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Capet Installation
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Try test fitting the pieces to see which way the overlaps look the best,(bound edges cover raw edges) and/or refer to the current carpet( if there is any). The only order I'm sure of is that the tunnel is one of the first pieces and the flat pieces(floor and package tray) go in last.
The only pieces I don't glue in are the package tray cover and the front floor mats. You really don't need to glue down the rear floor mats as they are trapped under the seats. The rest kind of need to be glued to stay in place. Best of luck, it can get a little confusing up in the footwells. Take your time on the wheel wells they eventually will flatten out for you.
I reccomend using the "super trim adhesive" spray from 3M.
Cheers Guv'na
The only pieces I don't glue in are the package tray cover and the front floor mats. You really don't need to glue down the rear floor mats as they are trapped under the seats. The rest kind of need to be glued to stay in place. Best of luck, it can get a little confusing up in the footwells. Take your time on the wheel wells they eventually will flatten out for you.
I reccomend using the "super trim adhesive" spray from 3M.
Cheers Guv'na
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Hello, Jim, and welcome to the Forum.
I've got a carpet set for my restoration, and the instructions say to do the door sills first, then the wheel arches, followed by the rear deck, front kick panels, transmission tunnel, and the rear and front floors last.
Good luck!
Mickey
I've got a carpet set for my restoration, and the instructions say to do the door sills first, then the wheel arches, followed by the rear deck, front kick panels, transmission tunnel, and the rear and front floors last.
Good luck!
Mickey
I agree with the above EXCEPT I would do the tunnel before the rear deck front, as the flat deck piece is easier to trim than the curved tunnel piece /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I also liked the 3M adhesive and trim spray adhesive, but be sure to use it in a well ventilated area!
Also, floor mats should be installed with snaps, so they can be taken in and out easily for cleaning. I didn't secure mine at all yet, as I have rubber mats that hold the carpet in place with their weight.
One more thing...use a good insulating padding to keep the heat down. I used a foil backed padding and experienced a wonderful difference in less heat coming up through the floor on a hot summer day. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
good luck!
Bruce /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
I also liked the 3M adhesive and trim spray adhesive, but be sure to use it in a well ventilated area!
Also, floor mats should be installed with snaps, so they can be taken in and out easily for cleaning. I didn't secure mine at all yet, as I have rubber mats that hold the carpet in place with their weight.
One more thing...use a good insulating padding to keep the heat down. I used a foil backed padding and experienced a wonderful difference in less heat coming up through the floor on a hot summer day. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
good luck!
Bruce /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif