chrome hoops installed
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Burning Brakes
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From: Staten Island NY
chrome hoops installed
i just installed a set of chrome hoops in my 2000 vette. The problem i have is that i am not happy with how the carpet is finished around the hoops. I cut the rug nice but it dont look finished....
Anyone have any ideas to finsih this installation off like a pro??
pictures and vendor names would help with my search.
Anyone have any ideas to finsih this installation off like a pro??
pictures and vendor names would help with my search.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Staten Island NY
chrome hoops
yeah..i agree i know i saw someone with chrome rings installed around the base of the hoops ...
but i dont where they got them...? the rings would have to open in half to install then around the hoops...
pictures and a vendor phone number?
but i dont where they got them...? the rings would have to open in half to install then around the hoops...
pictures and a vendor phone number?
Drifting
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From: nicholasville kentucky
You can get the rings at Home Depot or Lowes. They are for plummbing use, I think to go around Shower faucets.They are either called a chrome trim ring od beauty ring, its been a couple of years and my memory isn't what it use to be.They are split and fit around the hoop at the carpet. You may have to trim it a little to make it fit better. I'll post a picture of mine when I get home. Hope this helps.
Race Director
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From: Hoover Alabama
Originally Posted by Wildcat99
You can get the rings at Home Depot or Lowes. They are for plummbing use, I think to go around Shower faucets.They are either called a chrome trim ring od beauty ring, its been a couple of years and my memory isn't what it use to be.They are split and fit around the hoop at the carpet. You may have to trim it a little to make it fit better. I'll post a picture of mine when I get home. Hope this helps.
Burning Brakes
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From: Some where in Ontario Canada
If you want to replace the carpet and start from scratch I can tell you the technique for cutting the carpet for exact placement.
Once you have you bars are in place create a template with an exact diameter of the bar cut in it.
Place a cut in the template so it can fit around the bar.
Make the template about 10 inches long and fold in half.
You will need four separate templates.
Place each of the four templates around the bars and tape down the back extension of the template.
Fold back the templates and remove the bars.
Reinstall the carpet to be cut fold back the templates and trace your circles.
Remove the carpet and cut holes.
Replaced the bars and notch the carpet so it will go back in place.
Call me if you have questions 519.383.8075
Once you have you bars are in place create a template with an exact diameter of the bar cut in it.
Place a cut in the template so it can fit around the bar.
Make the template about 10 inches long and fold in half.
You will need four separate templates.
Place each of the four templates around the bars and tape down the back extension of the template.
Fold back the templates and remove the bars.
Reinstall the carpet to be cut fold back the templates and trace your circles.
Remove the carpet and cut holes.
Replaced the bars and notch the carpet so it will go back in place.
Call me if you have questions 519.383.8075
Last edited by Tombone; May 18, 2006 at 04:59 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
chrome hoops
i cut the carpet okay..if you looked at it you would say..it looks good, however iam crazy so...i want it to be 100%
ill go to homedepot and look into these chrome rings, i guess u use like double sided tape too hold them into place?
anyone have a picture of the rings installed? or anyother ideas...
ill go to homedepot and look into these chrome rings, i guess u use like double sided tape too hold them into place?
anyone have a picture of the rings installed? or anyother ideas...
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by tiojames
Either take the car or the carpet to an upholstery shop and have them sew trim around the bars.
