Replacing Carpet in 4th Gen FBody

[Need4Camaro]

I had a shop replace the carpet in my Firebird and it turned out very nice but, I'm vowing to never let a shop ever...ever...touch my car again - per this thread: http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=104970

Anyway... I picked up a 1999 Camaro Z28 for a decent amount and it runs fine, but the carpet was recently replaced and has lumps all over it. I need to fix it but am unsure on what the real key in to successful carpet replacement is, what needs to be done?

[ssms5411]

Re: Replacing Carpet in 4th Gen FBody

You could try a heat gun , when I did mine years ago it turned out pretty good no lumps. But I laid it out and let it sit for a few days before installing it in the car. But I also got the lightweight carpet since I was doing sound deadening material throughout the car I didn't want the extra padding of stock carpet. Also being in AZ , the inside of the car would be way past 120 degrees so I would assume that would help in expanding the carpet out. So thats why I would try a heat gun to see if it helps.