Set of 2 front door panels removed from a Volkswagen New Beetle CONVERTIBLE 2003 to 2006 - ELECTRIC WINDOWS.
*** Fits CONVERTIBLE MODELS only, THEY DO NOT FIT A HARDTOP MODEL. ***
COLOR:
- Main panels: GRAY
- Arm rest: GRAY SYNTHETIC LEATHER
- Top: CANDY WHITE - COLOR CODE LB1M
*** The center inserts were re-glued from the inside with industrial grade construction adhesive. The fix is more than solid, and since it was done on the inside, it's not visible when the panels are installed. This fix is mandatory on those panels since the center inserts have a tendency to break from the panel with age.***
All cracks on those panels were fixed. First the area is glued together, after that the crack is welded with metal staples. Then the area is roughed up with a Dremel tool and solidified once more with Permatex Plastic Welder epoxy. This fix is very solid. All of those panels have cracks in them due to age, so fixing them is mandatory.
The leather on the center inserts is always sagging since the glue that holds it to the cardboard frame dried up. As a repair, the original leather is stapled with heavy duty staples on the contour or the cardboard frame (not visible), and glued back onto the panel with industrial grade construction adhesive. This applies to all door panels, except those made out of solid plastic.
It's important to understand that those panels are between 20 and 25 years old. They're very far from being new, I did my best to render them presentable and usable, but they're not in a showroom condition.
Please make sure that your door hinges are in good shape, and that they are not rusted or seized to not put additional stress on the door panel's handles.
Condition - detailed description of each panel:
Left front :
Overall the panel is in good shape. Not great, not terrible.There are some traces from everyday use on it which is normal for any daily used 20+ year old part.
- All switches are there except for the door lock switch and all were in working shape. None of them are broken.
- It did have some cracks in it here and there and they were all fixed.
- Top part is decent but does have some minor scuffs and scratches here and there.
- Door handle is OK and without cracks.
- Leather on the center insert is sagging but won't come off.
- All mounting points are OK, but one out of the 3 on the bottom is broken. The panel still holds perfectly fine on the door. You can use some hot glue in those areas after installation.
- Speaker grille was re-glued as a precautionary measure.
- You will need to install the BeetleBrace bracket in the door handle if you do not want the panels to break. The door handle needs to be reinforced. The panels are extremely brittle as they are, and will surely break in the future if the bracket is not used. You can search online for "BeetleBrace bracket" and it will bring you to the needed website. If you have any questions about this, please ask.
Right front:
Overall the panel is in good shape. There are some traces from everyday use on it which is normal for any daily used 20+ year old part.
- Pretty much in the same condition as the driver's side panel.
- Missing the door lock switch
- All mounting points are intact except for 2 out of the 3 on the bottom that are broken.
- It had pretty much the same treatment as the driver's side. All cracks fixed, center insert re-glued.
- The top part is decent but not perfect, has some light scuffs on it.
- Leather on the center insert is sagging but won't come off.
- Installing the Beetle Brace bracket in the door handle is VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you do not want the panels to break.
*** Please be advised that the listing is for the panels, the accessories on them such as window switches, handles, mirror switches, even if they do come with them and were in good working condition when removed, are not warrantied.
All in all, they're in fair and usable condition for the year.
Please look at the high resolution pictures for the condition of the item. You will get exactly the items pictured
Thanks for looking!