Ky944TurboNewbie

Working on my interior instead of the engine for a change. I bought a Champagne set of carpet from another Rennlister and cleaned it and painted it with SEM Color Coat in Palamino. Not an exact match, but pretty good if not just a little darker.

Here is a pic of the original Champagne (lighter) from a spot that never saw the sun and the SEM Palamino (darker).

I will post more pics later.

86 951 Driver

How does the carpet feel after the paint?

Ky944TurboNewbie

After the paint, you need to use a soft bristle brush on the carpet. With a little work, it feels almost normal. I can tell, but I doubt anyone else would.

Here is the picture show.

This is the champagne carpet I started with. Pretty good shape, but faded in places.



Starting to get the paint on.



Everything set out for the install.



First panel is in. I was able to salvage the clips.



One more panel and finished up the hatch.



Making progress on the rest of the car.



The nearly finished project:



From the other side with a floor mat. Wish I could find the drivers side to match this one. Now that I have decent carpet, I will need to figure out what I want to put down to protect it.



My parking brake switch broke and I still need to put in the carpet by the drivers footwell. I have a broken handle next on the list and will do the carpet at the same time as I fix that.

I also need to paint the carpet on the doors.

Lastly, I broke my parking brake switch and get to replace that. It was pretty nasty, I am surprised it was working before. I looked at it and it basically split in two.

Took longer than I would have liked, but I fixed a few things while I was in there. Finally installed that last rear speaker. Got the window in easy this time. I also wired my 3rd brake light properly.