993turbo

I have a 88’ S4 parts car which I want to remove the carpets from. What is the best practice for removing the carpets without damaging them. I want to re-use the carpets in another car.

Geza

I replaced the carpets in my '87 last year - the original carpet came out easily. Any glue that was used gave up long ago on mine.

993turbo

Ok, cool.

And to refit in the other car? Spray contact glue?

Geza

I used brush on contact cement from a can on most pieces, used the spray-on type on some of the floor pieces, and used a combination of both types on the main floor carpet, where I used the can type to attach this carpet to the sills. Basically, I used the can type everywhere you want the carpet to really hold. I found it sticks the best and it's easier to control the application (with the brush).

Mrmerlin

any carpet that you would like to reglue after a few heat cycles use the spray on glue
I only use the Weldwood brush on glue,
once its on,
the pieces dont come loose unless i pull them apart

Jmcmahon66

I just did this for the first time, and the brush on Weldwood glue was perfect. It worked well, I didn't get any on the carpet surface, and it holds well. I'm very pleased for a first time project.

993turbo

Oki, cheers. So brush on glue it is.