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I just did this with the panels for my Square and it worked really well. Especially good for earlier models since the replacement panels I'm aware of don't really match the originals. If you choose to do this, use the old hardboard panel as a template for your new one and cut it as accurately as possible (a jigsaw/handsaw combo worked well for me). Use a sharp self-piloting 3/8" drill bit for the clip holes. Let the old vinyl warm up in the sun to make it more pliable before gluing it in place on the new panel since it has probably shrunk and hardened with age. Make sure to glue only the vinyl that wraps to the back of the panels--if you get glue anywhere else your panel clips will be very visible when the panel is reinstalled (BTDT). Brush-on contact cement is easier to control than aerosol glue. Before reinstalling the panel, remember to glue a thin sheet of plastic between door and the panel to keep water out, or else you'll eventually have to do it all over again. Good luck! Scott 62 343, 65 361 Everett wrote: >>If you have nice vinyl, you could go to Home Depot and buy new hardboard, cut to fit, and glue on your new vinyl with that spray carpet glue from your local auto parts store. CHEAP!<< ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/