Scott0695 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Just wondering what's best to do when carpeting the rears? Like the materials, glue and how to go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Do you mean retriming them, or taking them out and carpeting the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sorry I mean the backs of them, where it's metal in the boot area if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 That makes sense. Easiest solution would be to buy the material in bulk (loads of places on ebay sell it), use spray glue and trim the pieces to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 As above, but you would probably be best getting a roller to press it into the moldings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Photo when you do this. I've never seen this before. Sounds weird but with the potential to be truly awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's been done by a few owners now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) http://www.mrbrook.co.uk/dropbox/lupo5.jpgGuess he means like this?I want to do mine too, someone on here found some carpet that was a perfect match, but can't remember who now....Maybe a boot carpet from a breakers yard would do the trick and some carpet spray glue? Small roller to press it into the contours of the seat.... I need to do this!! Edited May 22, 2014 by lupogtiboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yes, me too. Maybe a project for after my Sept road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 That looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Makes you wonder why it wasn't factory fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yeah that's the one, we it be easier to go a local carpet shop or eBay? Also would it need to be high temp fabric glue like many people use for headlinings? Thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yeah that's the one, we it be easier to go a local carpet shop or eBay? Also would it need to be high temp fabric glue like many people use for headlinings? Thanks for your help guys!When I stripped the rear seats out of the ST I just order a few square metres from ebay. Search for VW boot carpet. Shouldn't need high temp for that application (happy to be corrected though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0695 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Slightly off topic, but would it also be possible to re-trim door cards in a fabric like alcantara or is the fabric too thick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I do like that. The backs get marked with all the stuff I use the boot for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I do like that. The backs get marked with all the stuff I use the boot for. Same. Mine were pretty scuffed when I got the car, but I put in a metal container with some tools in and they're now a bit scratched unfortunately Still, now I know a way I can cover it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Plasti dip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Plasti dip?Hmm, I did think about plasti-dip, but wouldn't it peel off as soon as something brushed against it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoid Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 It's getting the right shade of gray as there are like 50? Anyone got a link on ebay to one that matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLAYTONJONES Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hmm, I did think about plasti-dip, but wouldn't it peel off as soon as something brushed against it?I plasti dipped mine but as you say as soon as something rubbed on it, it started to peel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I need to do mine from where I mounted an amplifier years ago, and where my current one rubs on the back of the seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyutz Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Also want to do this! Initially wanted to plasti dip them, but this looks better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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