Date:         Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:06:03 -0700
Reply-To:     "Joe T." <vanagon85@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Joe T." <vanagon85@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
Comments: To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <j2sccd73a11004171351r7ad507d1n1825dcd2f71a9469@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Roger,

This was in a regular old upright washer on delicate.

Joe T.

On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote:

> dear carpet cleaner / bagger
> front load or upright washer???
> yours
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Joe T. <vanagon85@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Last spring I took out the front carpet and put the whole thing in the
>> clothes washer on cold/gentle cycle with a little bit of detergent.  It
>> came
>> out looking brand new.
>>
>> Joe T.
>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Michael Sullivan
>> > <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > > Going to start the aux battery and sound system upgrade this weekend.
>> >  Would
>> > > like tips on what to NOT do regarding removing carpet from front area
>> and
>> > > re-install tips. Will be cleaning it and tracing out while removed.
>> >
>> > I recall removing the carpet from the front footwell/shifter area
>> > being straight forward. Remove the little plastic screw caps. I can't
>> > remember if the heater panel needs to come off. The carpet comes out
>> > as a giant pre-formed piece. Hose down and scrub with cleaner of
>> > choice and air dry.
>> >
>> > On that note, I'd also be interested in what type of adhesive to use
>> > to re-stick carpet, particularly the pieces covering the wheel
>> > arch/seat pedestal. Something non-permanent to allow for removal
>> > later. Seems to me i've used rubber cement and/or spray adhesive in
>> > the past. Just wondering if there's something better that's widely
>> > available.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > James V
>> > 86 Syncro Westy, etc.
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Joe T.
>> '85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2
>>
>
>
>
> --
> roger w
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--
Joe T.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy Subie 2.2