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TomShilling · 03-25-2005, 11:26 AM

My concern is the retaining channel is SO tight on the metal door panel, I don't think adding fabric or vinyl will slide into the channel. I know it won't be an issue on the sides or bottom, but the retaining channel actually rubs the paint just sliding the metal panel in and out. Can it be bent open some to allow for a thicker panel to be slid into it? I have checked several board vendors, and none has the "thicker/deluxe" retaining clip for a padded door panel... how did you get yours to fit? The stock metal panel is pretty thin already, I don't think plastic or cardboard would be much thinner...

thanks! Yours look good!

03-25-2005, 11:26 AM	#6
TomShilling Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 42	Jack: tell me more.... My concern is the retaining channel is SO tight on the metal door panel, I don't think adding fabric or vinyl will slide into the channel. I know it won't be an issue on the sides or bottom, but the retaining channel actually rubs the paint just sliding the metal panel in and out. Can it be bent open some to allow for a thicker panel to be slid into it? I have checked several board vendors, and none has the "thicker/deluxe" retaining clip for a padded door panel... how did you get yours to fit? The stock metal panel is pretty thin already, I don't think plastic or cardboard would be much thinner... thanks! Yours look good!