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Post by Rocketman on Oct 4, 2009 13:48:35 GMT
I think all DAFs by now will have all the chrome chipped off from the door card chrome trims. There is a cheap and quick solution at Halfords. It's called CHROME Detail Styling 7.0 mm x 3.00 m.
You will find it in the area where you normally never go; car tuning between the oversized exhaust pipes and pink steering wheel covers.
It's made by 3M and is an exact replacement for the door card trim
The old trim comes of easily if you agitate is a bit with a Stanley knife (Warning, may cause injury or serious death to US members) at one of the ends
Once you got a small bit lifted off you can pull the whole trim off without causing damage to the vinyl.
Cut to size and stick on the 3M trim and it's done.
Looks fantastic and as near as you can get to an original new door card.
Next project is to find a fix for wobbly cards
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Post by pauldaf44 on Oct 4, 2009 15:22:22 GMT
who says we dont go looking for big boar exhausts and pink steering wheel covers. Some of us all ready have power slogans and lovely carpet mats, next thing which I don't think im going to be able to resist for much longer are some lurid green seat covers.  |
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Post by dafdaffer on Oct 4, 2009 16:45:00 GMT
bit touchy on the pink steering wheel cover there Paul, something you not telling us? ps got a spare door card for Gladys that i ment t give you its in my out building. |
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Post by spunkymonkey on Oct 4, 2009 16:48:07 GMT
Thanks for that - I keep meaning to do something inventive about Betty's shrunk and warped driver's door card using a sheet of hardboard. This gives me an excuse to stop putting it off  |
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Post by pauldaf44 on Oct 4, 2009 16:57:53 GMT
before long I might be able to use her to pick them up, money here tommorow and I gather Danny is quite fast as for the steering wheel cover that remains to be seen!
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Oct 4, 2009 17:21:51 GMT
I think I should get a nodding dog for the back shelf of the Bullet. After all, there was one in the 33 driven by the Elke chick (sigh)
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Post by 33grinder on Oct 4, 2009 21:09:50 GMT
Personally for a seventies car I don't think you can beat fury dice. ;D
Years ago had a set in my mk5 cortina hanging from the rear view mirror. These days you have to be so careful as you can get a tug from plod for hanging anything there that can obstruct your view, even airfreshners!
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Post by Rocketman on Oct 13, 2009 16:29:30 GMT
Anyway, the chrome styling strips look great, just in case you've lost what this message was about |
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Post by kenr on Dec 28, 2010 13:54:52 GMT
Hmm, wobbly door cards. Two options:
Wet the original and press between many heavy objects until it dries in a less wobbly way.
Buy a sheet of corrugated plastic from B&Q, cut to shape, cover with original trim. Fit and forget.
Ken
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Post by kenr on Dec 29, 2010 8:53:44 GMT
Haven't done them yet John, but when I do......
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Post by pauldaf44 on Dec 29, 2010 10:36:14 GMT
Is that back panel on upside down John or have you made a boo boo ;D
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Post by kenr on Dec 29, 2010 14:20:19 GMT
Lovely stuff.
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Post by kenr on Dec 31, 2010 17:11:52 GMT
I'l post piccies too when I do mine.
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Post by Rocketman on Jan 9, 2011 22:19:23 GMT
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Post by kenr on Jan 12, 2011 22:45:54 GMT
I haven't tackled anything Daf'wise re: door panels yet. If it is anything like the rear seat vinyl covers then it may just be as simple as prising out a few staples. That was how my Triumph ones were fixed. Just be careful as aged materials are fragile (obviously). I like to keep the vinyl trim clean and supple (as much as vinyl can be) and maybe that helps in the removal process. As soon as I get my mitts on a door card I will report back.
Cheers
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Post by Rocketman on Jan 14, 2011 17:29:36 GMT
I have actually tried to remove the vinyl from two 33 door panels and they are both scrap now. The vinyl is welded to the back panel at the horizontal lines and around the holes for door lever and window winders.
It will tear big time as the weld is much stronger than the 40 year old vinyl material. And I have been very gentle.
So if it is warped it is best to press it with something heavy over a longer period in a dry environment, replace the afore mentioned chrome strip and refit the plastic intermediate sheet to the door before refitting the door card. That will prevent the card from warping again.
This will give the best result if you want to keep the original appearance. If you fabricate a new panel you will need new material to cover it with, which will never look as the original panel.
Hope this helps.
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Post by kenr on Jan 15, 2011 0:57:02 GMT
Thanks for that. There goes that plan then. Grrrrr.
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Post by toastie on Aug 10, 2012 20:16:32 GMT
I have actually tried to remove the vinyl from two 33 door panels and they are both scrap now. The vinyl is welded to the back panel at the horizontal lines and around the holes for door lever and window winders. It will tear big time as the weld is much stronger than the 40 year old vinyl material. And I have been very gentle. So if it is warped it is best to press it with something heavy over a longer period in a dry environment, replace the afore mentioned chrome strip and refit the plastic intermediate sheet to the door before refitting the door card. That will prevent the card from warping again. This will give the best result if you want to keep the original appearance. If you fabricate a new panel you will need new material to cover it with, which will never look as the original panel. Hope this helps. im glad iv seen this , i was going to try the same thing , cheers for tips D |
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Post by toastie on Aug 16, 2012 18:36:41 GMT
im trying the wet and flat out thing now , il let you know know i get one |
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Post by andrejuan on Jan 5, 2013 20:05:11 GMT
I think all DAFs by now will have all the chrome chipped off from the door card chrome trims. There is a cheap and quick solution at Halfords. It's called CHROME Detail Styling 7.0 mm x 3.00 m. You will find it in the area where you normally never go; car tuning between the oversized exhaust pipes and pink steering wheel covers. It's made by 3M and is an exact replacement for the door card trim The old trim comes of easily if you agitate is a bit with a Stanley knife (Warning, may cause injury or serious death to US members) at one of the ends Once you got a small bit lifted off you can pull the whole trim off without causing damage to the vinyl. Cut to size and stick on the 3M trim and it's done. Looks fantastic and as near as you can get to an original new door card. Next project is to find a fix for wobbly cards That looks like a great fix.... I am currently working on a fix for the B body rear lights The chrome effect surround seems to age badly. |
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Post by Nick the man with a daf.... on Jan 6, 2013 15:55:43 GMT
had noticed this on mine.. wonder if its on the inside or outside of the plastic though... did wonder if silver nail varnish would work as they are normally high opacity and very durable
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