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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Brighouse-gti on 26 February 2016, 21:51
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The carpet in my car needs replacing, it's already out and the underside is going mouldy, its worn and it smells like its 29 years old!!! My question(s), has anyone fitted a new carpet? Where did you get it? Was it good quality pile and most importantly, was it a good fit compared to the original?
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why not try pressure washing it and letting it dry outside? if that doesn't work you should look into getting a good second hand one. maybe a mk3 one will fit?
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Always heard good things about the Newton Commercial parts if you are looking for a new replacement.
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A new one is the only way to go! The old one has 'worn' patches on the footwells as there hasn't been floor mats used on it and there's almost holes in the carpet its that bad! Has anyone had any experience with the VWHeritage carpet? Cheers for the Newton commercials name drop!
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....... Saying that, just looked at the one on VWHeritage, looks like there the same as newtons commercials!! Same pic!!.. Plus an extra £30 for the heritage one!
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I would check out a mk3 one first. they must be pretty close and you could probably get one from a breaker for pennies :wink:
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I would check out a mk3 one first. they must be pretty close and you could probably get one from a breaker for pennies :wink:
Or use an old stair carpet sprayed satin black. :rolleyes:
Another vote for Newton Commercial from me.
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I've been having a look around other forums and Newtons comes up again and again, so I'm thinking thats sold! As were on the subject(ish), what are people using for underlay? Can you just you the same stuff you put under the carpets in your house?
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You can but your car would be forever embarrassed. Head back to Newton and look what else they sell :wink:
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Just had a look at all new carpets and underlay from Newton Commercial Parts... £620 all in, not bad when you consider that's every bit of carpet sorted! :smiley:
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Whilst you are at it, see if you can get some matching carpet to cover the back of the rear seat.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/DSCF6208.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/DSCF6208.jpg.html)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/dubber36/DSCF6207.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/dubber36/media/DSCF6207.jpg.html)
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Finally got round to fitting the new carpet! Decided to go with newton commercials, and despite all the recommendations, its a thumbs down from me. Kinda wishing the £180 I've spent on the new carpet I'd have kept and thrown at getting the original carpet restored some how. Yes the newtons is moulded to the shape of the floor quite well, however it doesn't fit into the corners of the floor pans very well at all. There's a gap between the carpet and floor, and if you push it down so it sits into the corner as it should, it distorts the rest of the carpet and causes it to crease and pucker and go out of shape. Also the pre cut holes for seat runners, kick plate and the cap head bolt under the accelerator pedal dont align well at all and as a result exposes the underlay under the carpet. Also the thickness of the carpet feels thinner compared to the original. Again for £180 all in, very dissapointed!!
I will add some pics later so you can see what I mean!
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I would send it back and get a refund. it's no good if it don't fit right.
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If id have seen this ide have parted with a spare carpet that last I looked at it was mint.
Probally needs a good clean now though.
Shame to hear the carpet doesnt fit right