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Re: Interior panels & upholstery

To: Terry Thompson <firespiter@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Interior panels & upholstery
From: Nolan Penney <npenney@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:57:12 -0500
I haven't done it yet, but I plan on using 1/4" Luan plywood.  It's
light and stong.  Shop it around a little, as different stores carry
different grades.

Terry Thompson wrote:

> I was looking for some more vinyl to re-do a couple of
> trim pieces in the car, and found something I like
> better than the "1290" or "stag" vinyls at the fabric
> store.
>
> I know some people use masonite for some of the
> interior panels, but I'm hoping to find something a
> bit lighter. I think someone suggested using
> foam-board, but is that really durable enough to hold
> up to being put on and pulled off the door several
> times by those door clips? They tear up the cardboard
> pieces pretty well.
>
> Any other suggestions as to what this compressed/dense
> cardboard is called, or where to get some?
>
> -Terry
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