carpet

[BJD_215]

I'm not sure if this has already been discussed here, but can anyone tell me how to install carpet in a car??? a tutorial would be nice

[h2fan]

I don't know how the others do it but I use fine foam that's used for model railways. It looks very good. Just take a strip of plastic, cover it with some model glue and then put on the foam. Put it under a press and next day take it out, cut it in shape and attach it. Simple. But I don't guarantee that it works every time.

[BJD_215]

Originally Posted by h2fan

I don't know how the others do it but I use fine foam that's used for model railways. It looks very good. Just take a strip of plastic, cover it with some model glue and then put on te foam. Put it under a press and next day take it out, cut it in shape and attach it. Simple. But I don't guarantee that it works every time.

what exatly do you mean by plastic?

[h2fan]

Originally Posted by BJD_215

what exatly do you mean by plastic?

Oh, sorry I wasn't clear enough. Thin plastic, like paper.

[BJD_215]

like a plastic ziploc bag?

[h2fan]

Well... it's hard to explain. I don't know the right word but it's... well, it's the same plastic that the model car boxes have. The windows on the boxes.

[BJD_215]

ohhh i got ya. thanks a bunch for the tip

[Hobbes]

I was thinking about the tut used for the ceiling and apply it the same way for the floor. It looks easy enough...

[h2fan]

Originally Posted by BJD_215

ohhh i got ya. thanks a bunch for the tip

You're welcome!

[AGNRDARNETW]

http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutor...ID=8&CurPage=1

[nosliw2004]

Originally Posted by AGNRDARNETW

http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutor...ID=8&CurPage=1

that was the exact method that i used just a few days ago. very easy!

[BJD_215]

@ AGNRDARNETW - thanks for the link. i Think ill try that.

( that is a pretty helpful site too! )


@ nosliw2004- Did it work good?? pics maybe

[nosliw2004]

Originally Posted by BJD_215

@ nosliw2004- Did it work good?? pics maybe

Yes it did work quite well, i was too lazy to do the sifting and picking apart so it is a little clumpy, and i didn't use a hair dryer so there are still little bits in the carpet that are loose. Don't really feel like posting picks, sorry. I may in the future when i do some more of this for the headliner. (so far i did floor in cabin, rear shelf, and trunk.)