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a thin carpet

killerferret666 - 9/7/15 at 08:16 AM

As the title says I'm looking to get a thin carpet. Not felt (sub box style).

Has anyone bought and used some examples. I'm after some real life experiences really.

[Edited on 9/7/15 by killerferret666]

Slimy38 - 9/7/15 at 09:20 AM

I got some cheap carpet from one of the roll end places, but as soon as it got wet the backing separated from the top. It left sticky white goo everywhere, and no usable carpet. Actually, that might be the felt type stuff you're referring to.

If I do go down the carpet route, I'll be getting some proper waterproof stuff. It's only going to be a square metre or two so won't be breaking the bank.

trextr7monkey - 9/7/15 at 09:26 AM

I bought a roll of thin grey Carpet from a bloke in the cowshed at Stoneleigh. It looks much better than the thick woolly black stuff and was described as being the stuff used by Volvo and is moisture resistant and looks as if it would fit into tight corners easily.
We sold the car that it was intended for so have never tested it out. I planned to use a heel mat or plate to stop wear by the pedals

killerferret666 - 9/7/15 at 09:29 AM

thanks guys getting wet wont be an issue as its in a cabin in this case.

Slimy38 - 9/7/15 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by killerferret666
thanks guys getting wet wont be an issue as its in a cabin in this case.

Bear in mind that my 'wet' was only wet footwear rather than being outside in the rain, it still managed to soak through and delaminate the carpet. Unless you're definitely going to be getting in with bone dry shoes every time you should at least consider some water resistance (if only to avoid the 'wet dog' smell!).

40inches - 9/7/15 at 10:44 AM

I used this from CBS.
Still looks good after 3000miles, even under the drivers heels.
After checking they only have it in 2X1metre rolls at the moment.

killerferret666 - 9/7/15 at 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by 40inches
I used this from CBS.
Still looks good after 3000miles, even under the drivers heels.
After checking they only have it in 2X1metre rolls at the moment.

Do you have any photos of it installed?

steve m - 9/7/15 at 11:22 AM

I also bought carpet from one of the cowsheds at stoneliegh, about 10 years ago, and its still in my car now,
its looks fine to me

photos in my archive

steve

40inches - 9/7/15 at 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by killerferret666

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I used this from CBS.
Still looks good after 3000miles, even under the drivers heels.
After checking they only have it in 2X1metre rolls at the moment.

Do you have any photos of it installed?

It had done 2000miles at this point, also had enough left to do the boot. It looks better in the flesh .

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