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Date:         Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:02:00 -0600
Reply-To:     "Joe T." <vanagon85@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Joe T." <vanagon85@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
Comments: To: James V <chimivee@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <g2m817a54131004161051o1eac6e06q5d4a31915a2738b9@mail.gmail.com>
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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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