How To Fix Your Car Door Trims (JDM MIRA)

Learn how to restore your sagging, stinking door trims and cards with this complete DIY guide. Whether you've water damage or just need a fresh update, we'll show you step-by-stephow it's done on our mad little JDM Mira!
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[@InitialDIYmods]

A fun little throw back to the old school MCM with a bit of the current touch... just like their nuggety car :-D

[@RalphEvangelista]

the music is what got me

[@dj4monie]

Somewhat, as I have learned over the years is overly personalizing your car detracts from it's resale value. That's why the Hot Import Night era cars get resold over and over again...

[@InitialDIYmods]

@@dj4monie I don't own or modify cars for the resale value. You need to enjoy the car. The best resale value is to not modify your car at all unless it's guaranteed to be in a movie or something. If you want to make money in general, don't invest in depreciating assrts...

[@Tantoblade1pd]

Man this feels like Mighty Car Mods of old, i really missed these kind of videos. smashed the hell of the like button for this

[@aakar1s]

Agreed, personally I love the way they evolved their shows, but these old school DIY videos are so enjoyable.

[@takiman1]

True

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

Before hitting the like button, first you need to jack up your car

[@thatwolffe3802]

@@ChrisMisMYhandle Rake Loves This

[@SmudMusik]

They used a bunch of older music from moog, reminds me to the "electric supercharger episode"

[@LogieT2K]

Rob hand delivered it, and then went home to japan That made laugh more than it should have

[@JoeMata31]

Logan Taylor same! I saw him and thought, “that guy looks familiar.” And then he said that. I just imagine him grabbing the part, flying to them, dropping it off in person, and then immediately flying back.

[@GGGMotovlog]

I know right...

[@Leofred2000]

1000dollar part right there

[@phatpat6667]

I wish I had a Rob to hand deliver parts from japan.

[@AdriaCalais]

It’s the only way to get them overnight. ;)

[@Bost2301]

"First jack up your car." in conjunction with the OG-driveway-modding-music! I almost feel nostalgic... :-)

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Bost2301 best part

[@VoidSixx]

I had to double-check the upload date lol

[@UD503J]

When he said wizard's coat,I started singing Electric Space Wizard too.

[@K4rt80y]

MOOG's "Transforner" always gets the job done.

[@adamflake3276]

moog: absolutely grot Also moog: immediately places on face

[@caseyrobertson6599]

At least he didnt lick it and make himself sick again

[@WTFNoNamesLeft2]

*immediately puts it in mouth

[@HShaud]

Bad Obsession Motorsport version: Make it out of folded sheet aluminium and 17 custom fabricated brackets.

[@milesellis2847]

and then attach some dodgy plastic molding from a Micra

[@mightycarmods]

Those guys are guns at what they do!

[@HShaud]

@@mightycarmods You're not wrong!

[@robertbrugh8426]

HShaud dont foget the added lightness!

[@danatkinson6698]

Dont forget to get the funk out

[@sybustian_]

The OG music... Great nod to your old style of doing vids!

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

I wish they were released though

[@Leofred2000]

Transformer by Moog from 2012ish ❤️

[@KnugenMooMoo]

@@Leofred2000 any ideal the ending song ?

[@trdhiace3118]

Dipsy sew it seams

[@KnugenMooMoo]

@@trdhiace3118 cheers

[@Nipplator99999999999]

I wasn't expecting coat to be the word that followed wizard's.

[@vinzenzgeske8987]

Me neither, tbh

[@ericjkovach]

I was expecting scrotum

[@minecraftpaul98]

Wizard scroat

[@kmieciu4ever]

I was expecting the word "sleeve". kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3Wzf4qcgJ2trcU

[@filmntvguy1977]

He was gentle, in today’s SJW world, Moog’s got this.

[@theahmedjdm]

Thank you for reminding me to jack up the car Moog, i always forget to do so when i work on my Mira's door trims MCM Top Tips

[@knapppers1608]

Proper old school style episode and I love it!

[@josiahwagnerWP2025]

Hey guys thanks for doing what you do, my dad and I have watched the whole series even from season 1 so thank you for these MAD years and here’s to many many more

[@joshhayes3433]

I love that you guys have put this much work and love into this car - a lot of YT channels have gone to super cars, Lamborghini and stuff, but you've shown that it's OK to have a nugget and enjoy it. Rock on.

[@blakeh4691]

I’m actually super impressed with how these turned out, been cringing at my door cards for nearly 6 years. I’m going to give this a go!

[@djspeed85]

Like travelling back in time with the style of DIY and the old school music. LOVE IT!

[@TorquePowerVideo]

Thanks for all that you guys do to entertain us! I bought a 1990 Miata last year and ordered a Chopped fingers keychain to go with it. My daughter has been hounding me for it ever since she first saw it haha! I just placed an order for another one, plus some other goodies for her and me both. I'm proud to rep your show, and again, thanks for all you do!

[@BJ-Hawk]

I love that after all these years, they still keep the old "jack up your car" joke going. Shows they are still aware of where they came from, from a driveway.

[@thatwolffe3802]

I love how you are doing a proper restomod job on this car.

[@keithrenaud5107]

I love the purity of your show. Ive been watching since mcm vs roadkill and never looked back. Soon after was when roadkill started charging but you guys keep going. No patrion just merch and sponcers. I love the show... keep it up

[@dragonbrownies517]

There's something truly special about restoring 80s/90s cars and trucks that goes unsaid. Especially the one's that are overlooked nowadays because "hard to find parts for". I consider it a challenge. Kudos on the Bad Ass Mira!!

[@philspaghet]

Last time I was this early, I was 13 and looking for cheap ways to mod my first car (remember the $500 Mira)

[@Xxassass1n021xX]

😍😍😭

[@philspaghet]

@@Xxassass1n021xX This is not Instagram, plz stahp

[@sankachinthanawanniarachch1606]

Really love to see this kind of olde style MCM video(this music bring lots of old memories). They never get old... Continually watching you guys since 2009... Much love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@bscotty24bmx]

Thanks for going back to this layout for a video. Makes me feel like you guys are still humble.

[@ridgerunner_21]

I might actually do this myself for my Falcon now, just to see if I can do it. Thanks for putting this one out guys!

[@TrueBlueEG8]

These are the kind of vids that got me hooked on this show. Love that little car, and she deserves every bit of effort ye put into her.

[@tnuc748]

5:14 For anyone who is redoing door materiel you can use wool felt! It's cheap, easy to work, very forgiving comes in a multitude of colours and also helps with sound deadening from the outside world furthermore it also helps with speaker setups (hence why they use it in subwoofer builds) It can be glued down all the same and can be sown together with ease if you want a MaAaaD design and or two tone. Actually looks quite regal if done well.

[@twisted2291]

Nice Job on the door panels. Not all are that easy to make or repair. But that was just simple and basic what you did, and improves the build 100%.

[@FranksShitBoxCollection]

Thanks for the video. I was looking for a video like this that didn't make me lose interest since I'm going to be redoing my door panels in a couple of weeks.

[@jordy0208]

Got some old school vibes from this little diy style video. Loved it. Can't wait to see the Mira out on track

[@patrikmoller3643]

Love your show, perfect mix between seeing people actually doing things and being entertaining. Keep it up guys, your awesome 😃😃

[@lilmoeszyslak4810]

Weird, got this sudden urge to buy Ryobi power tools 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@garrickstokes]

I've bought loads of them. I really like them. If you are a pro who drills (or whatever) all day every day they probably wont last a year. If you are a DIY enthusiast they will probably last forever. I've burned out about half a dozen cheap cordless drills over the last 20 years. One of my Ryobi drills is about 5 years old now. The rubber is falling off but it's still doing the job like the day I bought it (with new batteries). What I really like is the range of tools you can get for the money. Why spend £400 on one tool when you can get a small collection (or a bunch of batteries) for the same money!

[@TrashDeviant]

Lol my Ozito cordless is 6 years old and somehow still going strong. My Black&Decker that I got in a box of crap for $5 that's probably older than I am is the superior drill though. 1970s or early 80s maybe? Can't do self tappers for shit but it'll drill a hole through the entire universe.

[@AMLagonda]

I like ryobi stuff but I do have a Dewalt cordless drill and omg it is vastly "superior" to anything else I have....

[@GlennnD]

LOL really? That's what companies you want to do when they sponsor some stuff.. :P If you feel the urge to buy that stuff you are an easy prey for the big companies ;)

[@getchasome6230]

Heres a lifehack.. get the tools with a cord and you wont have to worry about batteries

[@chriscox2456]

I love that this episode was kinda of a throwback to the old days. Even the music was the same. Enjoyed the show guys

[@auswide4x444]

i saw marty driving this car the other day in lilyfield, did a shakas and the great bloke did one back. the car looks amazing!!!

[@mightycarmods]

Josh Farrell hi josh you’re a good bloke

[@oliverbarrett2513]

Love this Old Skl MCM is back and better than ever here’s to 10 more years 👍🏼

[@dylankruithof1538]

I miss this sort of content from you guys and my ute definitely needs a makeover like this 😊 keep up the great work

[@MrMaccaMcdonald]

Great to see a job that just about anyone can do, love this style of do it yourself video.

[@robertevostep1216]

Great work guys, love the retro mcm feel, definitely brings back some memories!

[@dancando6391]

Just in time for me to get my door trim / cards re done! Gear video super helpful . Thanks Moog and Marty!

[@PB8man]

Finally! A diy video like old times. I love the build vids, but the step by step for dummies videos are your best in my opinion.

[@yzmoto80]

Good point, I forgot about my laser CNC, I’ll just cut them out on that. You guys are the best !

[@patrickbrett66]

Mmmmm, Okinomiyaki... Hirosshima style is my favourite :D Nice to see the completion of the Mira, been eagerly watching every episode since Turbos and Temples just for this car!

[@aardvarklet]

My door Tims need to be less like Tims and more like Johns

[@drumandbassking12345]

Scott Podium Finish Media naughty tims 😡

[@BO0O0O0O0O0O01]

Are comments won’t make sense to anyone that see’s them now aha but your comment is great 😂

[@aardvarklet]

BO0O0O0O0O0O0 big boo 👎🏻 They should’ve just left it and owned it

[@BO0O0O0O0O0O01]

Scott Podium Finish Media I was thinking the same thing

[@soulpowar]

Really glad the DIY's are back. Missed them.

[@xaytana]

When I was doing this for my early 90's Corolla, the door cards were mirrored, which made my process a lot faster. This kind of job is also so much easier with a router and patterning bit, especially with mirrored door cards: Double side tape the old to new, old to new to new in my case, do an oversized jigsaw cut, then take it to the router. Not only do you reduce time by reducing cuts, but you're also doing less setup for each step. I only ended up dong my own because it was becoming too difficult to find door cards within my car's own spec. At some point they changed from all wood to half plastic and half wood, and I believe the latest years of it changed to full plastic. Each type of door card also had their own style, it wasn't just a move from wood to wood+plastic to plastic, but each style changed a noticeable amount, and I wasn't entirely comfortable with the change, especially if I couldn't find matching front and rear cards. Sadly the car was totaled while I was fixing up the interior. RIP that nugget.

[@lukefurber183]

So glad you’ve posted I’ve been checking everyday for your new videos. Been so bored haha

[@TWS001]

A true vintage MCM how to episode, just like to old days. Keep it up guys.

[@po3185]

Absolutely love this Ep. ive been lucky never had to redo the one in my old 3rd gen F-Body in Canada. but i know alot of them didn't aged well.

[@DjPushka]

Mighty car mods Wow. My friend just cut up my door weather shielding so he could sneak beers into a music festival lol. Super random but awesome and helpful tutorial!!! love it.

[@leaf3r1k]

Wow, this video had some serious back-in-the-days-diy vibe to it. I loved it!

[@PapaAcer]

I have class in 6 hours. But who needs sleep when there’s an OG style MCM episode!!!!! MAAAAAAD!

[@dudersaurus]

Felt like I went back in time a few years.. awesome video gents, loved it!!

[@jaredanthony8070]

"Fixing my electric space wizard flappy coat door cards" 😂

[@juniorschouten3448]

The mira looks so clean! Respect project!

[@Lukipela01]

So nice to see the Mira so close to done, what a special nugget

[@InertiaChrome]

I literally just bought a ryobi corded heat gun the other week, now I've gotta buy a cordless one. God damn it!

[@screamin4402]

What are the odds

[@camilomino6614]

This video is like the first videos of MCM, nice and easy mods.

[@CageyJ0nnY]

Love the og feel of this episode! That old school music takes me back.

[@21RAIDERX]

Old OG MCM music, editing and jokes. LOVE IT!!!

[@sequentious]

While I do enjoy all the engine and drivetrain swaps, it's very nice to see a back to basics project that is something I can (and probably will be) do to my car. Thanks.

[@FalconXE302]

This was much more "Mighty Car Mods"... great video guys, full of good ideas... cheers.

[@nicholasbobo8933]

new mighty car mods make my work day go by faster

[@dennisfreebairn8754]

Great video guys!!! Another diy!!! Now I know how a mate did fluffy interior panels in his Gemini, and a guest visit from rob thanks rob!!!!

[@ctrlaltdisease]

Great to see a basic tutorial format video again.

[@stevesteve201]

Great simple guide. Just like when you first started on the driveway👍🏻

[@ryandjeter]

Idk if yall were on a time crunch but this was all real fast, I think Marty is just so excited to get this nugget done which is really endearing

[@ashas7730]

LOVED this video! Never even thought abt this but what an amazing, cheap-ish and fun idea!

[@timtamtom920]

Love this episode, reminds me of when I was 12 years old watching the season one and two episodes after school

[@jarrodbarker537]

G'day lads, thanks for the quality content! Keep it coming.

[@StreetDreamzTT]

All that’s missing is the noisy bird that we used to hear in some of the driveway vids 😂😂😂 great vid. Simple and to the point.

[@joshuacrownover8984]

I love this episode!! Back to the MCM roots!! Mighty car mods... Wooooooo

[@jaredlines3177]

Im loving the old MCM music. Another awesome video as always

[@bboydrummer1]

Bloody fantastic. It was a real feel good episode!

[@bigtrucker26]

Congrats on Completing(?) the Mira, it's great to see a car brought back up to such glory...

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

Well, it's still missing a headliner. Marty's cars never get headliners..

[@Seabass20329]

Loved hearing Sew it Seams at the end!

[@nicholaschisholm9251]

I'm glad to see MCM is doing more cheap at home car mods

[@ThebigGametDad]

Awesome video. Taken it back to old school days

[@MyMGBJourney]

I wish I watched this before I tried mine this weekend. MAN did I screw it up! Great tips here!

[@grahamspooner6104]

Hi boy just a quick hello and to say love watching the show keep up the great work

[@LouisTheSEGANerd]

Loving the series 1 music throwback and the obligatory "first jack up your car" reference :-)

[@Miktai]

Nice, finally a cool old school mcm diy episode!

[@printfab]

Everybody : Uses the workbench to show necessary tools MCM: Drop it on the floor like years ago. Love it.

[@playlistforkids]

YES! Mira Monday again! thank you MCM!

[@danroche1]

Love the OG Mighty Car Mods video.

[@the1stDDD]

Welcome back to your roots (lol) Mighty Car Mods! Cheap car projects that anyone can embark on make for an awesome episode. Would have been awesome seeing you guys attempt to stitch together some fancy leather interior!

[@tthams73]

You can also just use a penetrating epoxy like total boat. It stabilizes the cards, strengthens them and waterproofs them. You can also add a layer of fiberglass to the back side of the card to increase strength even further. Much easier than cutting out new cards that will warp and sag eventually.

[@josh11879]

I have always wondered how to do this thank you guys

[@thegiantfinds]

Dads old truck had plastic vinyl door panels and were held in place by one tiny brittle piece of plastic. It broke and you had to rebuy the whole door panel...which was discontinued and rare.....zip ties did some magic in keeping dads door panels looking good

[@robwix8003]

Love those warm analogue strings at 07:18

[@MrMaxeemum]

I was screaming at the screen when you said you were leaving off the Japanese door trim and putting on the edge trim, I thought it would be nasty but when I saw it, I have to admit you were right.

[@GrizzlyGarage]

Nothing like finishing all your college work to be rewarded with an MCM video

[@luislopez7716]

Grizzly Garage bruh, 2013 just flashed before my eyes.

[@BalaTheRealOne]

before reassemble I use transparent paint on the door card to prevent any water or moisture damage. nice little car, grats :)

[@bobduckgoat11]

Love the new TIMS guys 😂😉❤

[@SeriouslyDavidD]

FINALLLY YOUR BACK TO THE OLD STUFF!!!!!!!!!

[@mint-flavouredsand8943]

that contact glue you were using is literally god material, used it for so many things

[@FlapJack4Gaming]

This is one of my favorite mcm cars, I genuinely love seeing all the little things they do to it. Out of curiosity what is your guy's favorite car from mcm? Mine's probably the superturbo

[@michaelschafer9621]

Nice retro episode ... and my 1 3/4 year old danced to the tunes

[@adamwojtaszek7453]

Oldschool style tutorials back :D Love it

[@MatchboxGarage]

This feels like an old skool episode 😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥

[@vinzenzgeske8987]

Also: If you own one, try using a multi tool. I had to make a rectangular cut in 19mm MDF (building loudspeakers with weirdly shaped tweeters) and it worked like magic: Way quicker AND better quality than drilling holes in the corner and cutting it with a saw.

[@aserta]

You can use MDF if you soak it in lacquer. Then it becomes stronger and water proof. I use HDF that's been lacquered with 4 layers by brush or 5 by spray. I've got them on a open top Jeep, no issues in 3 years now, since install.

[@willsaund13]

Definitely preferred this little throw back style video to the newer ones

[@mightycarmods]

William Saunders oh okay thanks