Stew F Posted 9February, 2015 Report Share Posted 9February, 2015 my carpet in my cargo area has seen better days and I want to replace it. I was going to buy some auto carpet from Clark rubber. It's a pretty good colour match. Thing is, what is the best way to heat up the pieces so I can form it? I have done work with OEM auto carpets, but they are heated in a big oven before being pressed in the die. Obviously I don't have the facility to do that. Any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 9February, 2015 Report Share Posted 9February, 2015 stew at least with the early cars trunk carpet is three pieces. some had also thin section ply sewn into pockets near the wheel - though I have never seen this myself. How is your carpet different? Otherwise use the existing as a template no need to use heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS911 Posted 9February, 2015 Report Share Posted 9February, 2015 I had a trimmer in Melbourne (Gary Blackman) do the carpet on my SC. The material is very similar although a bit firmer than what I recall the factory did. For the forming the trimmer cut and stitched to create the required shape. I was happy with that. To find someone locally who can provide the right material and possibly do the job for you it might be worth contacting a local Porsche specialist. I find my mechanic a very good source. They do high end restoration work and know who to go to. I expect that someone in Adelaide would have that sort of knowledge and point you to the right local supplier. Here's a pic of mine - not perfect but it's OK for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 10February, 2015 Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 forgot aobut the brake doo dad these trunks always look pretty ordinary - consider making a small light weight and removable bulkhead to smooth out the section round the booster doing the trunk liner simple enough if you got the time and patience - you could try to wet form thr seciotn aorund the booster on a mould and cut and stitch as a separate section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 10February, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 thanks for the advice. I was thinking of making a bulkhead that covers the booster area and goes forward almost to the strut brace. My carpet is just 3 shabby pieces that don't fit together very well anymore. I think I have a plan. Might start a DIY thread on it when I get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 10February, 2015 Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 Would this be an easier option given its pre cut and has the buttons etc while price is reasonable: Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=380162239223 Porsche 911 930 77-85 Perlon Felt Trunk Carpet Kit-Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smule Posted 10February, 2015 Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 Would this be an easier option given its pre cut and has the buttons etc while price is reasonable: Look at this on eBay:http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=380162239223 Porsche 911 930 77-85 Perlon Felt Trunk Carpet Kit-Grey Brake booster on the wrong side..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS911 Posted 11February, 2015 Report Share Posted 11February, 2015 I tried to buy a pre-made carpet but couldn't find one in RHD for reasonable money. This ultimately led me to having it custom made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 11February, 2015 Report Share Posted 11February, 2015 Use the old carpet as a template? or translate from old carpet to cardboard to new carpet? Mines currently in loose and i'm trying to work out the best way to attach it - I've seen press studs and Velcro to secure the pieces to the car, think i'm going to end up with Velcro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 11February, 2015 Report Share Posted 11February, 2015 Russ factory used a series of studs along top edge of the inner panels - yours aren't there? If not easy to put in and hey presto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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