Best Carpet? Loop or Pile?
I'm almost to that point where I need to order my replacement carpet.
And I'm hearing Al Knoch or Ecklers as highly recommended vendors (open to other suggestions), but what I'm also questioning is 80-20 loop or plush cut-pile. I know there are a number of you folks who've already done this, and I'm wondering how satisfied you are with the loop or the pile??? Loopor Pile... SOunds like Gomer's cousin. |
I bought original style loop for my 69...after installing it, I wish I had gone with the pile...it just looks better.
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Personal choice, Knoch can make it any way you want for any year because he makes them, where I believe Ecklers dont ......:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Stroh
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Loopor Pile... SOunds like Gomer's cousin.
:willy: |
Just received my replacement carpet from Corvette America. My car only came with the cut pile but I think it looks better than the loop. That's probably why it only came with deluxe interiors.
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Loop came with standard interiors. Plush cut came with the optional custom interior package.
Choice is up to you. :thumbs: |
"Loop" pile for the base model interiors; "cut" pile for the deluxe interior package. Cut-pile carpet is the same as "loop" pile carpet...except the very top of the loops are cut off.
Loop pile wears better; cut pile carpet can be cleaned easier. If you don't care that the 'correct' type of carpet is reinstalled in your car, pick the one you prefer. |
i feel really stupid right now i have no clue what you guys are talking about
what is the loop or pile is it the way they ar cut or ??? who has a picture of the one vs the other so i can see the difference? :hide: |
It's the way it's weaved, looped through the backing material or fabric.
The top of the loop is cut off, hence, "cut pile". Glenn |
Almost all carpet is woven in a loop. Plush cut only means that the tops of the loops in loop carpet are cut. You can see the loops in loop carpet. Plush cut looks fuzzy instead of loopy.
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Guys ,i thought in 68 and 69 vettes only came with loop pile ,also if you look up carpet for a 69 it only says loop. So did 68 and 69 come with cut pile?
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Hi,
Here's a close-up of original 80/20 'loop' pile carpet. I think 80/20 refers to the materials it's made from (?), nylon+? Regards, Alan At first the custom interior's cut pile was only available in black and saddle. http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...r/DSC_0070.jpg |
Originally Posted by Alan 71
(Post 1580280082)
Hi,
Here's a close-up of original 80/20 'loop' pile carpet. I think 80/20 refers to the materials it's made from (?), nylon+? Regards, Alan Mooser Oh, here's a pic of the cut-pile http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...20120314_8.jpg |
Great pic as usual Alan. Here is cut pile.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7/rugs-004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ewired-008.jpg |
I like loop. It looks more Old School. I have it on my deluxe interior car with matching loop door inserts.
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Does anybody know the answer to my question above,for i donot know.I have looked into ordering carpet for my car and i like cut pile better,but the venders advertise that loop pile is the only choice for a 69.I know you can fit other years,i was just wondering why just loop pile
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Originally Posted by Billysvette
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Does anybody know the answer to my question above,for i donot know.I have looked into ordering carpet for my car and i like cut pile better,but the venders advertise that loop pile is the only choice for a 69.I know you can fit other years,i was just wondering why just loop pile
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Originally Posted by Billysvette
(Post 1580280069)
Guys ,i thought in 68 and 69 vettes only came with loop pile ,also if you look up carpet for a 69 it only says loop. So did 68 and 69 come with cut pile?
The 80/20 did stand for the percentage of materials and yes they were rayon and nylon. Willcox :thumbs: Carpet sets are on sale at the link below in the forum special section side of the site: Use the coupon code and you'll save an additional 10 percent. http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...eywords=carpet |
Thanks guys... I'm leaning toward old school loop but I'm weird like that... If you don't believe me check my seats link. Just weird.
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I am currently installing my loop carpet from Wilcox. The back is in, and I laid in the passenger side to see how it fit- IT FITS PERFECTLY!!!:woohoo:
I ran out of glue, so after work tomorrow I will pick up more, I should have it in in a few more hours. I took the time tonight to remove, sandblast, and re-paint the seat and seatbelt bolts. I used the hot bolt trick to make my bolt holes in the carpet. It worked great. :thumbs: |
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