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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: drapergti on 14 December 2008, 20:59
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Hi, is there a tool similar to a welders clamp that you know of so I can repair the break in damage to my door, bought the car assuming that the armour door plates were hiding this. There is no metal missing it is just bent up.
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/draperm3/DSC_9993.jpg)
Have done a search and could not find the answer and would really like to get rid of the door plates! :smiley:
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why get rid of the plates? they stop thieves doing what they've tried in the past!
Just get the armoured plates colour coded and they shouldnt stand out that much. remeber! better safe than sorry :wink:
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Point taken however I am a sucker for originality at that is what I am trying to achieve with this one. Not a daily and will be garaged unless the sun is out!
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Point taken however I am a sucker for originality at that is what I am trying to achieve with this one. Not a daily and will be garaged unless the sun is out!
fair enough, if its gonna be garaged and only out when the sun is high up then its reasonable, for a daily though, definitly have armoured door plates!!
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Completely agree :smiley:
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Well, other than getting a body shop or maybe a dent repair company, would it not be worth sourcing a 2nd hand door to replace the entire door with?
I've still got these on my list of things to get but always forget! :grin: :embarassed:
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The doors themselves are in great condition, just thought that a clamp would fix the problem, thought about something like the one in the middle.
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/draperm3/p1558817_l.jpg)
Problem is getting it in the door handle hole really would need to be small and at right angles to the grip
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sealey i think there called do a tool u describe used one on a mates nova their circular but it will fix that easily alls you do is tighten a 21mm bolt job done hope that helps
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Cheers, I am looking at something made by them right now. could be the solution then?
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how about this?
(http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj242/draperm3/001735_0jpg.jpg)
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The right dolly and a panel hammer should do the trick but best be in the hands of a time served panel beater.:wink:
Barkstar
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As above, flat dolly pushed hard into the dent from inside the door, then gently tapped with a polished planishing hammer from the front, dont over do it as the metal will start to stretch.. DONT do it with any type of grip or pliers, you will make the dent bigger, and damage more of the paint
Those door plates are a complete waste of time, someone has broken into your car, and only made a small dent and easily repaired, Ive repaired doors that have had the plates fitted, and the doors have been butchered beyond belief.. the first thing I did when I got my Golf was to get shot of them! the only real use they have is to hide expensive damage on a car that doesn't warrant a proper repair...
Tom
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The right dolly and a panel hammer should do the trick but best be in the hands of a time served panel beater.:wink:
Barkstar
What he says. You need to re-shrink the damage as the metal will have stretched a little. But looking at the damage, most of it woll be hidden by the handle gasget.
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Cleary on for the professional any takers in Kent? Not something I would want to screw up and then ask someone to repair at even greater expense!