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Quick opinon wanted if i may - I'm looking to replace the carpet set in my Midget (now I've sealed and repainted the floorpan).
The old carpets appear to be rubber/latex backed, and I'm aware of hessian backed carpets also available.
Question is - which would you go for and why? The only experience I've got of hessian backed carets are those i removed from my house when i renovated it, and they were very old indeed, and disintegrating.
Is one type preferable over the other? I'm not fussed about spending a bit more for one type over the other, but I'd rather get the right ones to begin with....
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LowStandards
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Feb 18, 2016 15:05:20 GMT
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I'd want something with the least soakaupableness possible (that's a word, serias)
Because: British soft-top
So in my mind rubber/latex sounds ideal (Though that could apply to many areas of my life)
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Feb 18, 2016 19:55:23 GMT
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The problem with rubber backed carpets is they trap moisture underneath, something breathable is best.
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Feb 22, 2016 14:26:40 GMT
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That's something i hadn't considered - hessian might well be the way forward then!
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Feb 22, 2016 16:50:18 GMT
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Speak to a company called Coverdale to see what they sell the most of for those cars.
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Just had a nosey at their website - seems all their carpets are backed with latex....
Perhaps that's a hint I should be looking at latex backed carpets...!
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From the actual internets:
"It's important to understand not all carpet is created equal, proper auto quality hessian backed genuine wool Wilton is by far the best, it is however very stiff & difficult to work so expect sore fingers & use of swear words when cutting & fitting.
But the finished results & longevity you'll enjoy with Wilton are well worth the pain.
Avoid any carpet that's latex backed at all costs, if it ever gets wet the latex backing will crumble to dust with disastrous consequences."
And the internets is always right
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Feb 29, 2016 20:33:39 GMT
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Do you really need carpet? Have you considered rubber mats in the footwells only?
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Feb 29, 2016 22:30:49 GMT
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So in my mind rubber/latex sounds ideal (Though that could apply to many areas of my life) In a Midget!?! I can only just about fit into the things and drive with the top down, anything else would require the aid of a contortionist (and possibly a very very small steering wheel)  |
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Feb 29, 2016 23:34:14 GMT
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Do you really need carpet? Have you considered rubber mats in the footwells only? Fair shout, the rubber mats are a good idea in the footwells. However, the lack of storage space in the Escort due to no carpet (everything just slides everwhere from batteries to water bottles, bags, shopping etc.) is annoying and makes even my current MG Midget way more practical for now :lol:. |
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Throw some wonderweb down in the boot to stop stuff sliding about, its perforated so even if water does get to it, it should dry out again fairly quickly
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Hi I have got Coverdale in my Cresta, the latex backing is only thin to seal the cord,I used hessian underlay under mine had a couple of water leaks and it all got soaked, took it out and dried it still ok had it in for 5 years now and pleased with fit and quality saying its cheap to buy
Thanks
Dave
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