Cut insulation to size.
Tape on cut door panel.
Cutting electroluminescent panels el tape or el sheets.
I cut steel doors on a table saw or with a circular saw.
You should measure the back of the window and then mark a rectangle using a pencil.
Here are a few tips about how to cut el panels.
Cut your top layer with an inch or two of buffer around the edges of your base panel.
Both cases i cut the bottom.
Wide strip of masking tape along the line to protect the door s finish from the circular saw s base plate.
Using the jigsaw cut an opening for each window you wish to insert.
Deep with a utility knife.
After marking the rectangle apply masking tape to the rectangle to guide you when you are cutting the panel.
It is very difficult to cut any fine detail and there is a big risk.
You d have to remove the threshold and cut the jambs also.
Get this tape http amzn to 2f6pnys this is a relatively simple and straight forward process but there are a few things to keep in mind.
Without doubt the best tip for cutting shapes into el panels is have a good think about whether you really need to do it.
Place the door on the sawhorses and wrap the bottom with masking tape.
The tape helps to avoid splintering when cutting the door.
Hence you will need to make an opening in the panel of the garage door large enough for the back of the window.
Find the height and width of your empty doorway by running a tape measure down one side then stretching it across the top.
In order to get the top material to sit flush around the curved edges of the door panel you have to cut it into strips.
Notice how the big staples are installed under the padding and top layer of vinyl.
Make sure you jot your measurements down.
Pay attention that you have to cut them at an angle and notch them for the threshold.
Acquire a 4.
Mark the door and place the anchors.
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Mark the cutting line on the top face and edges of the door and apply a 6 in.
Blackout tape matte black tape covers up worn areas like consoles gauge faces door panels etc.
Use a tape measure to determine the distance from the finished.
Then pull out the hinge pins and lay the door on padded sawhorses.
Attach retainer clips to adhesive tape.
Step 3 use jigsaw to cut openings.
Vinyl wrap wrap console door handles gauges and other interior parts wheel well molding flexible trim is also useful for interior restorations.
Tuck insulation into panels.
You ll need to refer back to them later while you re cutting the panel for your door.
