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Topic: New Carpet

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New Carpet

Posted: 3/21/06 9:34am Message 1 of 5
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JimG
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

I'm having a tad bit of trouble getting my new carpet set (From Mid America) to sit correctly behind the wheel wells.  Any suggestions on how to make it sit evenly (cleanly/neatly)?

 

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Posted: 3/21/06 7:58pm Message 2 of 5
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Get a warm day and lay them out in the sun for a while.   Short of that, warm them up with a hair drier for a bit.  It helps.


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Posted: 3/21/06 8:35pm Message 3 of 5
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I agree with Ken. The carpet has to be warm to "form" into the nooks, and look decent. I had to lay mine out quite a while to get the nylon/plastic/whatever backing to soften up enough to mold it in right. If it's a little chilly outside, you might need to bring it in the house to warm it up, but, you just can't beat a nice, sunny, 90 deg. day to soften new rugs up! Adams' Apple38797.8595023148


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Posted: 3/22/06 8:17am Message 4 of 5
hank51
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waited for a warm day to install my carpet last spring.  laid the carpet in the sun sun for a half hour or so.  much easier to work with.


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Posted: 3/22/06 3:24pm Message 5 of 5
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Just finished mine. Did the same thing, not hard to find a warm day here. Also put it in the car and let it settle in for a day befor trying to fit it.


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