Boot Carpet Templates required please

[ian4455]

I'm wanting to carpet out the boot in my S3, has anyone got an old set of carpets or templates i could loan ?

[superdavelotus]

Hi Ian, I had a set made a few weeks back from new and old Lotus carpets. I can get another set made up if you need one? they were all edge in sae way and even had the button poppers attached.

Here's a picture of the full set.

[ian4455]

Thanks just PM you.

[Wilf]

I have an original set of carpets that someone on here very kindly sent me - if anyone else would like to use them as a template let me know and I'll pass them on.

[Simon350S]

How much dave?

[slewthy]

Those carpets look nicely done.

I made my own - materials about £60. I'm guessing it took me about 8 hours to do - the edging is very fiddly. It would probably take me half that if I did it again. So, at £40 an hour........

You need some really good quality glue - heat resistant. Mine started lifting after just a couple of months despite having what was touted as high temp contact.

[superdavelotus]

These cost me about £100 for them to get made. I have have these made again if anyone is interested?

I wasn't that bothered with my old boot carpet. Afterall it's only a boot but when I had these made, I was quite impressed. I think the edging makes a difference.

Regards,

David Walters

[Choppa]

Simon

In your experience what glue would you recommend? I've got some of the same black thin cord carpet like I remember you fitted and I've been thinking about either using that Timebond stuff that's like a semi solid gel or some of that spray carpet adhesive. Never thought about needing heat resistant adhesive until I spotted your post.

[Trevsked]

Wilf,

If these are for an S3? then I would like to borrow them for templates. Can you PM me your details and I will give you a call.

Trevor.

[ian4455]

Thats Probably what i'm looking for too a loan of templates then i can source colour and material myself.

I know 'hylandmotorsport' has a set of templates but unable to private message him !

Edited May 18, 2010 by ian4455

[ian4455]

If anyone help me out with a loan of some carpets, please PM me. Thanks

[lrg_machine]

Sorry to hijack the thread but anyone know where to get a boot carpet set for an S4s and rough cost?

[slewthy]

The heat resistant glue I bought was from Wollies. Just like timebond etc, but still doesnt seem up to the job. I'm on the lookout for some more

[ian4455]

...has anyone got the Boot Carpet Templates or old carpets for a N/A S3 please ????

[DanR]

Have you tried making them? I find it easy using clear vinyl (1mm or so) from the hardware store. Use a felt pen and initially mark it slightly oversize before your first cut. With the clear vinyl you can get very precise and sometimes better than original.

[Wilf]

Apologies! I volunteered mine and promptly did nothing about it. I'll take my templates this afternoon and post on ASAP.

[ian4455]

Hi, Thanks very much helps me get my car finished.

Ian.

[Wilf]

I have my templates now and the old carpet set is packaged ready for post tomorrow - sorry this took so long, the lotus competes with time vs the house currently.

[ian4455]

Thanks again, know what you mean ! I'm Trying to get the chrome roof edging done between poor weather, time with my Daughter and jobs at home too.

[Choppa]

This weekend I've finally found myself with enough time to replace the carpets in the boot on my S3 which I've been meaning to do faor a couple of months. Job finished so I've got my old ones available as a template just in case someone else finds themselves in the same position as Ian.

I used the same heat resistant glue as Simon in the end, lets hope it does what it says on the tin.

[Trevsked]

Choppa,

Can I have your old carpets to pattern please.

Regards Trevor.

[Choppa]

Trev

Absolutely no problem my friend, I did try and send you a PM as I remembered you had asked earlier on the thread, but the system rejected the mail as your inbox was full.

I'll post them to you if you need them quickly or I could bring them along at the next Ace Cafe meeting if you are going, I certainly owe you for when you helped me out with the tensioner from your Eclat last year!

PM me if you want them posted.

[Rolls]

Does anyone still have the templates for the carpet sets? For an S2. Would be greatly appreciated!

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