Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
[Re: Neil]
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The sun-trick works pretty well. The carpet in my Super Bee does not conform completely around the 4sp hump. However, it is slowly starting to take the proper shape. A little time can make carpets do their thing.
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Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
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06/19/08 08:43 PM
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i think dave at ECS has the right stuff, i put my carpet in my car and it took 1/2 hour.no stiff carpet for me. mine conformed right away.
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Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
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06/19/08 09:05 PM
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Are the ECS carpets shipping? Is that the answer?
It doesn't help that its a four speed car with a rollcage, but it doesnt come close to laying to the conformity of the floor.
I'll try the sun tomorrow. If not I'll try ECS!
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Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
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Using a heat gun on the backside can do wonders as well. (Backside of the carpet... ) Experiment on a scrap piece to see how hot you can get it. Rick
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Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
[Re: RestoRick]
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06/20/08 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Using a heat gun on the backside can do wonders as well. (Backside of the carpet... ) Experiment on a scrap piece to see how hot you can get it.
Rick
thats what i told him to do today! i just think a hot blowdryer held close would also work.
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Re: Any tricks to laying carpet????
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06/20/08 04:39 PM
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I've laid carpets into about 6 or 7 muscle cars, the best trick I could give you is to use a soldering iron and poke holes through the back of the carpet for the seat mounts and seat belts. It is much cleaner than using a knife, and it is not as prone to fraying.
Also it's alot more conservative, its very easy to go overboard w/ a knife.
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