

| Subject: | Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights |
| From: | Joe T. |
| Date: | Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:06:03 -0700 |
Hi Roger, This was in a regular old upright washer on delicate. Joe T. On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > 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 >> > > > > -- > roger w > From Proverbs: > Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a > servant who becomes king ... > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/ > View the growing list of video work at: > http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners > -- Joe T. '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2
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