Creative Colors International (CCI) can help you learn more about the best ways to approach car door panel repair, including treating different materials, what you can DIY, and when to call a professional.
In its most recent survey on driving times, AAA reported Americans spent an average of 60.2 minutes behind the wheel every day. Whether you’re logging miles commuting to work, ferrying kids to activities, or running errands, your car’s interior door panels are bound to sustain some wear and tear.
Regular use inevitably causes wear to car door panels, seats, and armrests. Kicking or hitting the door panel with objects like shoes, bags, or equipment can cause scuffs, dents, scratches, or breakages, especially on plastic or wooden panels.
Give Your Car Panels a Refresh
If your car door panel has scuff marks, small scratches, or minor cracks, you can use some elbow grease to give your car a facelift in just a few easy steps.
- You’ll need a microfiber cloth and mild soap for surface cleaning. Visit your local auto parts store to purchase a scratch repair kit or polish to fix scuffs and scratches on plastic. You’ll need a leather cleaner to eliminate marks or small cracks on leather surfaces.
- Wash the area thoroughly so the repair material can adhere to the surface.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the polish or cleaner to achieve the best results. It’s always a good idea to test the solution on a small area to ensure it doesn’t discolor or damage the door.
- Buff the area with a soft cloth and wipe away any excess.
If your vehicle needs larger car door panel repair from fading or rips and tears, turn to CCI to get the job done right the first time.
CCI Can Fix That
Plastic door panel repairs, such as large rips and tears, can be complicated. To properly make extensive repairs, the door panel needs to be removed. You’ll need to disconnect any electrical connectors for power windows, locks, or speakers. Rather than try and DIY this job, CCI’s mobile technicians can come to your home or business to provide seamless repair and restoration services. We have the equipment needed to make large repairs, such as a heat gun and plastic welder in our vans to make repairs on-site.
In addition to repairing a door panel, our technicians can fix rips, tears, cuts, burns, and fading throughout your car’s auto . They can repair speaker covers, convertible tops, steering wheels, dashboards, visors, carpets, armrests, and more.
Protecting Your Car’s Interior After Making Fixes
Once a CCI technician has restored your car door panel to like-new condition, you can take steps to prevent damage in the future.
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause your car interior to fade and crack, particularly if you have a leather interior. UV rays can also damage weather stripping around your doors and windows, which may lead to water damage. Use a sunshade on your windshield to block UV rays to prevent fading.
Regularly cleaning your vehicle’s interior can keep it looking its best and limit grime from causing damage. Using the right cleaner for your interior is also important. Use a leather cleaner to keep your leather interior supple and a mild soap for fabric upholstery and plastic.
Request a Fast Quote from CCI
If your car is starting to show its age, request a quote online from CCI to restore its interior to like-new condition.
