This.Tatsadasayago wrote:I found that laying the carpet out in the hot sun a few hours before installing is very helpful. The hot carpet and backing will mould to the shape of the floor much better than if it's cool. A high temp hair dryer or heat gun helps with the trans hump/footwell areas as well.
1979bettywhite wrote:Maybe I just don't have much carpet experience, but I was fairly happy with the ACC carpet kit. Yes, it doesn't fit exactly, but it's pretty close. I have found the quality with the mass backing pretty good. I actually just went with cut pile and it has been fine for my use. I get good complements on the interior.
What I can tell you from my experience, is to take your time. Get an assortment of sharp knives and other sharp objects. With the mass backing, it's pretty tough to cut through, a good ice pick is also helpful in locating and getting holes started for the studs and bolts. When working around the heater outlet, make sure to tuck the carpet under it, so that it can actually work, lol. Also, cutting a little long is helpful, but as you will find out, cutting small bits of carpet to fine tune can be pretty tough, especially with the backing material. Watch your fingers doing this, lol. I never cut myself, but it was quite touch and go sometimes. Using a pair of channel locks can be helpful in holding the material and saving a finger.
Let the carpet sit for at least a couple days after unboxing to let it settle into its molded shape again. Also, if you can, let it sit an hour or two out in the sun before throwing it in the Jeep. Will help it relax even more.
You can check out my build page for some related info. I need to get some final shots as well since I now have the corbeaus in.
http://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewtop ... 12&t=12962
Thanks again all!tgreese wrote:You sure that's due to Jeep? All the Jeeps I've seen have had the carpet held in by the seats and other bolt-on parts, or use flexible vinyl hats mounted to the floor, that go through slits in the carpet. The CJ carpet kits were held down with snaps, secured by self-threading screws. CJ soft tops were mounted the same way - left a lot of ugly holes in the body.
To secure the carpet, I would either stick the mass backing to the floor, or use velcro. If the floor is clean, you can attach the velcro to the floor with weatherstrip adhesive or emblem tape. I bought a couple of rolls of this on sale https://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-4011-E ... dpSrc=srch and it works well for such things. To secure to the underside of the carpet, I would sew. Get a carpet needle and some carpet thread - a few stitches should be plenty, and they will be hidden down in the pile.
You might check with your local upholsterer and see what they would charge for replacemtn carpet. If you have the original pieces, regardless of condition, making replacements should be fairly easy.
Who made it? Z&M's site has some kits in the $500 range but no application or any info.rapom wrote:i bought very high quality carpet from z&m's. it fit real nice. there was about 4 quality choices and i choose 2nd from the best.