C4 Interior Carpet Restoration....
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From: Wixom Michigan
C4 Interior Carpet Restoration....
Hi everyone~
There was a post quite some time ago about a ROLL of interior carpet that was 3/8" think and stretched and formed to make for a very nice and easy restoration job. I can't seem to find the post anywhere.
So here I am looking to see if anyone knows of a good source to order a ROLL of plain black carpet to restore the interior of my 85' 4+3. I want to do the job myself to save some money and from the posts that I've read it sounds like many of you guys have done so yourselves and have had great results.
I live in Michigan and I got to imagine rolls of interior carpet should be easy to come by. Thanks in advance for your guys help!
Jim
There was a post quite some time ago about a ROLL of interior carpet that was 3/8" think and stretched and formed to make for a very nice and easy restoration job. I can't seem to find the post anywhere.
So here I am looking to see if anyone knows of a good source to order a ROLL of plain black carpet to restore the interior of my 85' 4+3. I want to do the job myself to save some money and from the posts that I've read it sounds like many of you guys have done so yourselves and have had great results.
I live in Michigan and I got to imagine rolls of interior carpet should be easy to come by. Thanks in advance for your guys help!
Jim
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Hi everyone~
There was a post quite some time ago about a ROLL of interior carpet that was 3/8" think and stretched and formed to make for a very nice and easy restoration job. I can't seem to find the post anywhere.
So here I am looking to see if anyone knows of a good source to order a ROLL of plain black carpet to restore the interior of my 85' 4+3. I want to do the job myself to save some money and from the posts that I've read it sounds like many of you guys have done so yourselves and have had great results.
I live in Michigan and I got to imagine rolls of interior carpet should be easy to come by. Thanks in advance for your guys help!
Jim
There was a post quite some time ago about a ROLL of interior carpet that was 3/8" think and stretched and formed to make for a very nice and easy restoration job. I can't seem to find the post anywhere.
So here I am looking to see if anyone knows of a good source to order a ROLL of plain black carpet to restore the interior of my 85' 4+3. I want to do the job myself to save some money and from the posts that I've read it sounds like many of you guys have done so yourselves and have had great results.
I live in Michigan and I got to imagine rolls of interior carpet should be easy to come by. Thanks in advance for your guys help!
Jim
I think you could go with any synthetic fiber. Are you trying to avoid the precut and preformed aftermarket replacements? I think most here have gone that route.
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I remember the post you're referring to, the guy did an awesome job. I tried doing a quick search but couldn't find it. Maybe he'll see this.
I used to get some carpeting from a local commercial supplier for car stereo/speaker installs. You might want to check some different headings in your yellow pages.
I used to get some carpeting from a local commercial supplier for car stereo/speaker installs. You might want to check some different headings in your yellow pages.
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From memory....
I think Auto Custom Carpets sells "generic" carpet on rolls and it does cost (much) less. Though I haven't tried it, I would think preformed would be much easier to get a good fit and look good. But, if you have plenty of time, a roll might work out well.
gp
I think Auto Custom Carpets sells "generic" carpet on rolls and it does cost (much) less. Though I haven't tried it, I would think preformed would be much easier to get a good fit and look good. But, if you have plenty of time, a roll might work out well.
gp
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Anyone install the old style nylon loop carpet in a newer vette? I put some in my 67 a long time ago. That stuff was real durable. I guess it may be too stiff to bend in these cars though.??
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From: greensboro nc
I did my 85 with the commercial loop pile. The problem you run across is that some of the pieces need to have a binding on the edge for a finish look. Many different backings work good, just have to search around, some are to stiff. I work for a commercial installer so the carpet, supplies and binder were easy to come by.
