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Subject:Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
From:Roger Whittaker
Date:Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:51:53 -0700

dear carpet cleaner / bagger
front load or upright washer???
yours

On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Joe T. <vanagon85@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Joe T.
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2
>

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roger w
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