Carpet Install Tips
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,884
Likes: 3
From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Just finished my new mass back carpet intall this weekend, and now putting back together.
1. Save the carpet to use for templates on new
2. take alot of pictures
3. Me-after carpet removal I - cleaned/sealed & painted
4. While you're there, install sound & heat proof
5. Run any and all new wires for amps/speakers, etc
6. GET MASS BACK CARPET ONLY
7. Make sure you warm it up in the house for 4-5 days before install
8. Heat or hairdryer gun to warm up the BACK only during install
9. Get good glue and make sure you wait the time to make sure its good and sticky
10. Install in specific order 1. Back wheel wells, 2. behind seats, 3. trunk & storage pieces, 4. DS & PS floor, 5. Trans tunnel sides
11. Don't over trim new pieces
12. Remove and label all parts & screws by section
Have fun
1. Save the carpet to use for templates on new
2. take alot of pictures
3. Me-after carpet removal I - cleaned/sealed & painted
4. While you're there, install sound & heat proof
5. Run any and all new wires for amps/speakers, etc
6. GET MASS BACK CARPET ONLY
7. Make sure you warm it up in the house for 4-5 days before install
8. Heat or hairdryer gun to warm up the BACK only during install
9. Get good glue and make sure you wait the time to make sure its good and sticky
10. Install in specific order 1. Back wheel wells, 2. behind seats, 3. trunk & storage pieces, 4. DS & PS floor, 5. Trans tunnel sides
11. Don't over trim new pieces
12. Remove and label all parts & screws by section
Have fun
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 920
Likes: 1
From: Shelby Township Michigan
Originally Posted by vinnies87
Just finished my new mass back carpet intall this weekend, and now putting back together.
1. Save the carpet to use for templates on new
2. take alot of pictures
3. Me-after carpet removal I - cleaned/sealed & painted
4. While you're there, install sound & heat proof
5. Run any and all new wires for amps/speakers, etc
6. GET MASS BACK CARPET ONLY
7. Make sure you warm it up in the house for 4-5 days before install
8. Heat or hairdryer gun to warm up the BACK only during install
9. Get good glue and make sure you wait the time to make sure its good and sticky
10. Install in specific order 1. Back wheel wells, 2. behind seats, 3. trunk & storage pieces, 4. DS & PS floor, 5. Trans tunnel sides
11. Don't over trim new pieces
12. Remove and label all parts & screws by section
Have fun
1. Save the carpet to use for templates on new
2. take alot of pictures
3. Me-after carpet removal I - cleaned/sealed & painted
4. While you're there, install sound & heat proof
5. Run any and all new wires for amps/speakers, etc
6. GET MASS BACK CARPET ONLY
7. Make sure you warm it up in the house for 4-5 days before install
8. Heat or hairdryer gun to warm up the BACK only during install
9. Get good glue and make sure you wait the time to make sure its good and sticky
10. Install in specific order 1. Back wheel wells, 2. behind seats, 3. trunk & storage pieces, 4. DS & PS floor, 5. Trans tunnel sides
11. Don't over trim new pieces
12. Remove and label all parts & screws by section
Have fun
Good luck,
Dino
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,723
Likes: 11
From: Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
Thanks for the tips! I did do the sound/heat material and i'm at the point to put the carpet in. So does the hair dryer heat it up enough to mold it better to the car?
Yes the heat makes the backing of the carpet more pliable therefore more advantage to you making it a less tedious job
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,884
Likes: 3
From: Magnolia Mississippi
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by jimmers
Thanks for the tips! I did do the sound/heat material and i'm at the point to put the carpet in. So does the hair dryer heat it up enough to mold it better to the car?
I also got a new screw set as well as a bunch of new replacement parts and did some in leather to help accent the interior. I'll post pics later when more complete, before seat installs.
