DIY: How to change your door card color - Page 2

InfamousDX · 07-13-2006, 01:36 PM

damn... I wish you guys took pics of when the fabric was actually off the panel.

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wrxfactor · 07-13-2006, 04:15 PM

Infamous, I'm finally dragging my ass out to get stuff now, I'll post some pics tonight and some tomorrow.

STL WRX · 11-30-2006, 10:35 AM

(digging up an old thread) LOL!

What kind of back should one use cause my 05 panels feel like thay have a cusioned backing... im going to Joann's today to see what they got

BlowDro · 11-30-2006, 10:51 AM

how were u able to seperate the fabirc from the door panel on a 05-06?

brandonbeeb · 12-01-2006, 10:49 PM

i left the foam on the doors and went over it or else it looks like shiat

calib17a · 12-01-2006, 10:53 PM

I'd like to do them in blue suede and maybe STI embroidered in red.

rubinm · 03-08-2007, 07:57 PM

Well, after waiting a few weeks to get the STi blue Alcantara ultrasuede in, it finally came. i decided to take my time on this one, so it took me about 2 seperate days of about 2 hrs each just tinkering around to finish the job.

Ultimately, the hardest part is breaking the pop rivets. injury happens. I sliced my finger with a flat head while trying to do this, but no big deal it just takes time.

Here are a few pics, then a couple of notes:

fabric off, masked off top half of the door, glue applied

finished project with my JDM V7 STi seats. matches perfectly

both doors

found out i have eclipse rear door speakers hahah

the Master's workshop

ok- now time for the notes:

first of all, i found that the instructions for the do-it yourself werent that accurate. perhaps because they were for another year of wrx, i dunno.

ultimately, you have to remove the plastic bezel around the door handle gently so you dont break it with a screw driver, remove the screw in the door's arm-rest (located in the deep pocket in the arm rest) and then the door just pops off with pop rivets.

The door card's 2 pieces are held together with 3 screws (2002 bugeye doors) and plastic rivets. remove the screws, break all the rivets, and then the door card comes apart. after that, rip out the old fabric, use it as a some what template (give yourself plenty of extra material) and then spray glue, re-apply new fabric, and heres the biggest part: use a flat head screwdriver to stuff the fabric into the crease in the top part of the door card where the fabric meets the black top of your door. let dry, and then trim to fit.

also, i found that instead of self tapping screws, small metal tin screws (the really pointy sharp ones) held the door card together better.

all in all, i didnt take enough pics as i should have, but its one of the DYI mods that you really just have to go do for yourself and figure it out. everyone's experience is going to be different in this one. but ultimately it came out very nicely and everyone seems to love the Alcantara door cards.

any questions feel free to PM me

- Milo

vrexxx · 07-09-2007, 11:33 PM

just did mine, it came out like butta! im definitely doing the seats, i tried to take the cover off the seats with out taking the seat out of the car and a small piece of the fabric is stuck in by the hinge. it seems thin enough to be do-able on your regular sewing machine, i'll post pics when i finish....aha! roof lining

imprezaowner27 · 07-10-2007, 12:02 AM

oh damnit...why do i have NO talent whatsoever...

i have an aspen white, so finding a match would be hella easy, and it would look awesome

le wagon · 07-10-2007, 12:09 AM

so anyone consider trying this on the dash with some sort of suede/alcantara? or is that out of the question?

FireScoob · 07-10-2007, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by le wagon

so anyone consider trying this on the dash with some sort of suede/alcantara? or is that out of the question?

Its been done... I'm not a fan of the look myself, but a lot of people do like it.

That Alcantara stuff is expensive though... almost $100 a yard. I think I'm going to go the less expensive route and go with faux suede from JoAnnes Fabric. Its less than $10 a yard.

IllNastyImpreza · 07-10-2007, 02:04 AM

gona try this on the Legacy...

scby rex · 07-10-2007, 02:48 AM

rubinm, nice pt mat! haha doors look great, Im going to do all of mine in black

pajak · 07-10-2007, 02:49 AM

nice well i guess i know what im doing this weekend

DjFlex · 11-19-2007, 09:22 AM

where can i get that fabric in red?

mator · 04-11-2008, 01:44 PM

Thanks!~ now i wont have to pay 300 bucks for used Door Cards!

JSA · 04-21-2008, 02:27 AM

just finished my wagon's door cards. i have a completely black interior now. pillars, headliner, and now door cards. i also did maplights, and sun visors

mator · 04-21-2008, 09:43 AM

Pics :-)?

davidmount · 05-15-2008, 07:05 PM

Question for 04-05 STi owners - did you remove all the melted rivets or just some, there's like 16 per door.

IllNastyImpreza · 05-15-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02SubyWagin

just finished my wagon's door cards. i have a completely black interior now. pillars, headliner, and now door cards. i also did maplights, and sun visors

lets see pics !

also...

where can I order a close match to that RBP suede online ???

JSA · 05-15-2008, 08:00 PM

here's one pic of the door cards...they look kinda purple, but i can assure you they are black. Full interior will be posted tomorrow.

HERSHEY · 05-15-2008, 10:58 PM

yeah deff. on the "to do" list for this week!

deadred · 09-17-2008, 12:48 AM

Started mine tonight will post pics when im done

Handsdown · 09-17-2008, 01:42 AM

hmmm... i'd be all about some cards done up with this:

lol

deadred · 09-17-2008, 02:02 AM

That reminds me of hondas in the late 90's

03-08-2007, 07:57 PM	#32
rubinm Scooby Specialist Member#: 63483 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Ski Town USA Vehicle: 2005 STi HTA68'd+e85 Aspen White	Finally did it Well, after waiting a few weeks to get the STi blue Alcantara ultrasuede in, it finally came. i decided to take my time on this one, so it took me about 2 seperate days of about 2 hrs each just tinkering around to finish the job. Ultimately, the hardest part is breaking the pop rivets. injury happens. I sliced my finger with a flat head while trying to do this, but no big deal it just takes time. Here are a few pics, then a couple of notes: fabric off, masked off top half of the door, glue applied finished project with my JDM V7 STi seats. matches perfectly both doors found out i have eclipse rear door speakers hahah the Master's workshop ok- now time for the notes: first of all, i found that the instructions for the do-it yourself werent that accurate. perhaps because they were for another year of wrx, i dunno. ultimately, you have to remove the plastic bezel around the door handle gently so you dont break it with a screw driver, remove the screw in the door's arm-rest (located in the deep pocket in the arm rest) and then the door just pops off with pop rivets. The door card's 2 pieces are held together with 3 screws (2002 bugeye doors) and plastic rivets. remove the screws, break all the rivets, and then the door card comes apart. after that, rip out the old fabric, use it as a some what template (give yourself plenty of extra material) and then spray glue, re-apply new fabric, and heres the biggest part: use a flat head screwdriver to stuff the fabric into the crease in the top part of the door card where the fabric meets the black top of your door. let dry, and then trim to fit. also, i found that instead of self tapping screws, small metal tin screws (the really pointy sharp ones) held the door card together better. all in all, i didnt take enough pics as i should have, but its one of the DYI mods that you really just have to go do for yourself and figure it out. everyone's experience is going to be different in this one. but ultimately it came out very nicely and everyone seems to love the Alcantara door cards. any questions feel free to PM me - Milo

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07-13-2006, 01:36 PM	#26
InfamousDX Scooby Guru Member#: 25413 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: North NJ	damn... I wish you guys took pics of when the fabric was actually off the panel. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-13-2006, 04:15 PM	#27
wrxfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 49978 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Shrewsbury, MA Vehicle: 2002 WRX w/ JDM STi 6spd, EJ255, VF39 & EWG	Infamous, I'm finally dragging my ass out to get stuff now, I'll post some pics tonight and some tomorrow.

11-30-2006, 10:35 AM	#28
STL WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 88304 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Tazewell, Va Vehicle: 05 VF34 Aspen WRX	(digging up an old thread) LOL! What kind of back should one use cause my 05 panels feel like thay have a cusioned backing... im going to Joann's today to see what they got

11-30-2006, 10:51 AM	#29
BlowDro Scooby Specialist Member#: 112116 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boca Raton / Jax, Fl Vehicle: 2006 WRX Aspen White	how were u able to seperate the fabirc from the door panel on a 05-06?

12-01-2006, 10:49 PM	#30
brandonbeeb Scooby Specialist Member#: 92614 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: E. Canada	i left the foam on the doors and went over it or else it looks like shiat

12-01-2006, 10:53 PM	#31
calib17a * Banned * Member#: 64150 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC	I'd like to do them in blue suede and maybe STI embroidered in red.

07-09-2007, 11:33 PM	#33
vrexxx Scooby Newbie Member#: 105315 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange Co.,NY Vehicle: 02 wrx wrb	just did mine, it came out like butta! im definitely doing the seats, i tried to take the cover off the seats with out taking the seat out of the car and a small piece of the fabric is stuck in by the hinge. it seems thin enough to be do-able on your regular sewing machine, i'll post pics when i finish....aha! roof lining

07-10-2007, 12:02 AM	#34
imprezaowner27 Scooby Specialist Member#: 131299 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Aspen White	oh damnit...why do i have NO talent whatsoever... i have an aspen white, so finding a match would be hella easy, and it would look awesome

07-10-2007, 12:09 AM	#35
le wagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 109109 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: VALENCIA/ OC Vehicle: 2005 WRX wagon Wrong Fitment Crew #015	so anyone consider trying this on the dash with some sort of suede/alcantara? or is that out of the question?

07-10-2007, 02:04 AM	#37
IllNastyImpreza Scooby Guru Member#: 36333 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: East Kingston NH Vehicle: DIY project: life I need more TIME!	gona try this on the Legacy...

07-10-2007, 02:48 AM	#38
scby rex Scooby Guru Member#: 104878 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: copperas cove Vehicle: 02 wrxbastardchild aw, 1,000,000 whp 2 aw tq	rubinm, nice pt mat! haha doors look great, Im going to do all of mine in black

07-10-2007, 02:49 AM	#39
pajak Scooby Specialist Member#: 95992 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Mesa Vehicle: 08 E92 335i Grey	nice well i guess i know what im doing this weekend

11-19-2007, 09:22 AM	#40
DjFlex Scooby Newbie Member#: 159090 Join Date: Sep 2007	where can i get that fabric in red?

04-11-2008, 01:44 PM	#41
mator Scooby Specialist Member#: 150674 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: OC AWD Meet 2013	Thanks!~ now i wont have to pay 300 bucks for used Door Cards!

04-21-2008, 02:27 AM	#42
JSA Scooby Newbie Member#: 154320 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS Vehicle: 2002 Grandpa Wagon With a small FP Green...	just finished my wagon's door cards. i have a completely black interior now. pillars, headliner, and now door cards. i also did maplights, and sun visors

04-21-2008, 09:43 AM	#43
mator Scooby Specialist Member#: 150674 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: OC AWD Meet 2013	Pics :-)?

05-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#44
davidmount Scooby Specialist Member#: 173026 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Oceanside, CA Vehicle: 2003 WRX WRB	Question for 04-05 STi owners - did you remove all the melted rivets or just some, there's like 16 per door.

05-15-2008, 10:58 PM	#47
HERSHEY Scooby Specialist Member#: 148549 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 95 RHD GC V7 STi 04 WRX, Sold the BlackSTi	yeah deff. on the "to do" list for this week!

09-17-2008, 12:48 AM	#48
deadred Scooby Newbie Member#: 87772 Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my superman underwear Vehicle: 02 wrx	Started mine tonight will post pics when im done

09-17-2008, 01:42 AM	#49
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	hmmm... i'd be all about some cards done up with this: lol

09-17-2008, 02:02 AM	#50
deadred Scooby Newbie Member#: 87772 Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my superman underwear Vehicle: 02 wrx	That reminds me of hondas in the late 90's