P15 Trunk Mat

[Robin (UK)]

Having just taken it out to get some repair work done on the trunk floor, the original trunk mat almost disintegrated.
So I've been working on a replacement and this is a picture of work in progress.
The 'grained' material on the inner fender is called hardura felt. It seems to bend and stretch quite nicely, so should be a nice fit when it's glued into place.

Everything still needs more trimming, shaping and pushing into place, but I'm pleased with how it's looking.

Edited May 12, 2016 by Robin (UK)

[Worden18]

That's looking really nice.  The mat in my car's trunk is original, and in really bad shape.  Looks like you have an awesome replacement there 

[rb1949]

Always a project to keep busy. Is it close to the original 'rib' design? Looks easy to sweep out. I just bought one that's a pretty good fit. Hoping to be careful, the cut-out for the spare will stay attached, yet lay down in the well for protection.

[Robin (UK)]

Is it close to the original 'rib' design?

It has 6mm 'ribs' and looks OK, but I've found another rubber matting that is extremely close to the original rib design, with small lines between the wide ribs.

Apparently that's used in tractors.

It'll be a couple of months before the supplier has new stock, so I've gone with this in the meantime.

Good luck with your cutting!

 

[Don Coatney]

Robin, Have you considered using a heat gun to assist in massaging out the wrinkles and bulges? I did this with the rubber mats in my daily driver and it worked well. 

[Robin (UK)]

Robin, Have you considered using a heat gun to assist in massaging out the wrinkles and bulges? I did this with the rubber mats in my daily driver and it worked well. 

Yes, Don. That's my plan.

At the moment, I'm still getting all the shapes right.

Nothing's glued in yet, it's all just pushed into place.