How many hours for a first-timer to replace interior carpet
01-04-2013, 01:11 AM
#31
Race Car
just a quick followup....
as a few here said, the smell was not the old carpet...most of the weird crayon-like smell seems to be coming in through the floor pan holes. They were not plugged. I plugged them and put the new carpet down. The smell is almost gone now and cabin is much more quiet!
I also confirmed good condition of y-pipe and all-new fuel lines. She's driving like a dream.
as a few here said, the smell was not the old carpet...most of the weird crayon-like smell seems to be coming in through the floor pan holes. They were not plugged. I plugged them and put the new carpet down. The smell is almost gone now and cabin is much more quiet!
I also confirmed good condition of y-pipe and all-new fuel lines. She's driving like a dream.
01-04-2013, 10:42 PM
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I'm only about 1/3 thru the job :-( I did the easy parts and had to take a break. Its my main transportation for now and starting next week I will be commuting in the shark 70 miles a day, just for a couple months until I purchase another vehicle.
I will post again in the spring once the new carpet is all in.
04-26-2020, 09:13 PM
#34
Carpet replacement and leather work in Denver
I'm only about 1/3 thru the job :-( I did the easy parts and had to take a break. Its my main transportation for now and starting next week I will be commuting in the shark 70 miles a day, just for a couple months until I purchase another vehicle.
I will post again in the spring once the new carpet is all in.
I will post again in the spring once the new carpet is all in.
*Speaking of local upholstery shop, there are a number in Denver metro and 2 or 3 stand out. Any first-hand recommendations?
Thank you!
04-27-2020, 08:12 AM
#35
The clips being referred to are most likely the black and white ones for the door cards. There is a good possibility that the door "arm rests" will also be broken at the mounting tabs, so you may need to address that, too.
04-28-2020, 12:59 AM
#36
Rennlist Member
I'll be installing completely custom cut carpet in about a week (maybe). I use rolls of plain carpet, make templates with painters paper, and use carpet layer heat tape to make the seams invisible.
It takes a lot longer than installing a pre-molded set of "pieces" but I'm just not a fan of the multi piece look. I'm still pondering what to use for sound insulation/barrier layers...
It takes a lot longer than installing a pre-molded set of "pieces" but I'm just not a fan of the multi piece look. I'm still pondering what to use for sound insulation/barrier layers...
04-29-2020, 03:49 PM
#38
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I would just plan on replacing all of them with new....most likely they're original and a lot of mine were brittle and broke on removal. They aren't expensive.
