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JazzysC10 · 05-26-2017, 11:43 PM

Nothing ever seems to line up when it comes to aftermarket patch panels. I just purchased a lower inner door bottom patch repair panel for my 72 and the factory crease along the inner does not match the new panel. Being that the panel is about 18 gauge, i dont have the proper tools to make the bead and doesnt make sense picking a bead roller from eastwood for one door. decided to add some quick pics, i laid down the new panel and then the old panel on top to show how bad the new panel is. it's not even close to replicating the bead from factory. I called Sherman, AMD, and some other places and yes looks like triplus keypart are the only ones that makes panels. stuck with his project now. AMD was kind enough to refund me the money on this hacked up panel, so i give them that at least.

05-26-2017, 11:43 PM	#12
JazzysC10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New york City, Queens Posts: 12	Re: keyparts, triplus, auto metal direct? Nothing ever seems to line up when it comes to aftermarket patch panels. I just purchased a lower inner door bottom patch repair panel for my 72 and the factory crease along the inner does not match the new panel. Being that the panel is about 18 gauge, i dont have the proper tools to make the bead and doesnt make sense picking a bead roller from eastwood for one door. decided to add some quick pics, i laid down the new panel and then the old panel on top to show how bad the new panel is. it's not even close to replicating the bead from factory. I called Sherman, AMD, and some other places and yes looks like triplus keypart are the only ones that makes panels. stuck with his project now. AMD was kind enough to refund me the money on this hacked up panel, so i give them that at least. Attached Images Last edited by JazzysC10; 05-27-2017 at 12:08 AM.