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Overcamber · 05-05-2005, 09:15 PM

Hey Guys,,was thinking of scotchguarding my new carpet from Stockinteriors.com before I install this weekend?.. Is it even worth it?..how long does the stuff last?..really appreciate your opinions..

87 STEPPER · 05-05-2005, 10:41 PM

From what iv'e heard most new carpets have some sort of stain guard applied to them all ready but i guess it wouldn't hurt to put more on it.

Im not shure how long it last for....It should say on the can.

I just installed a new ACC carpet in my Tahoe a few months ago and i allready had a small soda spill and it beaded up like a fresh wax job and i just threw it in there no extra stain guard applied.

Heres a few install tips for ya.

Befor you start lay your new carpet out in the driveway if its clean if not lay it in the grass so it will heat up in the sun this will make it flexable and easier to handle.

I used a pencil type soldering iron to melt the holes in the floor for the seat belts and seat tracks and any thing else that is mounted to the floor.

Good luck.

Overcamber · 05-05-2005, 11:13 PM

awwwwww..great idea..I will do just that!!!..thanks man

86swb · 05-05-2005, 11:25 PM

Instead of cutting out the holes in the carpet you used a pencil soldering iron to melt the holes? Never thought of doing that. I will be needing new carpet in my truck and will try this when I am ready to install and also laying out in the sun. Thanks for the great idea. Is ACC a good carpet? Is this the carpet Stockinteriors sells?

MylilBowTie · 05-06-2005, 06:58 AM

I haven't changed the carpet in mine yet. But I remember people saying to install the bolts a little bit without the seat installed to find where the carpet needs cut at or melted for the hole.

mitch1965 · 05-06-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Overcamber

Hey Guys,,was thinking of scotchguarding my new carpet from Stockinteriors.com before I install this weekend?.. Is it even worth it?..how long does the stuff last?..really appreciate your opinions..

I would definitely advise using the scotchguard. I have used it since my '96 was new, and my carpet still looks good. I've spilled a lot of stuff, including grease off my shoes, and it all comes up well. I remove my seats about every 2 years and really clean and reapply the scotchguard.

87 STEPPER · 05-06-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 86swb

Instead of cutting out the holes in the carpet you used a pencil soldering iron to melt the holes?

Yep! It works great.....And i guess i should of mentioned that i also use a awl to locate the hole and push it all the way through and then as i pull it out i stick the hot iron in the hole. I also melt the hole little bigger for fitment reasons.

And yes ACC is an excellent carpet as far as if the company you mentioned is selling them im not shure i got mine from a place called CK Restoration but they only sell for the 88 and up modles.

05-05-2005, 09:15 PM	#1
Overcamber Overcamber Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Skead ,Ontario Posts: 109	Was Thinking of Scotchguarding my new carpet before install? Hey Guys,,was thinking of scotchguarding my new carpet from Stockinteriors.com before I install this weekend?.. Is it even worth it?..how long does the stuff last?..really appreciate your opinions..

05-05-2005, 10:41 PM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	From what iv'e heard most new carpets have some sort of stain guard applied to them all ready but i guess it wouldn't hurt to put more on it. Im not shure how long it last for....It should say on the can. I just installed a new ACC carpet in my Tahoe a few months ago and i allready had a small soda spill and it beaded up like a fresh wax job and i just threw it in there no extra stain guard applied. Heres a few install tips for ya. Befor you start lay your new carpet out in the driveway if its clean if not lay it in the grass so it will heat up in the sun this will make it flexable and easier to handle. I used a pencil type soldering iron to melt the holes in the floor for the seat belts and seat tracks and any thing else that is mounted to the floor. Good luck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

05-05-2005, 11:25 PM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Instead of cutting out the holes in the carpet you used a pencil soldering iron to melt the holes? Never thought of doing that. I will be needing new carpet in my truck and will try this when I am ready to install and also laying out in the sun. Thanks for the great idea. Is ACC a good carpet? Is this the carpet Stockinteriors sells? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-06-2005, 06:58 AM	#5
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I haven't changed the carpet in mine yet. But I remember people saying to install the bolts a little bit without the seat installed to find where the carpet needs cut at or melted for the hole. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

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05-05-2005, 11:13 PM	#3
Overcamber Overcamber Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Skead ,Ontario Posts: 109	awwwwww..great idea..I will do just that!!!..thanks man



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