Temporary fix for scuffed door-pocket edge.........>
09-22-2011, 09:18 PM
#1
Temporary fix for scuffed door-pocket edge.........>
One or more former owners of my 993 was heavy-footed getting in/out of the car.
This is a small item, but something I see every time I get in or out. While looking for a more permanent fix I decided to make an aesthetic low-cost attempt to buy time.
A couple before pictures:
In the past I have used Self-Gripping Vinyl Edge Trim w/ metal core on other garage-related projects. I took some measurements and sourced some single-finger-gripping edge from McMaster-Carr here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#trim-molding/=e6ddn2
The single-gripping-finger hooks over the existing trim on the carpeted side. I wanted a smooth interior edge, which is why I didn't use a dual-gripping-finger.
The cost for this trim was $1.24/foot and each door pocket is approx. 15" long.
Final (for now) product:
I like it so much that I would use this material as a cover to prevent damage on a new door-pocket. With a little more effort you could make this work for the entire edge including the armrest storage edge.
This is a small item, but something I see every time I get in or out. While looking for a more permanent fix I decided to make an aesthetic low-cost attempt to buy time.
A couple before pictures:
In the past I have used Self-Gripping Vinyl Edge Trim w/ metal core on other garage-related projects. I took some measurements and sourced some single-finger-gripping edge from McMaster-Carr here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#trim-molding/=e6ddn2
The single-gripping-finger hooks over the existing trim on the carpeted side. I wanted a smooth interior edge, which is why I didn't use a dual-gripping-finger.
The cost for this trim was $1.24/foot and each door pocket is approx. 15" long.
Final (for now) product:
I like it so much that I would use this material as a cover to prevent damage on a new door-pocket. With a little more effort you could make this work for the entire edge including the armrest storage edge.
09-22-2011, 10:45 PM
#4
Thanks!
Thanks! The other side will be going on this weekend so they match..... and to protect it from passengers. :-)
Thanks! The other side will be going on this weekend so they match..... and to protect it from passengers. :-)
09-23-2011, 01:49 PM
#7
That actually looks very nice!
I have had good success fixing the same issue with a vinyl repair kit. You smear some goop on it, apply a piece to give it texture and heat it with the small iron provided. Worst case, if you don't like the result you can just put your covers over it.
I have had good success fixing the same issue with a vinyl repair kit. You smear some goop on it, apply a piece to give it texture and heat it with the small iron provided. Worst case, if you don't like the result you can just put your covers over it.
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09-23-2011, 03:54 PM
#8
Appreciate it!
That actually looks very nice!
I have had good success fixing the same issue with a vinyl repair kit. You smear some goop on it, apply a piece to give it texture and heat it with the small iron provided. Worst case, if you don't like the result you can just put your covers over it.
I have had good success fixing the same issue with a vinyl repair kit. You smear some goop on it, apply a piece to give it texture and heat it with the small iron provided. Worst case, if you don't like the result you can just put your covers over it.
Cheers
