Door pocket upolstery
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It seems that every '96 - '06 XK8/XKR I see has a problem with the upholstery inside the door pull pockets. The untucked in upholstery has no preference. The problem can be seen on both the driver or passenger sides of the door panels. Mine is no exception. I'm going to guess it's a simple fix but I'd like a little advise before I utter, WOOPS, and really mess it up. Suggestions - other than an upholstery shop?
RB
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Which fabric are you guys talking about? On my car there is fabric only on the inboard portion below the grip and it feels like the same stuff that is used on the A-pillars and header above the rear view mirror--is that it?
You never see it unless you really are looking but I had always been bugged that there is a small burn or hole I can feel in the fabric.
Rothwell--how did you replace the fabric and where did you get it?
Thanks,
Doug
You never see it unless you really are looking but I had always been bugged that there is a small burn or hole I can feel in the fabric.
Rothwell--how did you replace the fabric and where did you get it?
Thanks,
Doug
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That's half of the equation to rejuvenate the area but I was referring to the leather or vinyl trim that is on the window side of the door pull pocket not the occupant side that has the fabric. The a-pillar type fabric inside the 'finger pocket' (the part that your finger tips make contact with when closing the door from inside the car) faces it. It looks like this trim should be pushed back into some kind of crease along with the vinyl/leather trim section that comes up from under the rubber bottom tray protector that meets it. Doing so would create a recessed seam for lack of better description. I'm trying to avoid pulling the door panels (lazy) if possible and disassembling them. I hate pulling door panels! Thanks for the replys.
RB
RB
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Hey Rothwell--I was just noticing on your diy for the fabric replacement that your door panel is quite different than mine. With your it looks like the panel along with the grip/pocket is essentially a single piece while my door panel looks like the armrest/grip/pocket is a separate piece. I don't have a photo handy but I wonder if the panel design changed from the earlier years to the later ones.
Doug
Doug
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That's half of the equation to rejuvenate the area but I was referring to the leather or vinyl trim that is on the window side of the door pull pocket not the occupant side that has the fabric. The a-pillar type fabric inside the 'finger pocket' (the part that your finger tips make contact with when closing the door from inside the car) faces it. It looks like this trim should be pushed back into some kind of crease along with the vinyl/leather trim section that comes up from under the rubber bottom tray protector that meets it. Doing so would create a recessed seam for lack of better description. I'm trying to avoid pulling the door panels (lazy) if possible and disassembling them. I hate pulling door panels! Thanks for the replys.
RB
RB
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