Covering plastic trim&panels with fabric

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Dec 19, 2005 | 09:41 PM

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Need some tips on installing. Im not liking the plastic look right now and i can get some deals on fabric, to change the look a bit. What im curious about if there are some screw holes that i find when taking the trim off, how can i cover it with fabric and still screw it down? Also the vehicle is my 99 Dakota CC.

Dec 22, 2005 | 12:47 AM

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What colour flowers on your fabric? LOL

JK...Use trim screws, and washers...visit your local autobody supplier for a wealth of fastening ideas.

Fabric covered screw caps is kinda cool...contrasting colours add bling, similar fabric is a bit more classy...like Gramma's old couch.

Or maybe find a way to not see Any mounting device....that's the way the best automotive engineers do it.

[ December 22, 2005, 01:52 AM: Message edited by: Starterwiz ]

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:38 AM

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can you do a pic of what you are trying to do ? [img]graemlins/dawg.gif[/img]

Dec 23, 2005 | 10:33 AM

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I had a 99 Dak CC. 2000 as well. Both R/Ts. Which panels have exposed screw holes? If they do, I would use a chromed or polished screw to give a classy look against the fabric. Or one painted to match the fabric so it blends in better.

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:16 PM

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If you are concerned that after covering the plastic that you will no longer have access to that screw point then drill the screw hole out in both the panel and the metal and use a "christmas tree fastener" instead.
Epoxy or fibreglass it into the panel so that it cannot back out during panel installation.