Carpet options
- Thread starter GJM
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If it' brown, it's Mortlake most cars had this. Less common are Silver Birch, red and black.
No one makes a perfect Mortlake match. It's mainly brown but has grey, green and yellow hues. Almost like someone put a tweed suit in a blender. I have the sample and one of the synthetic colours is not too bad a match can't remember which though.
No one makes a perfect Mortlake match. It's mainly brown but has grey, green and yellow hues. Almost like someone put a tweed suit in a blender. I have the sample and one of the synthetic colours is not too bad a match can't remember which though.
Dynamat is vibration control. Most of the P6 is fairly thick metal and doesn't benefit so much. The exception being the trans tunnel, especially the front and where the exhaust is in the boot. You can be quite sparing with this. If the existing black stuff isn't stuck on properly any more then you'll need to remove it. What you need really is a barrier layer. This is often "mass loaded vinyl" MVL.
You need to read up on this otherwise you spend a lot of money and add a lot of weight wihout achieving much.
You need to read up on this otherwise you spend a lot of money and add a lot of weight wihout achieving much.
There's a lot to be said for modern man-made fibres in car carpet, especially in an old car where they may get damp. You won't get any car this side of a Rolls with wool these days.
Soundproofing is the single most frustrating exercise you can do in a car. It's very difficult to do and then determine objectively if you've achieved anything substantial.
It's also pointless if you don't sort out any old tyres or worn suspension first.
Soundproofing is the single most frustrating exercise you can do in a car. It's very difficult to do and then determine objectively if you've achieved anything substantial.
It's also pointless if you don't sort out any old tyres or worn suspension first.
In the past i have bought some carpets for a Rover P5B but was not really happy with the fitment. Now i am restoring another P5B and had bought an old Singer hand sewing machine for Euro 60,- and made the carpets myself. Did not have any expericence with a sewing machine but these old Singers are simple machines and can handle carpet + binding
And this is the old Singer which can handle carpet, leather and other fabrics which a modern non industrial cannot handle
A fair bit of patience and time is needed
Peter
And this is the old Singer which can handle carpet, leather and other fabrics which a modern non industrial cannot handle
A fair bit of patience and time is needed
Peter
To add an alternative to the discussion, I have recently been hearing good things about Tech Auto carpets. See website here:
Classic Carpet Set Made to Order in Tufted Deep Pile for Rover P6 All
They also offer hessian-backed carpets (albeit with vinyl binding), but their colour range is bigger. There is a colour called 'New Ochre' which looks a reasonable representation of Mortlake Brown (more so than Coverdale's Kensington 'Wheat' to my eye). They are also substantially cheaper (£180-£280) compared to Coverdale (£430-£630).
I know the mantra is usually 'pay cheap, get cheap', but Coverdale's prices are are at least double what they were 8-10 years ago, which leaves me intrigued about Tech Autos.
A few people have told me the Coverdale carpets (even the top of the range Kensington) aren't a direct quality match for the original wool blend, so they may not necessarily represent the best value for money. Tech Autos are also handmade in the UK.
I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of Tech Autos quality and service.
Classic Carpet Set Made to Order in Tufted Deep Pile for Rover P6 All
They also offer hessian-backed carpets (albeit with vinyl binding), but their colour range is bigger. There is a colour called 'New Ochre' which looks a reasonable representation of Mortlake Brown (more so than Coverdale's Kensington 'Wheat' to my eye). They are also substantially cheaper (£180-£280) compared to Coverdale (£430-£630).
I know the mantra is usually 'pay cheap, get cheap', but Coverdale's prices are are at least double what they were 8-10 years ago, which leaves me intrigued about Tech Autos.
A few people have told me the Coverdale carpets (even the top of the range Kensington) aren't a direct quality match for the original wool blend, so they may not necessarily represent the best value for money. Tech Autos are also handmade in the UK.
I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of Tech Autos quality and service.
I'm just about to order a set of mats for my Oxford & the gearbox section of carpet (80% wool) from these people:
Hamilton Classic Limited - Premium Car Covers and Marquees
I normally like original but it's very hard to find it for the Farina's.
Hamilton Classic Limited - Premium Car Covers and Marquees
I normally like original but it's very hard to find it for the Farina's.