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'83 - '88 Door Panel Repair?


DirtBronco

5+ Year Member

Joined
Jul 28, 2020
Messages
93
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City
Atlanta
State - Country
GA - USA
Vehicle Year
1985
Vehicle
Ford Ranger
Drive
2WD
Engine
2.8 V6
Transmission
Manual
As with most 1st gen owners, my door cards have reached the end of the road and are in need of replacement.

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Luckily, a pair of compatible XLT/STX/EB door panels with manual windows fell into my lap.
Problem is: I can get the stains out with a handheld carpet cleaner, but the structure has become warped from water damaged.

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Does anyone have any experience with refurbing these? Or is there a way to potentially flatted the out the backer bard?
My first thought was an ironing board and steam but figured that would separate the fabric from the board.

I would hate to buy a bunch of new retention clips and install only for the problem to exacerbate.
 
I'd say the iron is worth a try...
If it doesn't work you'd be looking at making something anyway right?

I have the basic flat style and have considered making new ones from hardboard. Luckily mine was mostly at the bottom so I just stapled some diamond plate texture plastic over it. And I just realized I don't have a picture of that...
 

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