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Posted by: xsurfer Sep 13 2014, 10:27 AM

Who sells the closest to original carpet for a 914-6?
My carpet is 88k miles old

Thanks

Gene

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 13 2014, 12:41 PM

What kind of shape is your current set in? Is it the original carpet? Look for a company in your area that cleans FINE carpets in their facility. Not a wall to wall in house carpet cleaner.

Posted by: xsurfer Sep 13 2014, 01:04 PM

Carpet is original 1971 tan. Worn, fades, plastic heel protector is cracked. Needs replacement

QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 13 2014, 11:41 AM)

Posted by: Harpo Sep 13 2014, 04:16 PM

World upholstery and trim did mine very nice but not cheap

David

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Sep 13 2014, 04:37 PM

Good luck finding tan/beige that even remotely resembles OEM... I've been unable to. AA has a very nice set that's close, but not quite exact. If you can figure out who makes it for them you can probably order direct from them & save a lot of $kins. Pictured is the AA set in my 6.


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Posted by: dem Sep 13 2014, 05:48 PM

Search the archives for "brown carpet" and a bunch of samples and images will show up (including the tans/beiges)

Basically as noted, nothing is going to match the factory perfectly, neither the carpet or trim/etc.

The "german loop" carpet materials are definitely much nicer than the domestics and cut piles.

This was my kit from James, made with german loop.

Posted by: xsurfer Sep 14 2014, 07:55 AM

Thanks Guys! I searched the web but couldn't find the correct carpet. I now know that the color currently made.

Thanks

Gene

Posted by: xsurfer Sep 14 2014, 08:06 AM

Thanks Guys! I searched the web but couldn't find the correct carpet. I now know that the color currently made.

Thanks

Gene

Posted by: GregAmy Sep 15 2014, 11:17 AM

QUOTE(xsurfer @ Sep 14 2014, 10:06 AM)

Posted by: CptTripps Sep 15 2014, 11:28 AM

If your old set is still in good physical shape, just take them all out, cut your own, and replace it all. I made templates off of mine, and will have the areas bound by a local upholstery shop. There are a LOT of resources online that you can buy yards of decent automotive carpet.

PLEASE don't just go to Home Depot and buy patio carpet. It's not the same.

Posted by: bembry Sep 15 2014, 05:42 PM

That looks great--Who is James? How can I get this?

QUOTE(dem @ Sep 13 2014, 04:48 PM)

Search the archives for "brown carpet" and a bunch of samples and images will show up (including the tans/beiges)

Basically as noted, nothing is going to match the factory perfectly, neither the carpet or trim/etc.

The "german loop" carpet materials are definitely much nicer than the domestics and cut piles.

This was my kit from James, made with german loop.

Posted by: r_towle Sep 15 2014, 08:33 PM

Try Autos International

They do many 356 cars with Original German weave...

Stoddards may also have some of the carpet.

Posted by: akellym May 2 2016, 12:35 PM

I've sent a couple of messages to 914rubber but I'm not getting a reply. I'm looking for black German loop carpet OEM or as close as I can get.

Thanks!

Posted by: Heeltoe914 May 2 2016, 01:08 PM

Well maybe I'm just cheap. What I would consider doing Gene is finding a giant tub, wash bucket a bottle of Simple Green a scrub brush and some gloves you will be surprised how nice they could come out.. The only thing you can't change is if they are sun faded. It's worth a try in my opinion especially for an original six... Even black/ grey carpet is still hard to get original match..

Posted by: Mikey914 May 2 2016, 11:35 PM

QUOTE(akellym @ May 2 2016, 11:35 AM)

Posted by: rgalla9146 May 3 2016, 06:06 AM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 15 2014, 10:33 PM)

Posted by: Biggles May 3 2016, 02:49 PM

if you're that stuck and want to go the distance, try Southbound in the UK who have a very good reputation:

www.southboundtrimmers.com/

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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 15 2014, 10:33 PM)

Try Autos International

They do many 356 cars with Original German weave...

Stoddards may also have some of the carpet.

I agree....
There is no way to match original material.
Buy running material (as used in 356s) from Autos Int. or Stoddard in a complimentary color, then have it bound (the edges finished in a appropriate color)

Posted by: Mikey914 May 4 2016, 12:25 AM

QUOTE(akellym @ May 2 2016, 11:35 AM)

Posted by: Mikey914 May 4 2016, 12:27 AM

The domestic black I have is less expensive but you have a hard time telling the difference between the domestic and imported. The German is more dense, and has a better backing to it, but is it worth 2x the materials cost..... Maybe?


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