• Bill holloway
    2
    Ok guys trying to do my first raised door panels and need to know what kind of material I can use. Got pvc foamboatd for my base and needto buildto 1 1-2-2 inches in places. Panels are curved so something flexible but hard enough to carve and not dent z63hoxn7fgj8byzg.jpg
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  • Bill holloway
    2
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    For what it's worth for other guys out there wondering the same question i did I used #3 cross link foam for the sculpting. I wish more trimmers would share to their fellow friends on here . And thanks tou all of you that take time to post the tutorials. 38rk1he7mxia2t07.jpg
  • Amelia Brooker
    5
    Your door panels look incredible, thanks for sharing the info!!
  • Doug Hayward
    0
    Those look awesome!! One question , what did you use to attach the panel to the door?
  • Bill holloway
    2
    I use plastic xmas tree type fasteners. Panels are double layer pvc so the heads are not visible when the panel is attached
  • Austin kozimor
    0
    Thanks for posting guys. I had the same question!
  • Justin L Rash
    9

    Seen this late. Assuming it was closed cell foam sanded to shape. I love using PVC board, has a million different names but i use it all the time for marine applications that don't need heavy support/Structure. If it does need structure I'll use Starboard(marine use for 1/2", its expensive and heavy, but 1/4" with torch or Marine Heat shrink flame thrower can be molded in shapes like ABS plastic). You should think about using heavy duty magnets for inserts on the door panels. Not the initial fastner to door panel tho.
  • Peter Pittel
    11
    Where are you finding PVC board. My suppliers don't carry it. They say that people were having issues with glue letting loose.
  • Bill holloway
    2
    I buy mine from Fargo Plastics. Any of the larger plastic suppliers would carry it McMaster Carr has it but you will pay a premium there. As far as turning loose as long as you sand it (80 grit) and use Weldwood landau adhesive you won’t have a problem. Make sure you sand your foam before bonding too.
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