Help me pick an ACC carpet color for my khaki interior

[JM_TJ]

@UKTJ Yeah, I hadn’t either however I’m about to take all the carpeting out to put in the Noico sound deadening so I thought I might as well look at putting new carpet down as well. I’m planning on measuring the DB before and after so interested to see how much this will all change things.

@Nickgsjeep @Moab yeah, I’ve ordered the 80 Noico to line the tub before I but the carpet on. Moab, what do you mean by buckle? Also, the Loop is an option in America. It’s like the fabric they used in classic corvettes. Image below:

 

[UKTJ]

@UKTJ Yeah, I hadn’t either however I’m about to take all the carpeting out to put in the Noico sound deadening so I thought I might as well look at putting new carpet down as well. I’m planning on measuring the DB before and after so interested to see how much this will all change things.

@Nickgsjeep @Moab yeah, I’ve ordered the 80 Noico to line the tub before I but the carpet on. Moab, what do you mean by buckle? Also, the Loop is an option in America. It’s like the fabric they used in classic corvettes. Image below:

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Maybe you could let me know once you have pulled the OEM carpet if you think it could be relayed after adding the Noico.

 

[Weasellee]

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Looking to go for a set of ACC carpets after reading the glowing reviews for it on here. I'm trying to find the right carpet to match my Khaki interior. I'll be also installing black leather seats. It's not possible to order samples from ACC to London so I was wondering what you all thought would be the best match with the Khaki interior. Anyone with a Khaki interior get it installed in their Jeep? Here's the options I've narrowed down to:

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Prairie Tan

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Beige

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Silver

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Light Charcoal

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6049716&cc=1432231&jsn=60

ll drop a vote for charcoal

 

[UKTJ]

To answer my own question, looks like this guy added Noico then put his OEM carpet back.


@JM_TJ note at 2min 15 seconds what looks like (but clearly aren't) two metal cupholders on floor where front passenger seat would be. This must be what the cut out in rear floor carpet is for. Question is whether that is on drivers side on RHD.

 

[JM_TJ]

To answer my own question, looks like this guy added Noico then put his OEM carpet back.


@JM_TJ note at 2min 15 seconds what looks like (but clearly aren't) two metal cupholders on floor where front passenger seat would be. This must be what the cut out in rear floor carpet is for. Question is whether that is on drivers side on RHD.

Hmm, I wonder what those cut outs are?

re the OEM carpet, you can definitely relay it. I’m just looking at ACC to upgrade the comfort inside. I hate the cheap OEM carpet.

 

[williambmac]

Just seen they have another fabric called ‘loop’. Anyone know how it compares to Essex or Cutpile?

Also, how good is the mass backing? I was planning on putting down sound deadener but will that be redundant with the mass backing or will it further improve things?

you don't want "loop" style carpet for your jeep. 600 series loop was used in most passenger cars from the 40's thru the 70's.

The 800 series carpet is close to the original carpet, where the essex is a deeper/denser version of the 800 series.

The mass backing is supposed to help with noise.

You can always install the carpeting first to see if it cancels out the exterior noise to your liking.

 

[Kid Mechanic]

@JM_TJ note at 2min 15 seconds what looks like (but clearly aren't) two metal cupholders on floor where front passenger seat would be. This must be what the cut out in rear floor carpet is for. Question is whether that is on drivers side on RHD.

Where is the factory jack on RHD Jeeps? That’s the Jack placement area.

 

[zebra12]

Has anyone lifted the OEM carpet, fitted sound deadening and then put the OEM back? Is that possible, or would pulling the OEM carpet up trash it?

When I pulled my carpet it was a warm day, so I washed my carpet and mats with soap, a brush and a hose while it was out. I used a steam cleaner on the seats.

 

[JM_TJ]

Where is the factory jack on RHD Jeeps? That’s the Jack placement area.

Not sure, my TJ didn’t come with the factory jack. I’m actually looking for a replacement.

 

[JM_TJ]

you don't want "loop" style carpet for your jeep. 600 series loop was used in most passenger cars from the 40's thru the 70's.

The 800 series carpet is close to the original carpet, where the essex is a deeper/denser version of the 800 series.

The mass backing is supposed to help with noise.

You can always install the carpeting first to see if it cancels out the exterior noise to your liking.

I wouldn’t want it for style reasons or is not as good of a product? Intrigued by it because it looks (from the photos) a little sharper than Cut Pile or Essex. Haven’t seen it in the flesh though.

 

[williambmac]

I wouldn’t want it for style reasons or is not as good of a product? Intrigued by it because it looks (from the photos) a little sharper than Cut Pile or Essex. Haven’t seen it in the flesh though.

If you were restoring a 1955 chevrolet and wanted the correct type of carpeting, I would say go with the 600 series loop.
I do not think it would look correct in our Jeeps, and I don't think its quite as dense as the 800 series pile.

Years ago I was a sales manager for an automotive restoration company and we were a vendor for ACC, so I'm pretty familiar with their products.
I have used their 600 series carpeting in a couple old cars that I have owned and have been happy with it, but like I said
I don't think it would look right in a Jeep.

 

[MountaineerTom]

Not sure, my TJ didn’t come with the factory jack. I’m actually looking for a replacement.

I don’t know if this is a good one or not, just linking for reference. If you can’t find a factory Jack, something like this might be a good option. If you don’t have anything in the tray opposite of the battery (not sure if it’s the same on a RHD), you might be able to mount it there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000234ISK/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Moab]

This is not something I had really thought about before. My TJ has only done just over 40k miles and looks to have had thick rubber mats down all its life, so the carpet is in excellent condition.

But this thread has made me think about the benefit that f sound deadening. Has anyone lifted the OEM carpet, fitted sound deadening and then put the OEM back? Is that possible, or would pulling the OEM carpet up trash it?

You can for sure do that. I only replaced my original because it was trashed and stunk. The sound deadener is the biggest deadener. If that makes sense.

 

[Moab]

@UKTJ Yeah, I hadn’t either however I’m about to take all the carpeting out to put in the Noico sound deadening so I thought I might as well look at putting new carpet down as well. I’m planning on measuring the DB before and after so interested to see how much this will all change things.

@Nickgsjeep @Moab yeah, I’ve ordered the 80 Noico to line the tub before I but the carpet on. Moab, what do you mean by buckle? Also, the Loop is an option in America. It’s like the fabric they used in classic corvettes. Image below:

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The carpet, heat shield and sound deadener filled in the footwell so much. That when you put rubber deep dish floor mats down. They dont fit right. And the raised edges buckle.

Fyi the heat shield is by far the thickest. If u leave that out it may not be an issue.

 

[06lj]

Why are people picking ACC over Bedrug?

I was just about to pull the trigger on some Bedrug but this is a pretty nice-looking carpet. I'm just thinking Bedrug is going to do better when it gets wet but though RockAuto for me here in Canada ACC is a better price.

I have the Bedrug in my Jeep and the back of my F150. If it's going to see water I would go with bedrug over ACC. Water just rolls of it and it's super easy to clean. The Bedrug, however, has no insulation for noise or heat. If I were deciding again I would go with ACC but my Jeep doesn't get wet or muddy.

 

[UKTJ]

Where is the factory jack on RHD Jeeps? That’s the Jack placement area.

Just checked on mine, it is under driver seat, so that carpet cut out is the same for RHD as for LHD.

 

[Fishtaco]

Where is the factory jack on RHD Jeeps? That’s the Jack placement area.

The jack is under/behind the Drivers seat on the RHD so thats under USA passenger seat. I am surprised that it all fits in so well, mine looked like it had never even been touched before which is either a good sign or bad sign of maintenance! lol

 

[UKTJ]

The jack is under/behind the Drivers seat on the RHD so thats under USA passenger seat. I am surprised that it all fits in so well, mine looked like it had never even been touched before which is either a good sign or bad sign of maintenance! lol

Exactly the same with mine, prestine, lol.

 

[JM_TJ]

The carpet, heat shield and sound deadener filled in the footwell so much. That when you put rubber deep dish floor mats down. They dont fit right. And the raised edges buckle.

Fyi the heat shield is by far the thickest. If u leave that out it may not be an issue.

Ah okay, yeah, I’m just putting down the sound deadening. I’m hoping the mass backing will do a decent job on blocking a little heat.

 

[JM_TJ]

If you were restoring a 1955 chevrolet and wanted the correct type of carpeting, I would say go with the 600 series loop.
I do not think it would look correct in our Jeeps, and I don't think its quite as dense as the 800 series pile.

Years ago I was a sales manager for an automotive restoration company and we were a vendor for ACC, so I'm pretty familiar with their products.
I have used their 600 series carpeting in a couple old cars that I have owned and have been happy with it, but like I said
I don't think it would look right in a Jeep.

Ah okay, thanks for clarifying. Would you say that the Essex is worth the price difference over the standard Cut Pile?