DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
The door panel undergoes a step-by-step assembly process where the upper and lower sections are handled separately until they converge in the final stages.
DOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY
The door panel undergoes a step-by-step assembly process where the upper and lower sections are handled separately until they converge in the final stages.
>> Our Process
The upper panel is crafted from injection-molded plastic, available in five different colors. It receives a lock slider manufactured in-house, along with a purchased courtesy light and weather strip. The lower door panel offers three material options: vinyl, cloth, or a distinctive Rawhide button tuck style.
The assembly begins with a Dielectric bonding process involving hardboard and a dielectric pad, tailored to each part number. Rawhide button tuck panels skip this step as they are hand-assembled. Metal bend tab retainers, typically 3-5 in number depending on whether the door is manual or power-operated, are then staked into place.
>> Our Process
The upper panel is crafted from injection-molded plastic, available in five different colors. It receives a lock slider manufactured in-house, along with a purchased courtesy light and weather strip. The lower door panel offers three material options: vinyl, cloth, or a distinctive Rawhide button tuck style.
The assembly begins with a Dielectric bonding process involving hardboard and a dielectric pad, tailored to each part number. Rawhide button tuck panels skip this step as they are hand-assembled. Metal bend tab retainers, typically 3-5 in number depending on whether the door is manual or power-operated, are then staked into place.
>> Final Product
Next, hardboard spacers are affixed using a two-part adhesive, strategically applied to facilitate the edge turn process. A vacuum-operated bladder table aids in this process, reducing labor requirements. The assembly concludes with the installation of an in-house-made kick plate and, if needed, a map pocket.
At the final station, the upper and lower sections are merged using bend tabs, which are secured in place with staples. If required, a power pod is also installed at this stage. The completed part undergoes scanning for shipment, then is carefully boxed and crated for delivery.
>> Final Product
Next, hardboard spacers are affixed using a two-part adhesive, strategically applied to facilitate the edge turn process. A vacuum-operated bladder table aids in this process, reducing labor requirements. The assembly concludes with the installation of an in-house-made kick plate and, if needed, a map pocket.
At the final station, the upper and lower sections are merged using bend tabs, which are secured in place with staples. If required, a power pod is also installed at this stage. The completed part undergoes scanning for shipment, then is carefully boxed and crated for delivery.