Making Leather Door Panels

Watch the videos to learn how to build custom door panels for any vehicle.

Making leather door panels. Products featured in this article. I use the inner marking as the guide for where i need to spray glue. Upholster door panels without sewing by using this layering technique. Make sure you unscrew anything that is connected to the door frame armrest door handle trim etcetera.

View 6 149 99. Place one 48 by 48 by 1 8 inch hardboard on a worktable. Be sure to mark all holes for the clips and door handles. View 1 89 99 more info.

Set an old door panel on the hardboard and trace its shape. Add a logos or designs if desired. Compare base door panel kit. Notch design interior door handles.

The inner markings are from the panel template while the leather itself was cut using the material template. Once your panel is off remove the old skin. If you want to construct a panel without using an old one tape kraft paper to the inside of the door and trace the pattern onto the paper. Handle the panel with care as they are not made of the sturdiest of material.

Here s the door panel on the foam which is on the cutting mat.