Making Leather Door Panels

Upholster door panels without sewing by using this layering technique.

Making leather door panels.

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. As you can see i have about a 1 1 2 border. Add a logos or designs if desired. Place one 48 by 48 by 1 8 inch hardboard on a worktable.

Set an old door panel on the hardboard and trace its shape. View 0 89 99 more info. Here s the door panel on the foam which is on the cutting mat. Compare base door panel kit.

View 1 89 99 more info. I use the inner marking as the guide for where i need to spray glue. Handle the panel with care as they are not made of the sturdiest of material. Compare door handles cut off design.

Once your panel is off remove the old skin. The inner markings are from the panel template while the leather itself was cut using the material template. Make sure you unscrew anything that is connected to the door frame armrest door handle trim etcetera. Watch the videos to learn how to build custom door panels for any vehicle.

Be sure to mark all holes for the clips and door handles.