Installed the custom door cards
This update covers custom door cards.
Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.
Why I finally installed the custom door cards
Believe it or not, I have about 1,300 miles on the car. Then I realized the door cards still sat on a shelf. So I pulled them out and treated the leather. As a result, they match the FFR seats, tunnel, and radio box.
Velcro mount instead of drilling doors
Heavy-duty tape choice
I really did not want to drill into my doors. Therefore I chose strong Velcro tape instead. It may be overkill, but this build often goes that way. I used heavy outdoor Velcro tape. See VELCRO Brand Extreme Outdoor Double Sided Mounting Tape | Holds up to 15 Pounds on Brick or Other Rough Surfaces | UV and Weather Resistant | 14Ft Heavy Duty Roll. One thing is sure: this stuff is sticky. First I ran one long strip across the top. Next I ran one across the bottom. After that, the panels should stay put for a while.
Fine Line Trim rebuilt the panels
The door cards came from Factory Five with 25th Anniversary stitching. However, the panels arrived in horrible shape from FFR. Sadly, they did nothing about it. So when Fine Line wrapped the tunnel and stereo box, they helped again. The guys at Fine Line Trim in Rancho Cordova, CA rebuilt the door cards for free.
You can see the panels with two long Velcro strips attached. Then I pressed hard so the tape would stick. Once it grabs, it really stays on.
Installed look on San Marino Blue doors
Time to cover those San Marino Blue painted doors. Ultimately the new custom door cards look awesome.
