I followed the steps in this video to fix my very warped 2016 Charger passenger door panel, and it worked great. 3/8" staples worked well for me. For the epoxy step, I used J-B Weld plastic bonder but in hindsight, I would just spray paint the staples first to see how it looks. The epoxy covers the vinyl texture, making it noticeably different from the rest of the panels. If painting the staples doesn’t look good, I would recommend using a tiny amount, the equivalent of a drop on each staple, of the J-B Weld and finishing sandpaper (220, 600, 800) to smooth it out after it cures before painting. I used Krylon matte black plastic spray paint you can pick up at Lowes. Also, Dorman 963-227D push retainer clips are the exact match for Chargers and Chrysler 300s. This is the clip he mentions disappears, never to be seen again. You can get them at Advance Auto Parts but use their website to ensure compatibility with your vehicle. One last tidbit, if your doors are suddenly unable to be locked via the fob or switches in the car after putting the panel back on, try unlocking with the switch, then closing and opening the door from the inside. Finally, try locking with the switch or fob to verify it works. My guess is that opening the door with the inside handle resets the locking mechanism’s sync with the rest of the locks, and it starts working again. Thanks for the great walkthrough!

I just wanted to say thank you. This video was the best I found for fixing this particular issue. Thank you for the step by step instructions and including some alternative techniques. Your video is directly responsible for getting my charger's doors back in order. Thank you again!!

What a stupid design, why the hell would they not just use staples in the first place?

“Never to be found again “😂awesome!!!!

2019 Charger all 4 doors doing this due to heat. Thanks for the video!

This happened on my 2014.. ended up replacing the whole panel. Thanks for the informative tutorial!

Wow awesome job.....good instructional video.....my 2018 charger door panels are doing this been wondering how to fix it.....wonder if an upholstery shop would offer this service as id probably screw it up 😂 kool vid appreciate the info 👍🏼

Now I am ordering a stapler lol

I did this same repair but never thought about using a heat gun and epoxy to hide the staples! If only the factory used an inch more material for the uppers.

Thanks for sharing. The epoxy is an interesting idea. I will give it a try.

Awesome work thank you for the tutorial.

so i did almost the same thing without staples as i was sure this material would rip at some point and a new door panel is 250 without shipping........... a heat gun , small clamps and epoxy. under the surface there is plenty of area for the epoxy to bond... first re shaping the material with the heat gun to relieve stress....then glue 3 points of your choice and clamp, leave it for an hour, do 3 more....and final edging with epoxy and all done.i used 2 double syringes and its hard as a rock now. breakdown of epoxy is about 150 degrees F so i think it should hold up...thanks for the video im 400 bucks richer today lol

WOW! That looks so nice

I just passed on one of theses repairs with all 4 doors damaged I was too afraid to break any of the panel upon removal they called another tech and they glued it down and it failed an hour later. I need to get out of my comfort zone thank you for posting now I know what to do

Thank you for the info. Have 2 windows with the same issue on Chrysler 200 2015. Seems like its going to be a pain to take care. But appreciate the guidance.

Excellent Video, very detail, thanks a lot for sharing, you are the best

Thank you sir!

Great video. What size staples you used btw ?

Thank you for the video

Thank you

you snapped❤🔥

My 300 had the same problem. I use gorilla glue. The 3 step one ( damp, glue, clap). It dries like a foam. It’s the only glue that works. It works perfect

Just love your videos. Guy from Israel

Thank you so much

I've got a '23 charger. Looks like this has been an issue since around '14. Does anyone know if they addressed this issue in the newer models? If not I guess I'll be buying an pneumatic stapler in a few years. This was a good video. Thanks for posting!

im curious as to what type of paint you are using, and how you are getting a color match?

This is a very common problem on the Chargers, Chrysler 300s, and other cars too, in fact we did front door panels on a Porsche Cayenne the other day. Thanks for sharing, we often glue the material down with Weldwood contact cement first. As you have mentioned, there are different techniques , as long as the end result works and holds up and looks good that's what matters.

Same on my 2013 charger 1st time dealer fixed it by replacing after 2 years warranty ended and it started again took it to a workshop who took a superglue and fixed it forever

Where did you get your iron tip attachment for your ultra torch? Thanks for sharing your repair knowledge!

So the door comes off in one piece or can you separate the bottom portion of the door?

I'm preparing to do one of these next week. Could you tell me what length of staples you use for this job?

How much did you charge per door panel?

Are those a specific type of staple or size?

If you ever come across a 2014 For Explorer Sport with this issue that you fix, please let me know. This happened on my vehicle. I'm shocked, because I bought it new in Jun 2014, and it still doesn't even have 30k on it. I've "babied" it... Thank you PS- I have everything you're showing, stapler and heat gun. Maybe this video would be similar enough?

Same in my GM Opel/Saturn Astra convertible.

Thanks for the video, it is exactly what I have been looking for... any tips on where to get stainless staples for the job?

Very good

Do I need a compressor stable or it doesn’t matter ? Which one I get .

My 18 is doing that right now!

What kind of staple gun is that? My 2018 is now doing this because of heat

What length staples do you use on the Charger doors? Thanks for the video.

This is something dodge should replace for free. Im a gm man but my last chevy cruze bout broke that until i bought my dodge charger . Now my rattling front end and half ass built charger interior has put the cruze up a couple notches.

I appreciate the video…but I’m not doing that I wanted to see how tedious it would be. Honestly I probably could but I don’t have to two tools you used and I’m sure I’m going to break off a clip and be pissed if I can’t put it back on(that’s what happened when I replaced the air vent)

this happened to my drivers side door and both sides of my center console on my 300

I'm wondering if this is a heat issue related to cars in the southern part of the United states. 🤷 I've owned three Dodge chargers a 2011, a 2015 scat pack, and a 2020 scat pack wide body. None of them have ever had door panel issues. However, I live in North and in the snow belt so my Chargers don't ever really bake in the Sun. Well not very long anyway.

Just did this in my 2012 charger, except used a permanent marker for the black into the epoxy, does this work on the center console at the shifter ?

Good deal, where are you located I need some work asap and how much?🙏🏾

Sorry if this has been asked, but what size staples are you using? And could you also use black caulking instead of two-part epoxy?? I use caulking to hide nails in base trim, just wondering.

Lol to much work . I' need a simple fix. No extra . Some super glue will be just fine ,after seeing this.😂

Nice video! You happen to have one of the shifter area? That's where mine is pulling back! Thanks

I need that air powered staple gun! Will just a normal staple gun work?

Looks nice but I was hoping for a quick and easy fix without needing all those tools just to fix a panel. Can’t I just glue it back down? I don’t have a stapler, blow dryer, but maybe some epoxy. Can I just use that?

Can somebody help me by what kind of stapler I need to buy and staples

Where are u located ? I have same issue with my car

So I’m going to have to use glue instead of staples. Which glue do y’all recommend? I’m leaning towards the gorilla super glue gel but I don’t know if that’s the best option or not

Any ideas on if the leather dashes on these (or more so the 300s) can be fixed in a similar manner? Mine is pulling from the front area and wrinkling badly now :(

Are you in Jacksonville FL

I have already fixed mine yesterday with stables but I didn't hide it , what's an easy way to hide the stables

Not a pro, just a Charger owner. Been looking for a good way to repair my doors. Staples seem to me to have an inherent problem in that you're perforating the vinyl. Never had one tear?

Epoxy mix will bond without staples

I’m having this issue but instead of it being on the top of the door panel it’s on the bottom where the leather meets the cloth jus above the armrest how would I go on bout fixing the leather peeling up from there

Hey mate .I couldn’t find an email to send a question so I’m just doing it on here. Have you had to work yet on some of the new vehicles that have that synthetic material. It has like a stain proofing coating. I know Tesla’s have them like vegan leather or something like that. I’ve only had to repair one but it was quite problematic and have heard other techs having nightmares.I’m concerned about adhesion!With companies trying to go more green I’m assuming we’re going to see more of the synthetic leather than the real stuff. What are your thoughts, could you please do a video? I’ve seen them in Tesla, the new RAV4 and some Honda’s. Thanks mate. Love your video’s.

What kind of staple gun are you using. I just bought one and it putting the staples too deep at 70 psi.

My dodge charger is doing that above the center Ac vents.

Do u bend the staples on the back side?

You don't mention the staples used or tool it's self!

Hello where can I get your info? What would you charge if I was to ship my door panels to you? Thanks in advance

Did you use just regular black paint ?

My 2019 is having this same issue😭

Can i use a regular staple gun?

I don't own a nail gun or air compressor or heat gun or clamps. Damn it.

Hey, have you done the 99-2003 Acura TL or CL? The vinyl around the window switches separates. Can’t find a solution to fix.

What size staples you using?

What size staples

you think you used enough staples art? :P

Couldn't this be glued instead of stapled?

What size staples are used in this video?

2 doors need fixed. And my console

My charger doing the same shit

Is there anybody in the Omaha area that can fix for me...???

Yeeeeee all my fucking doors on my 17 charger are doing this likw wtf

I will try hot glue, has anyone used it, I hope it holds up

Loved my charger for the last 3 years up until this. This is just lazy and careless. First and last dodge

Dodge is a pos. I have a Charger. Poor workmanship!

Wow you’re amazing.i have that same vehicle you worked on. I wish I had your talent