That thought crossed my mind as well. Feeling like metal, I have some chrome metal duct tape handy , so I may cut a 1/2 inch strip and lay it in there for the same feel. You are right, no one would ever see it. There is a right side door panel on ebay now for $168. I think but it may have the same problem. Thanks for the post. This is my pig's old car, did you know him? Good guy.