Has anyone had experience with Rogertii? He has some E9 door cards for $559 each, is this the going price for these or is there better value elsewhere? He also has C pillar roundels for $55.
Rogertii door cards
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I'm looking for both of these myself. Anxious to hear feedback.
I'm mainly looking for the cardboard cards. My vinyl is in good shape but I think I could buy new ones for less than having my upholstery guy work redo mine. How much do the C Pillars go for?
jmackro
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Your upholstery guy wants > $559 just to cut a couple pieces of masonite? I'd think you could find a local cabinetmaker or hobby woodworker who would do it for less. Fabricating the rigid part of a door panel isn't all that hard - the trickiest part is finding a saw blade that won't shred the edge of the masonite.
Others will say "don't use masonite, use ___", where ___ = plywood, fiberglass, .... Yes, other materials are more water-resistant than masonite. Usually the trade-off is water sensitivity versus the ability to use staples. I paint the masonite with Thompsons Water Seal to keep it from absorbing moisture and warping.
I'm not trying to take business away from rogertii, but spending $559 when you only need the masonite part seems sort of inefficient.
Paul Corcoran was making these cards from birch.
I would think shipping from rogertii to Australia would make this a no go. If the $559 includes shipping I think it's a bargain. If I remember correctly, new door cards are available, only in black, from BMW and have an MSRP of about $580 each. It might be worth checking with a local dealer after you factor in shipping from other sources.
As for C pillar trim, I think what you get now, even from the dealer, is not the original cloisonne. If you can find originals in good condition I bet they are a lot more than $55.
As for C pillar trim, I think what you get now, even from the dealer, is not the original cloisonne. If you can find originals in good condition I bet they are a lot more than $55.
My trim guy has not given me a final estimate but historically has balanced his very high quality with glacial pace and responsiveness. I am thinking I will try and do this job myself assuming that as long as I'm careful with the removal of the current staples and chrome strip I can't do too much damage. In case I do, I'll be up a creek without blue doorcard paddles in a restoration about ready to finally roll. This has now become the clearest sign yet that I have e9-itis. I blame DQ for his excellent documentation for making me think I can actually do many of the same tasks.
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DQ has the molds done, why not ask him to cut you a set?
It may help to use Bob Dylan's voice when you ask:
"..take heed of the stormy weather
and yes there is something you can send back to me
Spanish door cards of Spanish leather..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j6FMzn4f5M
It may help to use Bob Dylan's voice when you ask:
"..take heed of the stormy weather
and yes there is something you can send back to me
Spanish door cards of Spanish leather..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j6FMzn4f5M
Srennoc has them cut by computer
For less than 100 bucks.
3 layer composite I think.
This only for the card not the vinyl!
For less than 100 bucks.
3 layer composite I think.
This only for the card not the vinyl!
Thanks I'll send him a PM.
Arde,
I like Dylan but who would believe he is sitting at home while his gal travels the world on a sailing ship? This version is much better!
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=cXMW2otJXMQ&desktop_uri=/watch?v=cXMW2otJXMQ