DIY Custom Door Panels on My Suzuki Sidekick Budget Hunting Rig

Replacing cardboard door panels with more durable plastic ones. This is an easy upgrade that anyone can tackle.
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Products I Used Are:
Door Pannel Screws: amzn.to/2QgKXWv
Door Pannel Rivet Nuts: amzn.to/328QLUK
Rivet Nut Gun: amzn.to/3mG9j8c

[@kirkwd8829]

Love the video. You stated you used 1/8" plastic, but which type? How did you get that texture on the door cards? Raptor liner? Appreciate your time and patience.

[@paintnmotors2481]

It’s a textured plastic 1/8 thick. I wish I Could tell you the type but every time I order it I get the wrong stuff. I have a bunch of receipts for materials that I don’t know what’s what. If you go to a plastic supply store tell them your looking for a flexible textured plastic that’s black and you can cut it and drill it with out worrying about cracking it. They will know what your talking about. One sides smooth one sides textured. Stay away from acrylic. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonrucker6340]

Where did u get the plastic

[@MichaelGilmet]

#PaintNMotors, where did you get the plastic sheets?

[@luisluquin6626]

Going to try this on my Sami! Thanks!

[@CarlosJimenez-vx7ll]

Hey man where do you get the plastic to make the panels

[@grider9724]

where you get the plastic sheets from?

[@h2oboater]

Love the rivnut idea , looks Brilliant.
👍👍

[@alkhemmqalexis6245]

I appreciate this video

[@JackNatti]

Woah. I’ll do something similar on a Tracker

[@emigym5462]

Hai, can i see the engine part n how do u gave hole at the front bonnet. Tq

[@paintnmotors2481]

Emi Gym email me and I’ll send you photos. Are you asking about the louver hood?

[@emigym5462]

Paint N' Motors if u have whatapp is very easy sir. This is my number, [phone]

[@emigym5462]

Paint N' Motors what is your email sir?

[@paintnmotors2481]

[e-mail]

[@ryandagson2902]

Hi I Just want to ask it's your lift spring 3inches or 4inches?

[@paintnmotors2481]

3” but adding shims soon because of front end weight.

[@Dc_tech386]

Is that plastic surface

[@robmath2]

yes

[@allysonthomas7725]

Where can I get some of that material. I'm restoring a 94 and need to do the interior parts. Good job.

[@paintnmotors2481]

Any plastic supply company it’s just 1/8 abs

[@CarlosJimenez-vx7ll]

Can you put the link where do you get the plastic

[@paintnmotors2481]

I get the plastic sheets from a local plastic supplier here in WA. I don’t know what it’s called. Just go into a plastic supply store near you and tell them that you want a black 1/8 inch plastic, textured on one side, easy to cut, and drill through, and they will get you set up. Thanks for watching.

[@urbanmoto1273]

#wonderful #content.

[@Kamikaze_Samurai90]

Dude that's awesome, just picked up a 4 door tracker and that's gonna be the first thing I do

[@nathanworley6503]

love the door panels! Have you had any trouble with the plastic warping under high heat days? Also, did you ever consider retainer clips? or just trying to use same screw holes? Trying to decide what to do since my bottom broke off.

[@paintnmotors2481]

I live in Washington no problems with the panel’s deforming. My buddy’s used push trees but I wanted them tight and serviceable. The push trees are pretty much one time use, they brake and get sloppy.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

So I took the door panel off my 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport and sure enough a nice flat piece will cover all that bumpy cardboard papier-mâché that was in there but what about the top of the door where the lock button is as that is a sloppy part there.??

[@paintnmotors2481]

Does the sports lock come through the metal frame up top?

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@paintnmotors2481 Yes it comes up through the metal frame loosely and then through the cardboard/ fabric which holds it tighter. I guess some fabrication in wood or plastic to hold it in place would be required, can't have loose things rattling around.

[@paintnmotors2481]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072
Look at mine In the video. If it’s the same metal skeleton. Then the older models have plastic trim clips to go around the push up locks. You should be able to fine some at a junk yard.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@paintnmotors2481 I see what you mean , I will have a look at the button collar next time I am out to the 4x4. The other item on the door panel will be a decent arm rest .