Recommended doorcard materials

[Gandi699]

Whats everyone using? I think I'd like to use polycarb or similar so does anyone know where I can get some cheap? Dont fancy trying B&Q or something as they'll be top money

[blackie_2k5]

i used upvc profile (door skins before they were moulded) free from window place

can use allsorts,

i know lots use thin fibreglass sheets

[Bedford126]

i used upvc profile (door skins before they were moulded) free from window place

can use allsorts,

i know lots use thin fibreglass sheets

I have used the upvc boards too you can also get them foam filled to reduce noise.

I hare fibreglass with a passion the edges fray super easy and give you hand rash and arm rash.

[AzzAW93]

mine are the benwhhwwhhwhwhwhwwhhhh ones and there abs plastic.
you looking for full legnth or just rallye style short ones?

[Gandi699]

Just the short ones to cover the the door innards and window motors. Anyone know a high street supplier I could visit?

[blackie_2k5]

best bet

go to a window/door company and get some free ;)

[adam661]

s1 rallye door card fabric part looks good and is light weight compared to standard ive seen a few made from acrylic plastic which is reasonably cheap and easy to cut ect

[e8_pqck]

bens are 3mm foamex though - no good for dorcards imo - too thick.

best is 0.8mm ABS plastic - ultra lightweight and stiff with a textured finish for the interior look. Cheap as hell too, think i paid about a fiver for 4m worth, but it was off ebay so no one else bidded. To cut it you just score down and it will snap where you score, but it wont shatter as it's pliable. its actually used for interiors.

Just message this lady off ebay: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/joanne271737?ssPageName=ADME:X:CEM:GB:1181

[benwh555]

bens are 3mm foamex though - no good for dorcards imo - too thick.

best is 0.8mm ABS plastic - ultra lightweight and stiff with a textured finish for the interior look. Cheap as hell too, think i paid about a fiver for 4m worth, but it was off ebay so no one else bidded. To cut it you just score down and it will snap where you score, but it wont shatter as it's pliable. its actually used for interiors.

Just message this lady off ebay: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/joanne271737?ssPageName=ADME:X:CEM:GB:1181

Personal choice really, I went for 3mm as it readily avaliable when I first started making them. I'm sure I could also find so 1mm stuff as well. But yeah the 0.8mm ABS is also suitable. There are lots of options out there.

[e8_pqck]

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[deano_123]

carbon sheet i used

[blackie_2k5]

i used upvc profile (door skins before they were moulded) free from window place

can use allsorts,

i know lots use thin fibreglass sheets

old pics

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