Better or worse??

lsgheero · 08-26-2009, 12:50 PM

K I am thinking of taking out all my carpet and just spraying the floor with a rubber spray/paint (not sure which would be better or easier to apply). The main reason for this is because my carpet is in bad shape lol plus I have seen a rubber flooring in other cars (mainly trucks) and I like the way it look plus its easy to clean. Not really going for any weight savings but if I did get any that would be cool lol.

Any thoughts, has anyone seen this done before or advise against it?

Dave In Indy · 08-26-2009, 01:14 PM

I know a few guys that rhino lined there off road vehicles. The floor pan is not going to be perfectly flat under the carpet I'm sure. It'll looked pretty bad by the time you get it done unless you want to level it out with some self leveling concrete. (Don't laugh I've seen it done). Of course, then you get into weight issues. I highly reccomend you just save up and buy some molded carpet to replace yours.

Raptor13x · 08-26-2009, 02:16 PM

It'll look like hell because of what the metal under the carpet looks like.

Jackstand Queen · 09-03-2009, 07:52 PM

My auto parts store sells rolls of 3'x9' carpet for a little over $10.

You can buy a foam sleeping mat in the camping section of your local department store to place underneath the carpet. They cost under $10.

If your interior has rust, it should be painted to prevent more of the same. Painting inside the car causes some unwanted paint to float around and deposit where you don't want it. Like the radio, and instrument panel, windows etc.

328FTW · 09-03-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackstand Queen

My auto parts store sells rolls of 3'x9' carpet for a little over $10.

You can buy a foam sleeping mat in the camping section of your local department store to place underneath the carpet. They cost under $10.

That is the sort of thing I would do

Also some marine shops will have carpet that is "ready to lay" for boat floors it is hard wearing, waterproof and comes with its own backing not sure on price though I used to just get the the end of the roll for free since I knew the shop owner well.

donnyavery · 09-07-2009, 10:25 PM

did you ever consider chassis saver thats my plan Chassis Saver Stops Rust
ive used it on truck frames it drys to a high gloss finish and it self levels (looks like glass)

08-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Better or worse?? K I am thinking of taking out all my carpet and just spraying the floor with a rubber spray/paint (not sure which would be better or easier to apply). The main reason for this is because my carpet is in bad shape lol plus I have seen a rubber flooring in other cars (mainly trucks) and I like the way it look plus its easy to clean. Not really going for any weight savings but if I did get any that would be cool lol. Any thoughts, has anyone seen this done before or advise against it?

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08-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave In Indy Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I know a few guys that rhino lined there off road vehicles. The floor pan is not going to be perfectly flat under the carpet I'm sure. It'll looked pretty bad by the time you get it done unless you want to level it out with some self leveling concrete. (Don't laugh I've seen it done). Of course, then you get into weight issues. I highly reccomend you just save up and buy some molded carpet to replace yours.

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Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	It'll look like hell because of what the metal under the carpet looks like.

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Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	My auto parts store sells rolls of 3'x9' carpet for a little over $10. You can buy a foam sleeping mat in the camping section of your local department store to place underneath the carpet. They cost under $10. If your interior has rust, it should be painted to prevent more of the same. Painting inside the car causes some unwanted paint to float around and deposit where you don't want it. Like the radio, and instrument panel, windows etc.

09-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
donnyavery body tech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: berwick pa 18603 Posts: 663 Thanks: 23 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	did you ever consider chassis saver thats my plan Chassis Saver Stops Rust ive used it on truck frames it drys to a high gloss finish and it self levels (looks like glass)