s14 CARPET...Lets have a chat...

[DALAZ_68]

so i have a 91 coupe that im, i guess u can say refurbishing th einterior...
my whole shpiel is gonna be black, black panels,black s14 seats (front and rear) black MT seatbelts (grey w/e) and to the carpet...

as we all know the s13 from 91 + came with that ridiculous grey sack of shit carpet...ugly fucking thing, original idea was to replace the carpet with a 89-90 black carpet...but, since im running the MT seat belts i wanna get rid of the huge ugly buldges in the back, and then i though, hmm why not run s13 black carpet in the front, cut the rear off and custom make the rear carpet section, but thne i thought, nah itll look like crap,

then i had a thought, i have an s14 im parting out to the bone, it has a clean carpet, all holes line up perfect, itll get rid of th erear AT seatbelt bulges,its just a tad short in the rear but the rear seats cover that gap, and its better condition than what i have...but its grey,

and i can seem to find any help with that...so my thought is to dye the damn thing black, was wondering what kind of experiences u guys have had tryint ot accomplish a dye job on carpet, a how to, different ways to go about it...

no i dont want to spray paint it black with the same shit u use to spray a car...i was considerign a jdm carpet...but the holes for the trunk gas latch would be in the wrong side.

discuss

[ixfxi]

VHT has a carpet spray dye.. it worked for me.



but now i dont run carpet, so fuck all that noise

[DALAZ_68]

VHT has a carpet spray dye.. it worked for me.



but now i dont run carpet, so fuck all that noise

how good were the results with it?

[Om1kron]

If DJ Khaled had VHT rapping in a music video, it would say "VHT DA BEST."

[KoukiMonsta]

If DJ Khaled had VHT rapping in a music video, it would say "VHT DA BEST."

haha ya i friend of mine had a good experience with it

[DALAZ_68]

If DJ Khaled had VHT rapping in a music video, it would say "VHT DA BEST."

haha ya i friend of mine had a good experience with it


so pretty much its a straight spray on let it dry, reinstall into the car...:yum:

[Om1kron]

pretty damn much, it just smells bad initially let it DRY!

[DALAZ_68]

pretty damn much, it just smells bad initially let it DRY!


theres no real rush to re install it the same day...and summer is a comin so it wouldnt take long for it to dry any way...the smell is what i want to avoid...

any word on how the dye holds up to carpet shampoo wash if i ever consider getting it shampoo'ed:tinhat: ?

[blueshark123]

vht spray paint is pretty simple and with great results

[whiterps13]

Theres one thing about dye that scares me.
When youre driving, youre heels are constantly moving back and forth across the floormat/carpet. My shoes get rediculously dirty in the heel just from the dirt in the carpet.

I wear a lot of exspensive shoes and would hate for the black dye to wear off on a pair.

[KoukiMonsta]

Theres one thing about dye that scares me.
When youre driving, youre heels are constantly moving back and forth across the floormat/carpet. My shoes get rediculously dirty in the heel just from the dirt in the carpet.

I wear a lot of exspensive shoes and would hate for the black dye to wear off on a pair.

damn good thinking, i was planning on doing this but may need to reconsider...someone do it and get back to me.

whiterps13 u a sneakerhead?

[DreamN]

Why not get floormats then? Nismo 350Z floormats fit pretty damn well in the S13 and they're under $30 at WestCo (Don't know if the price is still the same).

[Flicktitty]

Why not get floormats then? Nismo 350Z floormats fit pretty damn well in the S13 and they're under $30 at WestCo (Don't know if the price is still the same).


anypics of them installed?

OP-did you ever put the s14 carpet in your s13? if so pics?

also theres a few companies that make NEW any color carpet for like $130ish.

[hapa_s13]

yeah, will the VHT rub off hella easily? Cus I dont wanna spray it then like, 2 months later, have spots where my heels rub.
koukimonsta and whiterps13, you guys shoe heads?

[KoukiMonsta]

i am an sb guy myself, sometimes i like to get into some j's too

[SochBAT]

I used to have home carpets for floor mats. Easy to clean. And it feels like home! Cozy!

[DALAZ_68]

damn good thinking, i was planning on doing this but may need to reconsider...someone do it and get back to me.

whiterps13 u a sneakerhead?

Theres one thing about dye that scares me.
When youre driving, youre heels are constantly moving back and forth across the floormat/carpet. My shoes get rediculously dirty in the heel just from the dirt in the carpet.

I wear a lot of exspensive shoes and would hate for the black dye to wear off on a pair.

theyve invented somethign that can help you avoid that...there called floor mats...gl with that

anypics of them installed?

OP-did you ever put the s14 carpet in your s13? if so pics?

also theres a few companies that make NEW any color carpet for like $130ish.

dick, i just posted this today, fuck, pay attention...and i rather pay 20 dollars for a spray and dye that 130 for carpet and who knows how much for proper install...i already have the s14 carpet...why clutter more shit into the pot...

if ur gonna chicken head about shoes in this thread GTFO, otherwise stay on topic...

[DreamN]

Steve, dye the carpet and get some floor mats. Vacuum once in awhile and you'll be set.

I pretty much guarantee you won't like the majority of the aftermarket carpets available for our cars. They won't fit correctly due to improper mold and they feel just feel tacky and cheap. Check out Tu's aftermarket one, it's massive fail all over.

[S14Serge]

:repost::madfawk:He'll yeah the heels of my shoes get dirty as heck from shifting back and forth...it's all good though:madfawk:

[projectRDM]

While you guys like VHT, I'd prefer using SEM, they're a far better product line with a lot more industry experience. The price isn't much higher and I've used all their products from leather dye to bumper coaters with excellent success. I've done a few carpets with SEM and it turns out great, just follow the directions and clean it thoroughly before using, you'll be fine. Even after it's dried you can always touch up places later.

[DALAZ_68]

While you guys like VHT, I'd prefer using SEM, they're a far better product line with a lot more industry experience. The price isn't much higher and I've used all their products from leather dye to bumper coaters with excellent success. I've done a few carpets with SEM and it turns out great, just follow the directions and clean it thoroughly before using, you'll be fine. Even after it's dried you can always touch up places later.
one of my main concerns was finished product and sunwear...i dont wanna look down a year form now and see puprle...:fawk2:

[Mangudai]

Why not get floormats then? Nismo 350Z floormats fit pretty damn well in the S13 and they're under $30 at WestCo (Don't know if the price is still the same).

Any Idea what would fit S14s? I was looking at the Xterra mats but they don't look like they'd match right.

[Mista Lee]

any idea how many cans would be needed to dye an s13 carpet?

[VanduzerLancerES]

Theres one thing about dye that scares me.
When youre driving, youre heels are constantly moving back and forth across the floormat/carpet. My shoes get rediculously dirty in the heel just from the dirt in the carpet.

I wear a lot of exspensive shoes and would hate for the black dye to wear off on a pair.

dye it then use a floor mat?

[DreamN]

Any Idea what would fit S14s? I was looking at the Xterra mats but they don't look like they'd match right.

The 350Z ones fit just as good, but they fit better in an S13. Friend with an S14 actually is the one got them first. They definitely look great with an all black interior.

[opponheimer]

I used that duplicolor vinyl/fabric paint from autozone/advanced..... Get the flat black, its better than the gloss black. (Gloss black isnt even shiny)

[hapa_s13]

I used that duplicolor vinyl/fabric paint from autozone/advanced..... Get the flat black, its better than the gloss black. (Gloss black isnt even shiny)

how did that work out?

[datboibrad]

I used that duplicolor vinyl/fabric paint from autozone/advanced..... Get the flat black, its better than the gloss black. (Gloss black isnt even shiny)

used the same stuff as well. covered my s13 carpet in two cans. a third can would have been nice to just be perfectly covered. i wasnt to worried about areas that wouldnt be seen very well. but two cans did alteast cover the entire carpet. came out clean. let it dry over night and i recommend taking a good brush and brushing it down. the paint tends to clump if you dont shake it well and makes the carpet feel kinda like astro turf if you dont wipe off the clump. otherwise good product, id like to try that SEM brand tho.

[ATLspeed]

If i can find my memory card to my phone ill upload before/after pics of an s13 tan carpet (and roof liner) that i sprayed black.....just have to find that damn thing..

[DALAZ_68]

used the same stuff as well. covered my s13 carpet in two cans. a third can would have been nice to just be perfectly covered. i wasnt to worried about areas that wouldnt be seen very well. but two cans did alteast cover the entire carpet. came out clean. let it dry over night and i recommend taking a good brush and brushing it down. the paint tends to clump if you dont shake it well and makes the carpet feel kinda like astro turf if you dont wipe off the clump. otherwise good product, id like to try that SEM brand tho.


clumps are my concern...and i was thinking the exact same thing ...just brush the bitch...how far from the carpet were u spraying from? were u aiming downward or had the carpet up sideways and sprayed straight foward?

[datboibrad]

clumps are my concern...and i was thinking the exact same thing ...just brush the bitch...how far from the carpet were u spraying from? were u aiming downward or had the carpet up sideways and sprayed straight foward?

all positions. started out on the floor spraying down. then hung it over some stuff so it was almost standing. and spraying about anywhere from 6"-1' away. the clumping is my own fault for rushing and trying to cover everything in one pass. but like i mentioned, just brush it off and its no big deal.

[mehsilvia]

Steve,
I purchased a can of black from these guys
Fabric spray paint upholstery dye Auto RV home reconditioning furniture (http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/Default.asp?Folder=156&Name=_Upholstery_Fabric_Spray_Paint)
But havent used it yet.

If my carpet kit fits the vert, i had planned on painting it black (i want it darker)

You can come watch. You bring the Champurrado :yum:

:keke:

[DALAZ_68]

Steve,
I purchased a can of black from these guys
Fabric spray paint upholstery dye Auto RV home reconditioning furniture (http://www.fabricspraypaint.com/Default.asp?Folder=156&Name=_Upholstery_Fabric_Spray_Paint)
But havent used it yet.

If my carpet kit fits the vert, i had planned on painting it black (i want it darker)

You can come watch. You bring the Champurrado :yum:

:keke:


fo sho....can i bring my carpet to do aswell???

[wow-thats-a-cool-car]

anypics of them installed?

OP-did you ever put the s14 carpet in your s13? if so pics?

also theres a few companies that make NEW any color carpet for like $130ish.

Don't buy that carpet shit. I did and none of the holes were there and it didn't fit at all. And it looked like shit. It was a huge waste of money.