Stripping out - carpet problem

1. Scott-jarvis Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1053

   #1 28th July 2008, 18:47

   i know it sounds odd, but i have pulled the rear seats out, and i want to just cover up the showing metal, what would i use just general carpet, or mdf and carpet ??? ( i have searched but couldnt find anything) thanks
2. stendog Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 southampton Posts: 2253 saxo vtr

   #2 28th July 2008, 18:51

   can make an mdf floor and cover in carpet or just paint in hammerite like track cars
3. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #3 28th July 2008, 18:54

   lik already said you could jst paint it the same colour as the rest of the car??
   
   Or if you do want it carpeted, either jst carpet the metal thats showing up using glue and make sure its all snug to the floor as i no its all flat, or make a false floor out of mdf to go to where the bottom of the rear bench would attach and carpet that
   
   Personaly, i would go for gettin some checker plate put on, would look good
4. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #4 28th July 2008, 19:00

   Checker plate would look tacky as f00k IHMO.
   
   Get some carpet used for audio installs and glue it over the metal work. Its pointless stripping the weight out of the seats to then double it with MDF!
5. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #5 28th July 2008, 19:10

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by snottybadger Checker plate would look tacky as f00k IHMO. Get some carpet used for audio installs and glue it over the metal work. Its pointless stripping the weight out of the seats to then double it with MDF!

   
   Well thats your opinion, but can also look good if done properly, plus unlike carpet, its not going to rip, get staind and if its dirty jst wipes clean
6. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

   #6 28th July 2008, 19:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_89 Well thats your opinion, but can also look good if done properly, plus unlike carpet, its not going to rip, get staind and if its dirty jst wipes clean

   And thats your opinion.
   
   It does scuff easily though, and untreated aluminum can discolour/oxidise.
   
   I really don't like to see it as a styling material, I put it along side lexus lights and Halfords styling shit. I think 3 spokes are higher up the style chain than checker plate! lol
   
   But if we all liked the same things it would be a boring place.
7. pjm300 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Potters Bar United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2749 T/B'd VTS

   #7 28th July 2008, 22:23

   you've taken the weight out - leave it out.
   
   spray the interior all the same colour - sorted
8. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

   #8 28th July 2008, 22:40

   My Stripped/Carpeted VTS hope this helps its just the carpet you cover sub boxes with.
   
   Acoustic Carpet iirc
   
   
9. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #9 28th July 2008, 23:11

   
   
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10. titchster Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Down't road from Sheffield Posts: 4641 Was:16v 106 XS ..... Now: Import 1.8 MX5

    #10 29th July 2008, 00:59

    Acoustic carpet + Spray glue ftw.
11. ScottyD-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 752

    #11 29th July 2008, 17:47

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Paul_CGM xxxx

    Looks like someones duvet covers IMO