'04 Door Panel leather coming off

[necie314]

My '04 driver's side door panel leather is coming loose from the top of the door. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions on how to fix it? It's driving me nuts. It started a little at a time until the whole thing came off. Below is a picture. Thanks so much for your help!!

[Volkswoman]

Have not had this problem with my NB but have had to do similar repair like that on my '65 VW Squareback. It's all the same, so here is the quick fix. Google a shoe repair supply near you. You can purchase the glue that the shoe repair shop uses or a car upholstery shop uses for such things. Once you get the glue on the leather and in place you may have to tape it down till it thoroughly dries, but it will work. Email me if you can't find glue or have any questions. You can always go to an upholstery shop if you're not hands on, but will have to part with more$$!

[Volkswoman]

Forgot to mention, you will need to use a small plastic or wooden spatula type tool to push the leather back into the area where the leather meets the hard plastic. A paint scraper works great for this BUT, remember to cover it with duct tape so it doesn't scratch or tear your leather!! good luck!