Carpet Dye or Carpet Replacement

[azzar0]

Hi,

I am interested in restoring color in the carpet of my 98 Boxster. The interior is Porsche red leather / carpet with black dash / console.

What would you recommend - spray paint the carpet using something like this: http://www.customfinishes.com/Vinyl-Carpet-Dye.htm

or replacing the entire carpet?

For replacement - where can I find original Porsche carpet? What about after-market that fits? Is it easy to pull the existing carpet out?

TIA,

Julian.

[Chris_in_NH]

i know that someone recently replaced their entire carpet. i can't remember who it was or how much it cost, but it has been done and there are manufacturers that make replacement Boxster carpet kits. i'm sure you could get one from a dealer, although it would probably be super-expensive.

give Sunset Imports a call/email. see what they charge. their prices are usually very low compared to the other dealers.

also, look at the companies that make replacement floor mats for the Boxster. (Lloyd's, etc.)

as far as the carpet dye, you might try it on a hidden piece of carpet to see if you like it. the concern that i'd have with a dye is possible color variation/splotchy-ness, etc. since dye is cheaper than a whole new carpet, try that first and if you like it, then problem solved! ;)

[Aron in TO]

You might also try looking/asking on the Boxster Spec Racing board. Someone there might have a carpet set avaliable that they've removed when stripping their interior.

http://boxcar-racing.com/forum/

Edited July 21, 2007 by Aron in TO