Thread: Door panels?

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Originally Posted by AllStitchedOut

Like Recovery Room said it has taken us years of learning thru trail and error, this a trade and we are very proud to know this trade. We make our living off of this and for us to tell you step by step how do build an interior is not the right thing to do. I'm sorry but I had to speak up and say something because everyone needs to understand this is a Highly Skilled Trade that has kept food on the tables for many of our families over the years. We don't ask others how to do their jobs that they make a living out of, so please don't ask us how to do everything. We are a dying trade and need to protect it before it's gone. This doesn't mean we won't help you out with certain questions but just keep in mind of what was said above. Thank You

I can understand your reluctance to reveal the "secrets" of your trade, but you should also realize that most of the members reading these threads will never attempt to reach the level of excellence you have achieved and therefore will never become competition for your job or living. I'm sure your trade is no more or less exclusive than high level body work and painting or engine building, yet the experts on this forum freely share their knowledge in these areas. Shouldn't HotRodPaint or SprayTech be as worried about someone learning their painting secrets, or Pat McCarthy or Paul Kane worry that someone will learn how to build a super engine and leave them unemployed? Yet these and many other knowledgeable members share their expertise freely.

The original concept of this section (as envisioned by 1954Merc) was for an area where we could share how-to's about upholstery and, although he appears to have taken his ball and went home, that should still be the reason for this section, not just an advertising media for those professionals who can produce show quality results. I enjoy looking at these beautiful interiors as much as everyone, but I would never attempt to produce one and certainly have no interest in becoming a pro and going into competition with you, so your families need not worry about starving on my account. Knowing how you do these jobs is more likely to convince me that I should just pay to have it done.


JMHO

I have been asked to put up pics so people could get Ideas, Instead of just sending a PM to those people only... I paid to contribute and donated money to this site before I posted pics....If that is taken the wrong way that is not what I meant to do.

Originally Posted by RestoRod

I can understand your reluctance to reveal the "secrets" of your trade, but you should also realize that most of the members reading these threads will never attempt to reach the level of excellence you have achieved and therefore will never become competition for your job or living. I'm sure your trade is no more or less exclusive than high level body work and painting or engine building, yet the experts on this forum freely share their knowledge in these areas. Shouldn't HotRodPaint or SprayTech be as worried about someone learning their painting secrets, or Pat McCarthy or Paul Kane worry that someone will learn how to build a super engine and leave them unemployed? Yet these and many other knowledgeable members share their expertise freely.

The original concept of this section (as envisioned by 1954Merc) was for an area where we could share how-to's about upholstery and, although he appears to have taken his ball and went home, that should still be the reason for this section, not just an advertising media for those professionals who can produce show quality results. I enjoy looking at these beautiful interiors as much as everyone, but I would never attempt to produce one and certainly have no interest in becoming a pro and going into competition with you, so your families need not worry about starving on my account. Knowing how you do these jobs is more likely to convince me that I should just pay to have it done.


JMHO

Very, very well put, I agree completely. We are here to learn and share what we've learned, our members are scattered all over the world, it's highly unlikely that I would travel to Maryland or Nebraska to have the interior put in my project but it sure is nice to see outstanding examples of Recovery Room's work. Please continue to share your knowledge!!!

Mike

Originally Posted by RestoRod

The original concept of this section (as envisioned by 1954Merc) was for an area where we could share how-to's about upholstery and, although he appears to have taken his ball and went home, ......

JMHO

FYI, 1954Merc has had a pretty full plate lately with his wife being in the hospital for some serious treatments, plus trying to keep the business side covered. He's not had time to be on the computer much, as I understand. His wife was said to be doing better for now, again as I understand from seeing something a couple of weeks ago in another venue.
For me, I really like to see the fantastic custom panels you guys do, and a basic tip or two along the way, answering specific questions like, "...I really like (fill in the blank) on the red panel. Is that shaped foam or a hard panel beneath?" can really help build confidence to step beyond smooth material on a flat panel for someone wanting a DIY approach. One question that has come up several times is metal accents - SS, chrome or formed billet? Custom made to shape by a metal guy, or formed and bent in your shop? Not step-by-step, just basics? Take the ivory panel with the tasteful shaped accent for example?

1/4 BY 1/4 Aluminum sanded to shape on edges and polished...Small screws hold it on from the back side thru panel

Poor Eve. This post gets my vote for most hijacked thread award ..............

Kitz

Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM

1/4 BY 1/4 Aluminum sanded to shape on edges and polished...Small screws hold it on from the back side thru panel

Cool!! Thanks!
(Kitz & sg4356 I must have been in the thread typing while you were. Sorry for being part of the hijack, Eve, but you did get an answer early on in the thread...)