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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Boditza on 29 November 2010, 20:22:16

Title: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 29 November 2010, 20:22:16

My door cards are scratched and i want to refurbish them. what should i use to do it?? the electric mirror joystick is verry sticky, the left-right selector is the same, and even the window buttons. what can i do against that?

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Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: mathewst on 30 November 2010, 09:51:44

For the sticky parts use window cleaning liquid but don't overdo it, afterwards immediately wipe it of with rag dipped in water to avoid discoloration

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 30 November 2010, 10:42:06

i'll try.. but why does it get sticky? someone else told me to use dishwashing liquid on them :(

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: russ0205 on 02 December 2010, 23:39:36

mine have done the same let me know how u get on please  :)

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 03 December 2010, 06:21:02

i've learned from my romanian coleagues how to do it: using paint thinner rub down untill its just plastic, using a lot of cloth to wipe, and carefully masking everything around. then spray paint them in black :)

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 December 2010, 08:52:28

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i've learned from my romanian coleagues how to do it: using paint thinner rub down untill its just plastic, using a lot of cloth to wipe, and carefully masking everything around. then spray paint them in black :)

Before and after pictures would be nice, plus a 'How to'.

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 03 December 2010, 09:02:15

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i've learned from my romanian coleagues how to do it: using paint thinner rub down untill its just plastic, using a lot of cloth to wipe, and carefully masking everything around. then spray paint them in black :)

Before and after pictures would be nice, plus a 'How to'.

i will make them but it will be some time.. right now its freezing cold to make such a operation :(. i will make pics when i will refurbish them :)

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Agemo on 03 December 2010, 11:07:13

Yes, yours would look better painted, mine were showing signs of wear:-
(http://i53.tinypic.com/oss4f8.jpg)
Pick any colour you want, matt or gloss finish. I went for the "Piano black" look.

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Kneepad on 03 December 2010, 11:17:26

Very impressive.   :y

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 03 December 2010, 11:50:24

indeed.. i will have to paint also the pocket on teh door card because that is also scratched on mine. your beige and black contrast is mind blowing :)

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: russ0205 on 03 December 2010, 17:14:54

love the finish what paint did you use ?? :)

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 03 December 2010, 23:23:54

No need to paint it mate,just done all mine,as the door cards were removed alreadyprior to having car sprayed,so as mentioned earlier in the thread,use thinners and a scourer pad,time consuming and tedius i know,but worth it in te end.Also did the rear heater vents.Use silicon spray when complete on the original colour underneath ater. :y

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: vauxfan2k on 03 December 2010, 23:35:06

stuff that!! rip them al out and fit minifacelift ones, far comfier, and wont wear like thos plastic ones  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Brikhead on 04 December 2010, 10:02:29

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stuff that!! rip them al out and fit minifacelift ones, far comfier, and wont wear like thos plastic ones  ;D ;D ;D

I agree, they also look much better, trouble is you will need to relocate the electric window switch panel.
It seems that when Vx. released the face lift version most of the stuff they changed was worse than the older model.

Title: Re: Door cards reconditioning
Post by: Boditza on 04 December 2010, 10:17:40

neah.. i like the facelift ones better than those ancient designs :).