[hemi43]

I'm trying to figure out how you keep the heads of the clips from showing through to the face of the door panel. I thought about using those new type of plastic christmas tree clips, but they can snap when removed. Another type I thought of using was the steel type from the 60's cars, but they would show through also. I want to keep the thickness of the panel as thin as possible. Thanks

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[kristkustoms]

double up the panels and sandwich a metal sping clip inbetween. dont use the plastic trees on a metal car. you will have to sacrifice some thickness for a completely hidden head.

[hemi43]

Do you mean glue 2 panels together, thus making the panel 1/4" thick?
What if a clip breaks?
Would you grind a recess into one of the panels to make up for the clip thickness?
Also, where is a good place to purchase these clips. I always see them at the swap meets, but now being winter, I don't want to have to wait till spring. Thanks.

[tbirdscott]

What type of clips do you use for holding door panels on?

OLD MAN STYLE!

[kristkustoms]

i keep 2mm and 3mm plastic at my shop. when i double panels up is use two layers of 2mm, so the end result is just over an 1/8 thick.