jimmyrjm Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hi guys, I need some help clarifying the fitment of the under felt carpet that I bought for my Triumph GT6 MK3, it doesn't seem to fit right no matter what position I place it in. I have attached some pics. If anyone can advice me where I'm going wrong that would be helpful. Regards, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Jim, I had exactly the same problem when I did mine. In the end I tried to place it to the best position I could. Then I took a carpet knife and a large, sharp pair of scissors and a marker pen. I marked triangular sections on the underfelt and cut the sections out which meant that the felt could then be shaped to fit, and glued down. I don't know if this is the correct way but it was all I could think of and it worked! I've attached a photo. Good Luck, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 That's the problem in trying to fit a flat cut-out onto a curved section! You have to do a Mercator-like slicing and remove the excess as you go. The last one I did I just had to pick an almost flat bit, glue the felt to it, and when it now longer slid about, heat, stretch and manhandle into shape a small bit at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks for the response guys! lots of help I will try and fit it a bit later on and let you know how it goes. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 A Ha how about making a wooden hat block and steaming it pressed well Luton used to make hats, and ((( cars, trucks, ball bearings,, steering gear, and more hats )) to make a flat fit a curved you need to watch more Blue Peter a can of spray carpet adhesive helps ,, at least the fumes keep you 'happy' environ friendly solvent free impact adhesive doesnt seem to stick anything , use spray or the toffee sticky solvent based old fashioned stuff which has some life in it. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 A Ha how about making a wooden hat block and steaming it pressed well Luton used to make hats, and ((( cars, trucks, ball bearings,, steering gear, and more hats )) to make a flat fit a curved you need to watch more Blue Peter a can of spray carpet adhesive helps ,, at least the fumes keep you 'happy' environ friendly solvent free impact adhesive doesnt seem to stick anything , use spray or the toffee sticky solvent based old fashioned stuff which has some life in it. Pete Got them in now had to cut out quite a bit to make them fit Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Jim & Dave, neat job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well done Jim, the good thing is because it's the underfelt it doesn't matter too much if you make the odd mistake or two; you can always cut and glue a piece to fit a slight gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Well done Jim, the good thing is because it's the underfelt it doesn't matter too much if you make the odd mistake or two; you can always cut and glue a piece to fit a slight gap. Thanks Dave, Still need to do some work on them to shape them a bit better, and yes thats a good idea... Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 thats a good 6 7/8" to me ( hat size) well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Tried fitting the new carpet on top of the underfelt, and although I'm fairly easy with the outcome It was very difficult to do and left some lines in the carpet and has pull the underfelt away from the wheel arch a bit where I had to keep pulling it off to position it right again. has anyone got any advice on the best way to apply the carpet to the underfelt using carpet adhesive? Regards, James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Any large bumps in the underfelt are likely to show through the carpet. Your picture shows some bumps/ridges on the front/top of the wheel arch I suspect you need to get rid of those, or at least the biggest ones. You can probably do that by cutting along the length of them which will alllow them to lie flat. You will probably then have a slight overlap which you will need to trim off. Contact adhesive can stay tacky for a long time. If it's coming off it's either still tacky or not strong enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Use a evostic timebond it allows movements before it grabs solid probably green friendly and useless carpet impact is a rapid bond , dont spray it on your glasses, alway check where its pointing pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 The best adhesive I have found is a high temperature contact adhesive which I bought online from Car Builder Solutions (a kit car website). It's a thick, toffee-like liquid rather than an aerosol and you apply it with a plastic spatula and spread it around. It will also send you high as a kite in no time so a well ventilated area is important. I've also used Evostick aerosol which was ok but not in the same league as the toffee stuff. I I've been trying to upload a photo without much success.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Finally..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi guys thanks for the responses. Yes the contact adhesive I've been using grabs hold of the under felt instantly and dries quite quickly and doesn't allow and movement when placed on a small bit of under felt which results in me constantly taking it off and repositioning. I will have a look at what you guys suggested. Regards, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Attached a photo of my attempt ???? Let me know what you guys think. I am putting rear back seats in the GT6 so some of the wheel arch will be hidden. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Is that a moulded carpet set or non-moulded? Not sure what to suggest with the bumps other that careful cutting and glueing the same as the underfelt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyrjm Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Is that a moulded carpet set or non-moulded? Not sure what to suggest with the bumps other that careful cutting and glueing the same as the underfelt.... Its non moulded. Okay will do. Regards, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Not a great picture but if you look closely you can see I needed to cut mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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