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31Abone · 08-02-2014, 10:54 AM

Its kind of hard to get upholstery backing board local,some say use plywood from hardware store but ? not so good ? something water won't warp ?

CarlG · 08-02-2014, 11:00 AM

I've used masonite before with good results.

Aerocraft · 08-02-2014, 11:16 AM

I buy the material from a local custom top and upholstery shop. It is not expensive.

Gar Williams

Gary Karr · 08-02-2014, 11:37 AM

You will want to use a good quality waterproof panel board. If you don't have an upholstery supply in your area, you should be able to order it from Lebaron Bonney.

wrndln · 08-02-2014, 04:02 PM

Several auto/boat upholstery shops here in the Twin Cities carry the upholstery board. You could look in the yellow pages for auto upholstery shops in your town and I am pretty sure they would have some at a decent price.
Rusty Nelson

john charlton · 08-03-2014, 07:43 AM

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Here in the UK it is known as Union Board and comes in 4 FT by 3 FT sheets 1/8" thick . It is grey in colour and fairly dense . It does look water resistant enough to do the job . Maybe it has the same name in USA.

John in sunny Suffolk County England.

Uncle Bob · 08-03-2014, 08:26 AM

Many shops are now using ABS sheet stock, flexible, absolutely water proof. Available at most building supply stores.

jmeckel · 08-03-2014, 10:09 AM

Macs sell the entire precut panel set. I purchased a set for my Tudor 2 years ago and was very happy with it.

08-02-2014, 10:54 AM	#1
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	Where to get upholstrey board,door panel Its kind of hard to get upholstery backing board local,some say use plywood from hardware store but ? not so good ? something water won't warp ?

08-02-2014, 11:00 AM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,211	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel I've used masonite before with good results. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-02-2014, 11:16 AM	#3
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel I buy the material from a local custom top and upholstery shop. It is not expensive. Gar Williams

08-02-2014, 11:37 AM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,518	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel You will want to use a good quality waterproof panel board. If you don't have an upholstery supply in your area, you should be able to order it from Lebaron Bonney.

08-02-2014, 04:02 PM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,346	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel Several auto/boat upholstery shops here in the Twin Cities carry the upholstery board. You could look in the yellow pages for auto upholstery shops in your town and I am pretty sure they would have some at a decent price. Rusty Nelson

08-03-2014, 07:43 AM	#6
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,371	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here in the UK it is known as Union Board and comes in 4 FT by 3 FT sheets 1/8" thick . It is grey in colour and fairly dense . It does look water resistant enough to do the job . Maybe it has the same name in USA. John in sunny Suffolk County England.

08-03-2014, 08:26 AM	#7
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel Many shops are now using ABS sheet stock, flexible, absolutely water proof. Available at most building supply stores. __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.

08-03-2014, 10:09 AM	#8
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Where to get upholstrey board,door panel Macs sell the entire precut panel set. I purchased a set for my Tudor 2 years ago and was very happy with it. __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.