opelmantagsi Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I had a number of doors, on closer inspection all were in bad shape, bog and rust. so I decided to take two two door frames and have them media blasted and epoxy primed I ordered two new door skins from the Netherlands, GM originals. I also used 2k bonding along the seams to strengthen and seal rather than weld. I had a good friend make up new panel door cards which will be finish painted. I am not a panel beater or a mechanic, but this is what I did in my shed. There are other repair options for the Manta, I chose to do this one as it was the easiest one for me in NZ. Everyone has an opinion on this subject, I am only posting this to share my experience after finding it very hard to find any decent information to give confidence at tackling such things. Key Board Mechanics or Key Board Panel Beaters if you don't like what you see then please take the time to create your own thread and show us all how you did it with your own pics and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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plumster Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Erm.... that looks bloody marvelous, jolly well done sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice !! they look well smart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Great work as always!, love the thread. Can i send mine over to you to be done :-) Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Very good job you done on those doors Derek, I notice that you didn't have any rot on the lock side of the doors,now that is a big bonus, cos I have seen many doors with that area rotting away, and just don't understand how water can accumalate on a vertical section like that, was there any sign of rust on the inside of the door in that area? I have a door that I'm thinking of re skining, not that I need a door at the moment, but it's always a good policy to keep some spares in the loft! All the best N8 Julian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks Julian, Only rust was around the seams and behind the sound deadening. Hopefully the 2k bonding has those sealed now. I have 3 gallons of cavity wax to use up at the end of the build :-) Edited September 11, 2014 by opelmantagsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 removal of inner seal from old door cards, these are stapled through the seal into the metal frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 clean up with napisan and a nail brush, I do this with anything rubber and it removes all grime and makes things look like new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 inserted a PVC support strip to prevent clamping damage, Wurth 2k panel bond to panel. leave to cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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611 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Just noticed the fuel line clips on your facebook page, they look good, where did you get them? I have all the other lines in for mine but not sorted out the breather pipes yet. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Those are the original clips, sand blasted and powder coated :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 They look so good, i thought they were new ones :-) I will have to dig my old ones out and get them done. Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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