Facelift Door Cards.

Heddy · 17th November 2018, 19:33

These are so poor. The covering material is so thin, mine came unstuck and huge bubbles appeared. I changed them all today for a set from a 2001 model, much thicker, maybe sponge backed. The facelift ones were also coming apart at the edges, still, saved them a few quid I guess. Dunno what to do about the roof lining, seems to be suffering the same.

marinabrian · 17th November 2018, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Heddy

These are so poor. The covering material is so thin, mine came unstuck and huge bubbles appeared. I changed them all today for a set from a 2001 model, much thicker, maybe sponge backed. The facelift ones were also coming apart at the edges, still, saved them a few quid I guess. Dunno what to do about the roof lining, seems to be suffering the same.

I can't agree, the alcantara used in facelift door cards is much nicer than the brushed nylon of mk 1 door cards.

If your headlining is detaching, it's because the car has been damp, or is damp and the sponge backing to the material has rotted, same applies to the door cards.

Brian

Heddy · 17th November 2018, 20:57

Is that what it is, Alcantara? Seems little thicker than cotton.

neilll · 17th November 2018, 22:21

If it is good enough for Lamborghini I am quite happy to put my fat NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- on it!!
Neil

trikey · 17th November 2018, 22:33

If our cars have suffered any damp, then the door cards and headlining can suffer, there are some 'how to's' on here showing how to disassemble (No disassemble Johnny 5

) And put right the issue of separation.

oxfordblue75 · 17th November 2018, 22:43

Probably your car doorcards have been wet valeted in the past which has affected the bonding agent

maxi_crawf · 18th November 2018, 15:00

So how much is alcantara by the yard?

T-Cut · 18th November 2018, 15:15

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Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

So how much is alcantara by the yard?

Expensive? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...AuV:rk:21:pf:0

TC

Organiser · 18th November 2018, 15:19

Hi,

Real Alcantara is very expensive and can only be bought from the importer down in Weybridge or a trimmer?

Lot's of cheap fake material around on ebay.

Tom.

maxi_crawf · 18th November 2018, 15:24

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Expensive? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-R...AuV:rk:21:pf:0

TC

Goodness gracious me!

17th November 2018, 19:33	#1
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Facelift Door Cards. These are so poor. The covering material is so thin, mine came unstuck and huge bubbles appeared. I changed them all today for a set from a 2001 model, much thicker, maybe sponge backed. The facelift ones were also coming apart at the edges, still, saved them a few quid I guess. Dunno what to do about the roof lining, seems to be suffering the same.

17th November 2018, 22:33	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,762 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	If our cars have suffered any damp, then the door cards and headlining can suffer, there are some 'how to's' on here showing how to disassemble (No disassemble Johnny 5 ) And put right the issue of separation. __________________ Lest we forget..

18th November 2018, 15:19	#9
Organiser I really should get out more....... ZT-T+180 Auto & ZT-T+1.8T in Trophy Blue, ZT-T CDTI+135 Auto in Ignition Blue, ZT-T+190 in Typhoon, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Walsall Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 1,435 Thanked 600 Times in 467 Posts	Hi, Real Alcantara is very expensive and can only be bought from the importer down in Weybridge or a trimmer? Lot's of cheap fake material around on ebay. Tom. __________________ Remember a Typhoon is for life not just Christmas! Now plus the Yellow Peril.

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17th November 2018, 20:57	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Is that what it is, Alcantara? Seems little thicker than cotton.

17th November 2018, 22:21	#4
neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	If it is good enough for Lamborghini I am quite happy to put my fat NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- on it!! Neil

17th November 2018, 22:43	#6
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	Probably your car doorcards have been wet valeted in the past which has affected the bonding agent

18th November 2018, 15:00	#7
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	So how much is alcantara by the yard?