The Lounge 2

[Grier]

So, after getting a horrific quote yesterday to change over my car's carpet by a motor trimmer I've decided it to DIY fix it myself because I can't justify paying the big cost considering the age of it. Other than a big 3 inch by 1 inch hole on the driver's side and a small ciggie burn on the passenger's side it looks very repairable wish me luck.

Good Luck Zman. I reckon I'd do similar to save the money.
What about just putting in mats?
That's be easy and cheap I reckon.

My 17yo 'manual' Corolla's carpet is getting thin on the driver's side, especially under the pedals. A mat under them could be dangerous tho.

 

[Zman]

Good Luck Zman. I reckon I'd do similar to save the money.
What about just putting in mats?
That's be easy and cheap I reckon.

My 17yo 'manual' Corolla's carpet is getting thin on the driver's side, especially under the pedals. A mat under them could be dangerous tho.

That's going to be the final stage, right now I've just filled in the 3 inch by one inch hole with a round like foam that's used for flowerpots and I've also used a foam filler which when hardens up will fill in the rest of any gaps and secures it all in place then when that filler dries I'll scape off the excess and flatten it out to the floor level. The last step will be to secure the whole thing with either gaffer tape or a large carpet type adhesive patch then she's just about done, it will just need some car mats to cover it all as the finishing touch after the repair is complete. The whole cost for the repair plus the mats will be under $100 compared to $975 I was quoted by a motor trimmer to change over an 'aftermarket' carpet mind you which is not even an original one for my car model.

 

[Zman]

Update my Big Cricket friends. DIY Zman has completed his task and saved a shitload of money as well.