Sound-deadening & Carpet-lining wheel arches.

[David Robinson]

Hi,

My lining carpet has arrived from Mega Van Mats today, I've read the guide but I can't tell whether it is recommending to do the wheel arches as part of the one piece used for the side, or to do it with a separate piece.

Any suggestions?

 

[Dellmassive]

I would say do it as a separate piece . . . . but haven't seen the instructions your referring too.

 

[Absolut5]

Hi,

My lining carpet has arrived from Mega Van Mats today, I've read the guide but I can't tell whether it is recommending to do the wheel arches as part of the one piece used for the side, or to do it with a separate piece.

Any suggestions?

Start top at the B pillar and work towards the back, all in one piece, gently pulling and pushing into place

 

[David Robinson]

Thanks both.

Two opposite views there though!!

I'm going to give it a go tomorrow, I think I'll play it by ear, I'll have a go at one piece and bail out and switch to two if I need to.

On a related subject I'm going to have to take the rear seatbelt off to do it, @Dellmassive I've seen you posted the torque settings for re-installing the front seatbelt. Would you mind confirming the settings for the rear belt are the same?

 

[Dellmassive]

're the carpet... I've only done my own vans so get some other opinions before you start..

And I'll dig out the seatbelt settings whennin back in the office.

 

[David Robinson]

Brilliant, thanks a lot

 

[carlg]

I did my arch first https://www.t6forum.com/attachments/imag2276-jpg.4385/

 

[richi]

I did mine all in one hit as @Absolut5 says,no joins anywhere.It was quite easy just took a while and heaps of cups of tea

 

[Dellmassive]

bit more info here >>>>>

Carpeting 4way Stretch In The Rear - How I Done It.



Dellmassive`s -- "how I Done It" -- Thread

 

[Marantz2]

Hi guys, it's my first time carpeting the inside of a van. My local van conversion specialist advised that I shouldn't bother sound deadening my wheel arches and just carpet them instead, is this sound advice? Surely the clips and joints would be visable through the carpet if I dont. Please advise.

 

[Dellmassive]

Have a look at the video at the bottom of my post.

Carpeting 4way Stretch In The Rear - How I Done It.

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More stuff over here :

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[Marantz2]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

 

[OllieGBR]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

I added sound deadening. The wheel arches are probably less prone to vibrations and reverberations than the larger blank panels - however, all the video's I've watched, (from conversion 'specialists' and hobbyists) recommend sound deadening.
It still looks good too

 

[The Van Cave]

I too would recommend adding sound proofing, without it tyre noise from the rears is really noticeable.

 

[Skyliner33]

Sound deadening to the rears is often said to be better outside. It leaves a better surface for the carpet to be stuck to.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

Ok sure...

Here's another link you may find helpful.
Sound Deadening And Insulation -- How To Do It --

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[Ads_Essex]

..I shouldn't bother sound deadening my wheel arches ..


is this sound advice?

Six replies and no one laughs? Give the man a break, lads.

 

[soxley]

I’ve just placed an order placed for sound-deadening materials from deadening.co.uk (BTW the T56MODS code still works for 10% off). I’m following the Coombe Vally Campers guide as per their YouTube video (2m Silent Coat followed by Dodo Thermal Liner).

My cunning plan is to get the sound-deadening done asap and then carpet line later once I’ve sorted a bunch of electrical/audio bits.

The area I expect most challenges with is the wheel arches. Any tips on how best to approach the curved arch shape, and on cutting/application to get a smooth finish?

 

[DaveD]

I’ve just placed an order placed for sound-deadening materials from deadening.co.uk (BTW the T56MODS code still works for 10% off). I’m following the Coombe Vally Campers guide as per their YouTube video (2m Silent Coat followed by Dodo Thermal Liner).

My cunning plan is to get the sound-deadening done asap and then carpet line later once I’ve sorted a bunch of electrical/audio bits.

The area I expect most challenges with is the wheel arches. Any tips on how best to approach the curved arch shape, and on cutting/application to get a smooth finish?

Don't overthink it, you don't need 100% coverage to achieve the desired results. I did mine externally, i.e by removing the wheel arch liners to allow access, but others have done internally too or instead.

 

[DXX]

It’s worth doing the steel arch but far more noise reduction is achieved by doing the all four wheel arch liners - have a search on ‘sound deadening‘ on the Forum.