Daboy3000 Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 I have hit a dead end and just can't find some matching carpet material. I am looking to cover a printed centre console delete so it can't be too thick. I have ordered samples from automotive carpet companies but their greys seem to use a blend of dark and light fibres to achieve the greys but none come close to matching. Has anyone got any ideas or sources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Any carpets from other VAG makes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Take a run into your local Carpet Warehouse and take a look through their carpet swatches. I know for a fact they usually have an obsolete book or two kicking around. Cross their palm with silver and Robert is your father's brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Daboy3000 said: I have hit a dead end and just can't find some matching carpet material. I am looking to cover a printed centre console delete so it can't be too thick. I have ordered samples from automotive carpet companies but their greys seem to use a blend of dark and light fibres to achieve the greys but none come close to matching. Has anyone got any ideas or sources? Get a lighter carpet and use a misting of black paint to get the colour right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Buy something like a used boot or frunk carpet and cut to suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 It will be a few weeks, but I will have two grey door cards with carpet bottom halves and no speaker holes after doing my upgrade to door speakers. Might give you enough material. Send me the size you need and I'll see if they could work for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 Would you be able to cut it out of a piece that got across the rear bulkhead? It’s a big piece, don’t know if it’s the same style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 I got some really good stuff on ebay. Quick search https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403935408075?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=AsoYNW6VSYu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=wgcsJWNrSdu&var=673816728623&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted October 8, 2023 Report Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Would you be able to cut it out of a piece that got across the rear bulkhead? It’s a big piece, don’t know if it’s the same style. That would be an excellent source material if you can get one from a breaker. If not listed, drop a note to Steve Strange on eBay at Douglas Valley Breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T911UK Posted October 9, 2023 Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 Try Dave at Southbound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted October 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 21 hours ago, EXY said: Take a run into your local Carpet Warehouse and take a look through their carpet swatches. I know for a fact they usually have an obsolete book or two kicking around. Cross their palm with silver and Robert is your father's brother. Great idea but household floor carpet will be too think I think. 19 hours ago, greenman986s said: Buy something like a used boot or frunk carpet and cut to suit? Wrong fabric and colour. Boot carpet is rough and very dark grey. 18 hours ago, ½cwt said: It will be a few weeks, but I will have two grey door cards with carpet bottom halves and no speaker holes after doing my upgrade to door speakers. Might give you enough material. Send me the size you need and I'll see if they could work for you. I have tried removing carpet from an old door card before, it tends to fall apart trying to seperate it as the glue is very old and strong. Not hundred percent sure on size as I would like to source some carpet before committing to buying the delete kit. 18 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Would you be able to cut it out of a piece that got across the rear bulkhead? It’s a big piece, don’t know if it’s the same style. Too thick 16 hours ago, MickH said: I got some really good stuff on ebay. Quick search https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403935408075?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=AsoYNW6VSYu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=wgcsJWNrSdu&var=673816728623&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Ordered these exact samples, miles from the original in every way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted October 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, T911UK said: Try Dave at Southbound Thanks. Just emailed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I've run across a guy on Facebook that 3D prints his own centre console delete kit. He's a bit pricey if I remember but if it's decently printed and matches the rest of the plastics (grey or black etc) then that may look just as good as a delete kit with a matched colour of carpet. I'll see if I can spot him in my feed and will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 He’s on here Somewhere… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasz Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Thats someone else not me. He is doing the same print but at a much higher resolution than me and with a few modifications - so they look nice bare. Mine are lower resolution and half the price, but need to be covered in carpet unless you like the 3d-printed look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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