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Rear Door Panel Scuffed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CRT78, May 29, 2015.

  1. May 29, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    CRT78

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    Hello, both of my rear door panels took a beating on a recent trip.

    Wondering what my options are to repair the damage, am I able to just get that top strip, would I have to replace the entire door panel? Any tips from the pros?

    Thanks,2015-05-29 18.07.44.jpg
     
  2. May 29, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    I would think you would replace the whole panel. Have you tried hitting it with a cleaner? Or are they really as bad as they look?

    I have some dog scratches on mine, but practically disappear with some Simple Green (diluted) and a microfiber buff.
     
  3. May 29, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    Yeah, these are pretty deep scratches, so a cleaner is not going to cut it unfortunately.
     
  4. May 29, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    Might try and find a replacement from a salvaged Tacoma. I would imagine a new door panel is at least $400.
     
  5. May 29, 2015 at 5:40 PM
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    Thanks, yeah that was my next question, best options for finding a new door panel. I checked Ebay, options were slim to none.
     
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    Have them covered in leather
     
  7. May 29, 2015 at 7:50 PM
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    Or this,,,,snakeskin.jpg
     
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    Ooooooooh.
     
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    Afraid its cover in leather or some other material which will require real talent because even the door handle surround is molded into the panel, replace the panel, or live with it....Those are pretty bad! Sorry Mate!
     
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    Would leather be my most durable option? Appreciate the help!
     
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    Also, any places you can recommend to buy a door panel online? Thank you.
     
  12. May 29, 2015 at 8:38 PM
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    I would think leather would be nice, until it got damaged. Then it would look no better than the plastic does now. :notsure:

    What happened to the panel to cause this damage anyway? Might have a product to show you that would help in the future, it is meant for dogs. New door panel and the protectors below might be a good option for you. Assuming if you did one door in leather, you would do them all- that would be very pricey.

    These come in black, and I have had a pair myself for a few years. $22.50.

    http://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Door-Guard-Hampton-Sand/dp/B005MYI1K0
     
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    If it were mine, I'd work on it very precisely with a variable speed Dremel. Get some super fine, broad faced or rounded bits. Or fine sanding disks. and smooth out the rough edges of the gouges with a low RPM. And consider them battle scars. Still gonna be some good marks left, but at least they'd be smooth and you'd get rid of the white. Maybe you'd even get it all back to the same shade of gray. Don't do any more than you have to. Worth a shot before purchasing an entire $400 panel.
     
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    Is it not painted plastic to begin with? I'd be curious to see if any sanding would actually produce more white, rather than less.
     
  15. May 29, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    I assumed that was just a molded plastic, gray all the way through. I could be wrong- good observation PeeRunner. I'd still be tempted to smooth the edges, regardless, before I sprung for a new one. Dremel even has polishing bits. I couldn't handle rough scratches like that, especially in that location. Too bad- right where your arm wants to rub. I still think I'd be tempted to see if I could get it to a tolerable state before throwing down $400.
     
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    For sure.
     
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    Thanks. Just ordered a couple. One for my 8 year old Lab and the other side for my 3 year old human
     
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    Be mindful of the plastic tabs that insert into the window channel. Once they become bent and creased it can occasionally be annoying.
     
  19. May 30, 2015 at 4:27 AM
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    I'm not at my truck right now but I would have thought that was a perforated vinyl covering on the panel based upon the way it looks. If itnis in fact solid, you might want to have an auto body guy look at it - they can do some amazing things with plastics nowadays - filling, sanding, and paint. Just a thought.
     
  20. Jun 1, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    Butane torch will remove the white stress mark condition but doesn't fix the gouges. What about a high quality vinyl wrap? Not sure how tuck edges etc just a thought
     

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