then can use that information to determine
what glue to use. A good hardware or hobby store will have several
types to choose from.

Or you could take this as an opportune time to learn upholstery and
cover the panel in cloth or vinal.

--
DougW

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.

How well glue is going to work depends on the plastic. Some plastics
require special solvents.

Somewhere on the backside will be a marking for the grade/type of plastic.
Once you find this you then can use that information to determine
what glue to use. A good hardware or hobby store will have several
types to choose from.

Or you could take this as an opportune time to learn upholstery and
cover the panel in cloth or vinal.

--
DougW

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

Handywired did pass the time by typing:
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.

How well glue is going to work depends on the plastic. Some plastics
require special solvents.

Somewhere on the backside will be a marking for the grade/type of plastic.
Once you find this you then can use that information to determine
what glue to use. A good hardware or hobby store will have several
types to choose from.

Or you could take this as an opportune time to learn upholstery and
cover the panel in cloth or vinal.

--
DougW

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

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Handywired wrote:
>
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
> -jeff

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

http://www.----------.com/TJDoorPanel.jpg
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mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
> -jeff

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

http://www.----------.com/TJDoorPanel.jpg
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mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
> This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
> interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
> I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
> There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
> -jeff

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

On 14 Feb 2004 03:56:01 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
>This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
>interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
>I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
>There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
>-jeff

My driver's side panel cracked when the dealer removed it to fix an
electronic door lock mechanism. It was extremely cold and the plastic
was very brittle at that temperature. They had to order a new panel,
but in the interim they used some rubbery based adhesive (looked like
tile adhesive) and glued the broken corner on that way. It looked
really good. Tto be honest, I never would have noticed if they had not
told me it had been broken. Sorry I can't be more specific, but it
had to be some general purpose goop they keep around at the dealership
for such problems.

Good luck,

Ender

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

On 14 Feb 2004 03:56:01 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
>This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
>interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
>I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
>There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
>-jeff

My driver's side panel cracked when the dealer removed it to fix an
electronic door lock mechanism. It was extremely cold and the plastic
was very brittle at that temperature. They had to order a new panel,
but in the interim they used some rubbery based adhesive (looked like
tile adhesive) and glued the broken corner on that way. It looked
really good. Tto be honest, I never would have noticed if they had not
told me it had been broken. Sorry I can't be more specific, but it
had to be some general purpose goop they keep around at the dealership
for such problems.

Good luck,

Ender

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke

Re: easy to replace interior plastic door panel on TJ?
 

On 14 Feb 2004 03:56:01 GMT, handywired@aol.com (Handywired) wrote:

>Mine is cracked... happened up at elk camp when it was cooooold.
>
>This is the large plastic "sheet" that is molded to form, basically, the
>interior of the full-size hard door on a TJ.
>
>I'd like to take it off and try to glue it, since the new part is $125.
>There's no functional problem, just cosmetic.
>
>-jeff

My driver's side panel cracked when the dealer removed it to fix an
electronic door lock mechanism. It was extremely cold and the plastic
was very brittle at that temperature. They had to order a new panel,
but in the interim they used some rubbery based adhesive (looked like
tile adhesive) and glued the broken corner on that way. It looked
really good. Tto be honest, I never would have noticed if they had not
told me it had been broken. Sorry I can't be more specific, but it
had to be some general purpose goop they keep around at the dealership
for such problems.

Good luck,

Ender

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke