Just Lined Boot With Carpet

[Obey_R 23]

Just thought I'd share some of my hard work from last week.

 

Ordered some audio carpet from work for £5, 2m x 1m and about 5mm thick in black and tin of spray glue for £6.

 

Luckily the size I got was big enough to do both side, the bottom and around the boot lip in one peice! So happy with that, I got to work cutting.

 

Was fiddily to get into all of the curves and to get it to bend around the boot lip without joins but I got there in the end.

 

The boot was bare before and covered in scratches so makes it look a lot better, sorry for the poor quality photo!

 

Edited May 20, 2010 by Obey_R

[205turbo 32 2 Cars]

looks very good, some more pics would be good

[Obey_R 23]

Have been trying to get pictures but they just come out very pixelated, think it might be because of the type of carpet, have used two cameras and still the same!

 

Link to them all here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48382566@N08/...57624052831446/

Edited May 20, 2010 by Obey_R

[205turbo 32 2 Cars]

i like it, may have ago in my topaz, what about doing the back of the seat,

[Atari Boy 11]

Great job, what did you stick it down with?

[DaveW 6]

That looks really good makes it more modern for a boot anyway.

[Obey_R 23]

Just used some Autoleads spray glue, retails at £9.99 a can I think.

 

I was going to do the back of the seats - and still might but the peice I got managed to cover the whole boot so I didn't need to buy anymore.

[miamichris 9]

What if your boot leaks and it gets wet and you have to pull it back off again?

 

...Not that a 205 would have a leaky boot, never!

[zebedy101 0]

Looks awesome what carpet have you used? Is fairly durable as I'm in need of some after I have sorted the rusty hole in my boot.

[Obey_R 23]

If it leaks I shall just but some silicone and a Moisture Mate!

 

 

As for the carpet it feels very durable, if you can pop into the shop next time you're at work I'll show you it.

 

 

 

This stuff... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...tegoryId_165626

[stutto 0]

I just hope that you did cut outs (with no adhesive) for the spare wheel bolt and the rear beam mounts - should you ever need either of them.

[Obey_R 23]

I just hope that you did cut outs (with no adhesive) for the spare wheel bolt and the rear beam mounts - should you ever need either of them.

 

No I didn't but the spare wheel bolt will be easy to get to, just cut a small x above the bolt and only two of the rear beam bolts are covered, the main 4 are not. But with those I will cut out a square whilst I'm doing the work and replace it afterwards.

[Richie 32]

Looks much better. I carpeted my boot a little while back and it does transform the boot, makes it look newer and more modern.

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

makes it look newer and more modern.

 

:lol:

[DaveW 6]

Ha do you like cheap looking vinyl then?

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

[SurGie 54]

No I didn't but the spare wheel bolt will be easy to get to, just cut a small x above the bolt and only two of the rear beam bolts are covered, the main 4 are not. But with those I will cut out a square whilst I'm doing the work and replace it afterwards.

 

 

One way of doing a neat finish to those suspension bolts is to use the 309 gti suspension brace plates that go there, so you can then tuck the carpet under them for a neat finish. Sorry i cant seem to find a picture of them.

[timb1046 1]

carpeted boot is also much comfier to sleep in too score!

[muddatrucker 125]

I tried sleeping in the back of my 205 the other month...at 6ft4 the idea suddenly died 5 minutes in when I gave up!

 

My boot is carpetless, I might just chuck an offcut in though.

[timb1046 1]

i have managed to sleep in the 205 a few times, sleeping bag on, get into the passenger seat, seat tilted all the way back, and sorted. a bed!

Edited May 22, 2010 by timb1046

[Veero 1]

Does this stuff actually have much of an effect on noise?

[Obey_R 23]

I can't drive mine at the moment so can't comment

[Richie 32]

i have managed to sleep in the 205 a few times, sleeping bag on, get into the passenger seat, seat tilted all the way back, and sorted. a bed!

 

I would have thought it'd be comfier to sleep in the back with the rear seats down. I've often thought about how i'd sleep in the car (weird thoughts) - but never has the oppertunity arisn. Maybe i'll just kip in the car tonight even though its on the drive

 

Does this stuff actually have much of an effect on noise?

 

None whatsoever. Might dynomat my boot floor as its my daily car.

[richsmells 2]

I slept in a 205 XS once. Never again.

[Obey_R 23]

I slept with the mrs in my XE once...