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hotwls13 · 06-05-2018, 09:19 AM

Got the drivers panel off. The panel is rusted quite a bit underneath the vinyl. Don't know if it is rusted through, but I ordered replacement metal panels already so it doesn't matter.

Two of the 4 attached screw nuts are gone (there were only 2 screws holding the bottom of panel). I have some of those "clip-in" nuts. I was able to get one in, but the front one isnt accessible from inside (additional inner wall in door blocking access). What's the fix?? Find a nut that fits in the square hole and spot weld it in??

I also got all the hardware off the outside of the door (this door is rough and will need stripping and painting). ALl except the top bolt holding the mirror bracket on (the one closest to the front/top of door). That nut is a pain to get to and rusted solid. Hopefully soaking in som PB blaster will loosen it up (man that stuff stinks).

06-05-2018, 09:19 AM	#7
hotwls13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 308	Re: Door Panel Repair, Recover, Strip or Replace? Got the drivers panel off. The panel is rusted quite a bit underneath the vinyl. Don't know if it is rusted through, but I ordered replacement metal panels already so it doesn't matter. Two of the 4 attached screw nuts are gone (there were only 2 screws holding the bottom of panel). I have some of those "clip-in" nuts. I was able to get one in, but the front one isnt accessible from inside (additional inner wall in door blocking access). What's the fix?? Find a nut that fits in the square hole and spot weld it in?? I also got all the hardware off the outside of the door (this door is rough and will need stripping and painting). ALl except the top bolt holding the mirror bracket on (the one closest to the front/top of door). That nut is a pain to get to and rusted solid. Hopefully soaking in som PB blaster will loosen it up (man that stuff stinks).