Last spring I took out the front carpet and put the whole thing in the
clothes washer on cold/gentle cycle with a little bit of detergent.  It came
out looking brand new.

Joe T.
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Michael Sullivan
> <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Going to start the aux battery and sound system upgrade this weekend.
>  Would
> > like tips on what to NOT do regarding removing carpet from front area and
> > re-install tips. Will be cleaning it and tracing out while removed.
>
> I recall removing the carpet from the front footwell/shifter area
> being straight forward. Remove the little plastic screw caps. I can't
> remember if the heater panel needs to come off. The carpet comes out
> as a giant pre-formed piece. Hose down and scrub with cleaner of
> choice and air dry.
>
> On that note, I'd also be interested in what type of adhesive to use
> to re-stick carpet, particularly the pieces covering the wheel
> arch/seat pedestal. Something non-permanent to allow for removal
> later. Seems to me i've used rubber cement and/or spray adhesive in
> the past. Just wondering if there's something better that's widely
> available.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James V
> 86 Syncro Westy, etc.
>

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Joe T.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2