Best Carpet? Loop or Pile?
03-14-2012, 11:22 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
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!!!
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.
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.
03-14-2012, 11:48 PM
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Team Owner
Heat the end of a bolt and melt a hole in the carpet with it.
I prefer using a pencil-type soldering iron. But, I locate those holes first with a large needle...then mark the exact location of the hole.
I prefer using a pencil-type soldering iron. But, I locate those holes first with a large needle...then mark the exact location of the hole.
03-15-2012, 02:25 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
I used an old screwdriver which I have ground down to a point to locate the hole and then my soldering iron to melt the hole. It makes a nice round hole for the bolt and melts the carpet ends which will keep it from fraying.
03-15-2012, 05:19 PM
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Hi David,
It sounds like you're making some good progress.
I smiled at your comment..... is a POINTED screwdriver STILL a screwdriver!?!?
Good Luck as you continue!
Regards,
Alan
It sounds like you're making some good progress.
I smiled at your comment..... is a POINTED screwdriver STILL a screwdriver!?!?
Good Luck as you continue!
Regards,
Alan
03-15-2012, 06:32 PM
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Le Mans Master
03-15-2012, 11:19 PM
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Drifting
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!!!
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.
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.
03-16-2012, 02:00 PM
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03-17-2012, 06:32 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I like cut pile because when it starts to look shaggy you can take a set of electric hair trimmers, with the proper attachment, and give them a good trimming and they look new again.
03-17-2012, 08:07 PM
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Melting Slicks
03-18-2012, 11:50 AM
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Melting Slicks
03-18-2012, 03:02 PM
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Drifting
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And thanks everyone for the input on the loop or cut pile... My choice is going to be the loop... It's just feels right for my ride. Pics to follow.
03-19-2012, 09:23 AM
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Like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Wahl-Clipper-A.../dp/B000FL6HEC
