Having installed many ACC carpet kits the best thing to hold it down is Weldwood contact adhesive, but then you can’t easily remove it. You could maybe find an upholstery shop to sew the Velcro onto the carpet. I have also sewn pockets that hold rare earth magnets to the back of carpet I put in a race car for easy removal.
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I have a few of the longer bolts for the console since I ran into the same problem before.
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I have thought about sewing something on but the mass backing might make it tuff. I suppose I still might be able to do it. It doesn’t need much.
@Midnight LJR thanks for the review and photos. It kinda sucks about the fitment and finish issues. I saw @kmas0n review for a TJ and it seemed there were no fitment issues atleast at that time. I also remember seeing @L J post about two different kits for LJs, one cut to size and one that is cut larger that you have to trim. Not sure if this is still the case. I apologize if my comments earlier misled you in any way.
I still think ACC mass backed is a better solution long-term in terms of not putting something like Noico that can cause other issues later down the line. For other folks considering them, maybe an option to consider is to take this to an auto upholstery shop since they may have other tricks they know to get it fitting good?
I still think ACC mass backed is a better solution long-term in terms of not putting something like Noico that can cause other issues later down the line. For other folks considering them, maybe an option to consider is to take this to an auto upholstery shop since they may have other tricks they know to get it fitting good?
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I am happy with the choice. I got a cut to fit rear and a “drop in” for the front. Once I cut it. It now fits well. Was just more work than expected.
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I handed it to the upholstery shop and said call me when it is done. We started the install, I poked, prodded, smooshed, smoothed, was not pleased at all, said fuck it, took it to the shop.
I would buy a couple of the thin disc rare earth magnets, cut the vinyl backing so they would be flush to it, glue them to the back of the actual carpet with epoxy and call it a day. Don't be fooled by the ratings. 5 lbs of hold is more than plenty.
It would probably need to be done by a upholstery sewing machine or possibly a leather working machine. Those types of sewing machines can sew through very thick stuff.
Rare earth magnets are very cool, we have been experimenting with them at the shop I work at for a few years now. They provide a way to solve problems that normal fasters can’t. It’s impressive how well they hold.
I've got a few of the mountable versions that are polarity specific to connect to each other for dash panels and such where a normal latch isn't feasible. The problem is getting the force correct so you don't destroy the panel trying to remove it or it falls off.
I use some double-sided carpet tape. While not as plug-and-play as Velcro or magnets, I don't take the carpet out enough for it to be an issue.
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They can be tricky to work with. Sewing them into thing’s with them sticking to my sewing machine is always a challenge. We actually started using them because Ford used them to hold up the headliner in some crossover SUV. We figured out those magnets were powerful enough to hold carpet and panels in place while we fabricated them.
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With RTT attempt #3. That's poor packing and seems like they'll be learning a few ways to better their product from you.
Their website says it's ABS so I don't know if JB Weld is the right way to go, I guess it depends what type of repair you want? You'll get plenty of ideas searching ABS repair if nobody has any input here.