rylee144 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I am installing new carpet in the truck and am having issues with molding the carpet at the edges. I have tried a heat gun but its not doing too good. I have also heard of steaming the carpet? Has anyone tried this? If so tips would be great or wear to rent one. I have searched the web and youtube but have come up short. Thanks as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13 Legion Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Just installed carpet last week. I must say it takes some time. The carpet is oversized and had to be trimmed at least a few inches around all edges. I bought carpet with the mass backing. It’s not really shape friendly shall I say. I had a buddy with a heat gun but the carpet I feel was still too thick to make any difference. All I can say is patience. I’m probably about 80% ok with the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Don't get the mass backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: Don't get the mass backing. I got the mass backing. It fit fine after I trimmed the multiple square feet of extra carpet off. The standard backing is cheap garbage and seemed to me like it would barely survive installation, let alone removal later on if necessary. The mass backing's construction is virtually identical to the OEM carpet. I was also installing it over 1/4" total of closed cell foam and mass loaded vinyl. You should not have to heat gun the carpet. I did not and it fit well everywhere except the back ridge in the floor which is "just ok" My guess is that you still need to trim some more to make it fit. You do have to trim A LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHMJXJ Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 If you have the floor space you should let it "relax" for a day or two. I left my new carpet in the sun all day (in August) before I began to lay it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorpyo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Concur with letting it air out for a bit before install. I laid mine out in the basement with a set of golf clubs under the hump for a week before I installed it. This eased the creases from it being folded from shipping and after that the main challenge is slowly trimming the front edge (firewall) until the hump and seat well areas lined up. Get a few carpet knife inserts for a utility knife as these were way better with trimming the mass backed carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Forgot to mention - before I installed it I unfolded it and left it for a day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 What "brand" replacement carpet did each of you buy? Perhaps that makes a difference?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 There is only one brand ACC carpet through stock interiors I've done both mass backing and no mass backing I'll order again and it will be with no mass backing it fits a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 New auto carpeting is what it is; new, ill-fitting and always recognizable as an aftermarket addition. I've done several in the past to other vehicles and have never been totally happy with the outcome in any no matter how long I futzed over the carpeting. My carpeting was in good shape structurally; no rips, tears, or holes. But it was filthy and faded. I pulled it and took it to a local commercial carpeting place for cleaning and re-dying to a darker shade of gray. They even repaired a few spots on the backing that were flattened or missing. It came back looking like new and of course fit exactly like it did before - perfectly. I was happy with the outcome and it only cost me 75 clams. It's a good option if your existing carpet is salvageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I bought the no mass backing carpet. The pictures above look good to me. If mine turns out that good I will be happy. From what I have read I am just not being patient enough. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13 Legion Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Remember too 1/2 the carpet will be covered by seats and floor mats! Do the best job you can. I let my carpet ‘relax’ a few days as well before installation. Since it’s already getting a little chilly and rainy by me I wasn’t able to leave it out in the warm sun for awhile. I think that would have helped me a bit more. Remember too, don’t compare to photo above!!!...Horns truck looks like it just rolled off the assembly line!!!! Patience Grasshopper! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Here's mine. I don't think it came out so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Slight thread jack! Minuit - does the Dynamat help much on the noise level? Back on topic - I cleaned and redyed my original carpet in the old ‘88 and in the ‘91. It turned out better in the ‘91, probably because it was in better shape than the ‘88 carpet. I’m happy with the fit and color, even though the color is not exactly right. Guess I have slightly lower standards than Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 54 minutes ago, Keyav8r said: Slight thread jack! Minuit - does the Dynamat help much on the noise level? Back on topic - I cleaned and redyed my original carpet in the old ‘88 and in the ‘91. It turned out better in the ‘91, probably because it was in better shape than the ‘88 carpet. I’m happy with the fit and color, even though the color is not exactly right. Guess I have slightly lower standards than Don. Dynamat by itself? Not really. Maybe on the roof and the doors. The 1/4" of closed cell foam and mass loaded vinyl that I put over it? Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Closed cell foam I know, but mass loaded vinyl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 look up sound deadner showdown, lots if great info. I've done the CLD tiles that are for damping vibration harmonics in the panels, and tomorrow my MLV from amazon comes in, I'll be doing 1/8 closed cell foam since it's just used as a decoupler. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90BlackMJ Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On November 22, 2017 at 3:12 PM, Minuit said: Here's mine. I don't think it came out so bad. What color did you go with? Looks like it matches pretty well to stock color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 23 hours ago, 90BlackMJ said: What color did you go with? Looks like it matches pretty well to stock color That's "Mist Grey" color code 8019 I think. Bought it from Stockinteriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90BlackMJ Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Cool. Thanks alot, not quite to that point yet. (In the middle of replacing floors) but I gotta get all my ducks in a row lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 got the carpet installed. Thanks for the tips and photos to help me with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeep.kevin Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I did the same as many mentioned above. I left my carpet out in the sun covered with black plastic for about a week in summer. Then i used a generous amount if adhesive spray during install. I also got the thick "mass backing" type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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