Can this be repaired, or should I buy a new panel?
05-14-2010, 08:59 AM
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I bought this car sight unseen from a CA dealer. Overall, its what I want and Im happy. The sales mgr told me the car was 'stunning'. I guess somewhere in that description includes cigarette burns on the drivers door panel. anyways...
Can this be fixed or do I have to buy a new door panel?
Im in Boston MA if anyone local knows where I can bring this for repair if thats an option.
Thanks!!
Can this be fixed or do I have to buy a new door panel?
Im in Boston MA if anyone local knows where I can bring this for repair if thats an option.
Thanks!!
05-14-2010, 09:03 AM
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Looks like the quickest fix will be a new panel. I believe they would have to recover the damaged one entirely, and the grain/color match never will be exact.
05-14-2010, 09:05 AM
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Sorry to say, I doubt that it can be repaired neatly.
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05-14-2010, 09:12 AM
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Anyone have a door panel for an '08 550 that they want to sell? Doubt it, but figured i would ask...
05-14-2010, 09:58 AM
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05-14-2010, 10:13 AM
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New panel is 1K per realoem.com 
I'd take it to an upholstery shop and see what they say. Probably can use leather filler and apply a pattern to it.
I'd take it to an upholstery shop and see what they say. Probably can use leather filler and apply a pattern to it.
05-14-2010, 11:41 AM
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05-14-2010, 12:18 PM
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Is there no warranty on the car? If it is sold as "stunning" they might replace it, or otherwise take a share in the costs?
05-14-2010, 01:19 PM
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There are vendors who routinely fix dents, paint, stripes, bent wheels, and upholstery. Ask around at dealers and other detailers if they can recommend a person who can repair these things. 
If that is your only problem consider yourself lucky.
Enjoy the new car.
If that is your only problem consider yourself lucky.
Enjoy the new car.
05-14-2010, 01:35 PM
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+1 .... a good auto upholstery shop can repair and match grain and color - it will be invisible. Check shop's references and look at their work - a bad repair will be worse than no repair.