buzcoats
05-31-2009, 09:20 AM
I've torn out and reinstalled new carpet in my 2004 XLV. Not sure if this is proper way to do it, but it worked for me.
1) Take out both pieces of flooring. The rear one should come out first and then the front one. All the screws are along the sides under the seat compartments.
2) Take the old carpet off. It will probably have staples and some parts that will tear. Just take your time and try to keep it intact as much as possible so you can use the old carpet as a template for the new.
3) Once the old carpet is removed you have to strip all of the old glue off. I tried everything from mineral spirits to acetone but the only that worked well was some stuff called Citristrip. Put it one and let it set for a couple hours and then take a putty knife to it. I had to do it several times on a couple spots.
4) Once the glue is off, wipe off the excess citristrip and clean with acetone.
5) Apply new glue (outdoor carpet glue) with a 1/4" trowel. Do the top side and let set about 24hrs. Then come back and wrap the edges and use the pins and clamps to hold down tight.
6) I use clamps and a lot of clothes pins for the edges and roll the carpet flat with a kitchen roller.
7) let set for 24 hrs and don't get it wet for several days.
I think I spent less than $100 for everything including carpet. Hope this helps someone.
Buddy
1) Take out both pieces of flooring. The rear one should come out first and then the front one. All the screws are along the sides under the seat compartments.
2) Take the old carpet off. It will probably have staples and some parts that will tear. Just take your time and try to keep it intact as much as possible so you can use the old carpet as a template for the new.
3) Once the old carpet is removed you have to strip all of the old glue off. I tried everything from mineral spirits to acetone but the only that worked well was some stuff called Citristrip. Put it one and let it set for a couple hours and then take a putty knife to it. I had to do it several times on a couple spots.
4) Once the glue is off, wipe off the excess citristrip and clean with acetone.
5) Apply new glue (outdoor carpet glue) with a 1/4" trowel. Do the top side and let set about 24hrs. Then come back and wrap the edges and use the pins and clamps to hold down tight.
6) I use clamps and a lot of clothes pins for the edges and roll the carpet flat with a kitchen roller.
7) let set for 24 hrs and don't get it wet for several days.
I think I spent less than $100 for everything including carpet. Hope this helps someone.
Buddy