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Old 11-14-2009, 11:42 AM
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Ripped Doorcard, how would suggest I fix?



When moving a TV, I put a dent and created a tear in the doorcard. Dealer said it would be $530 to get a new doorcard.

I'm already going to take a Sharpie to it, but I'd really like something that would be a more decent fix.

Any suggestions?
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ouch...
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There are vinyl repair kits, where you mix up some glop to fill the hole and press a textured piece of paper over the curing glop to match the pattern. I bought one of those years ago, but never got around to using it.

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Maybe you could ping some of the discount Mazda dealers on here and on the Web. Might be able knock some dollars off your local dealer.
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oh that sucks.....sharpie would make it look better...but I would look at some vinyl repair kits they make them for all sorts of things and see it one of those will fix it ~600 bucks for that little scuff/rip is not worth it IMHO!

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Also check out the For Sale/Wanted section on here. Post and maybe someone knows of a wrecked 8 or spare lying around.
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Originally Posted by ken-x8
There are vinyl repair kits, where you mix up some glop to fill the hole and press a textured piece of paper over the curing glop to match the pattern. I bought one of those years ago, but never got around to using it.

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I got one of those "vinyl repair kits" too and I got around to using it. Like any "kit" it is what it is a patch. At best it's a "C-"....I would wait till I found a cheap one and sharpie it as was mentioned.
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im selling my interior door panels if your interested? pm me and well work something out!
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try a salvage yard also...
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^ +1 Salvage yard would be my first option for a cheaper replacement
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ill sell all in side panels cheap plus shipping! $100 for all panels + shipping if interested
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btw ive yet to come across a salvage yard with an Rx8 in it around me anyway.. sucks cause i had to pay for parts the expensive way as in brand new.
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Looks like some willing sellers on here...
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