ok, so i bought the car used and negotiated these cosmetic problems into the final price. But now i'm wondering if i have to replace both door panels or if there is another way this can be done a little cheaper.. Front drivers door there is a divet in the upper panel next to the door lock.. looks like someone had really pointy elbows or hit it hard with a knuckle. the next are the rear driver door panel, looks like someone took a pen and jabbed the panel.




and for good measure, pics of the honda family

 

The elbow divot might go away. I get one from time to time but it usually will go away. Yours does look worse than mine ever does though. I'd give it time or take the panel out and see if you can push from the back.

The other problem may require a new panel. Someone probably closed the door on something. It ain't cheap (like $175 link) for the door base assy. Can't live with it in the rear door ?

 

we have this guy around here (CT) named Dr. Vinyl that fixes door panels and dash board when the have holes in them. You may way to look into a repair like this. He does a pretty good job for the price.

 

i actually did take the door panel out and try to push the divet out, no luck.. may require a new door panel... i can live with both, but the front door is annoying since i see it all the time

 

I have a similar problem...weirdest flaw/damage I've ever seen on vinyl. I've been told that full door panel replacement is the only fix... Even though it's the RR door, it still drives me nuts everytime I look at it "Note to self: most people that lease don't take great care of their shit!" I never even saw it when I purchased the CPO car; too excited about how clean the rest of the car was and totally missed it

 

ouch... that is painful to look at

 

i have the elbow thing too but thats because i drive with my elbow up on that panel. as for does it go away? it doesnt...and it annoys me so i try not to do it anymore.

 

stupid question, is my interior the tan or the light cream ivory.. i'm

 

Is that crocadile skin like that one dudes car? Sweeeeeet!!!

 

I also have the elbow thing but the thing that pisses me off is its from the prior owners elbow. Does not go away. Should I go to the dealer or am I being a pain in the ass.

 

thats my dilemma, its not my elbow its the last owners elbow.. it will not go away so i'm tempted to get a new door panel.. it would be nice to get a new door panel for free though.. do you think its possible.. would it be considered a flaw since more people are chiming in with the same problem, i thought i was the only one..

 

I assume you mean mine.....LOL. Croc skin FTFL. Pretty bizarre damage huh? Weird part is there are NO scuffs in the vinyl.....just the ridges.

 

call a local upholstery shop, they might be able to fix it for much less. If not, call up tim @ hondaacuraworld.com, he will get you the best pricing around.