The paper/hard board backing on my carpet was terrible. moisture had gotten on it and it expanded, it had been broken in the middle are attempted to be fixed, and didn't fit correctly in the console face at the top.

I thought about getting new hardboard but the one thing with I didn't like about the originals were that it was a solid stiff piece which if I put a new one in I'd have to take the seats out every time in order to remove that entire piece if I just wanted to get at the radio or something. Surely I could put some flexible plastic backer to the carpet which would give it enough rigidity to fit snug into the console. I looked for some really thin plexiglass but they didn't have pieces long enough, 36" was the longest. Then I looked at a roll of rubber "floor saver" at Ace. $12 got me 4 feet and I decided why not try.




I cut out a piece large enough to fit the carpet, sprayed both sides with 3M Super 77 adhesive and then trimmed of the rubber excess.






I think it worked out quite well. Just enough strength to keep the carpet upright, but I can unscrew one screw and fold it back when I want to get to the radio. It is a little wavy up by the front portion but the wife said that she didn't even notice. Works for me!

 

Hi M P,
An awfully good idea and VERY nicely done!
Regards,
Alan

 

That looks very nice! I went the hardboard (Masonite) route but will definitely keep that in mind should it need replacement again.