wilhelminsf
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Post by wilhelminsf on Mar 30, 2021 12:59:49 GMT -8
Hi there, I've had my amazing '63 Lil Loafer for only a year and it's time to take care of some repairs. Would love to know how some of you would tackle this rip in the interior side door skin. The wood frame is definitely old and rotten. My local RV repair place quoted a vague $1000 to repair without any description of what they would do or if that was for a new door. I don't want a new mismatched door, I want to keep this original door! I'm thinking I'll take it apart and repair the frame, but I have no idea how to repair that aluminum rip. Maybe cut it horizontally above the rip, add blocking under the cut and staple, then add new aluminum patch below like a reinforced toekick? Will definitely look like a patch job..... Thanks for any advice, Wil Lil Loafer door repair by Wil Nothnagel, on Flickr Lil Loafer door repair by Wil Nothnagel, on Flickr Lil Loafer door repair by Wil Nothnagel, on Flickr
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Post by vikx on Mar 30, 2021 14:06:43 GMT -8
Take the door off the trailer and carefully remove the skins so you can get to your door framing. It's molded around part of the door so be very gentle. You will probably have to loosen all 4 sides crimps. You can either add new metal to the door or install a kick plate at the bottom.
Another solution is to cut (multi tool) the torn inner skin out, reframe the door (they are easy!) and install new skin.
If you decide to cover the tear, frame to support the kick plate. Then you can tack it in place using decorative screws or tacks.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53634851@N03/50999875569/in/dateposted-public/" title="Canasta Doors (5)"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50999875569_e32d09fc24_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Canasta Doors (5)"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Post by wilhelminsf on Mar 30, 2021 14:27:31 GMT -8
Yes, that picture is a great visual for what I was thinking was the sensible solution. I'll post some pics when I get it off and repaired in the next couple days. Thank you!
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Apr 4, 2021 5:00:47 GMT -8
What would we do without Vikx (and others on this forum)?
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Post by wilhelminsf on Apr 14, 2021 10:57:47 GMT -8
So I got some 6" flashing from orange big box. The wood frame was actually in good shape so I just removed the ripped piece of skin, covered it with the flashing and screwed it down. No adhesive so I can take it off if needed to replace due to wear. Looks pretty good to me. IMG_9750 by Wil Nothnagel, on Flickr
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Post by vikx on Apr 14, 2021 12:32:44 GMT -8
Nice work!
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Post by Andy Smith on May 3, 2021 7:09:00 GMT -8
Looks great! Nice and clean kick guard.
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Post by troutcamp on May 14, 2021 19:13:14 GMT -8
Great suggestion and nice job on the fix! I have a similar problem and will try this. thnx much
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