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got a 96 hilux surf that i was thinking about putting carpet on the bonnet, partly to hide the classic paint fade but mainly for resting bipods and that kinda stuff on without scratching it all up. anyone done the same to their vehicle and got some pictures? wanting a rough idea of what it would look like, also what kind of glue? is used to stick the carpet down, can it be easily taken of? does the carpet eventually fall apart from rain/mud etc? thanks for any answers
I’d use black close cell foam of about 6-10 mm thick
Hahaha.Ever been to the Waikato? Every second ute has carpet on the bonnet.
I'm not sure about glue removal, but I've never seen one with residue - maybe once you go axminster, you never go back...
If you choose to use carpet go with outdoor stuff so it stands up to the elements. And if it's glued down it aint coming off without a major shitfight I would think. If you want it removable then maybe go with tiedowns to hold it on.
I agree. You don't want carpet over your windscreen at 100 k's on a busy road!Quote:
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The ones I’ve seen had the carpet attached with para cord laced backwards and forwards under the bonnet.Quote:
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Marine carpet would probably be a good option
There is an outdoor carpet that starts off about 10-15mm thick and they roll and compress the hell out of it so it's dense as hell and ends up about 5mm thick. That's pretty impervious shit. There was another one called Altech ( might be spelled differently) which has raised ridges along it and you sometimes see it on stairs and ramps outside businesses. That stuff is pretty durable. I worked with a carper layer for a few months a few ( ok quite a few ) years ago.
Can you get a WOF with carpet on the bonnet?
The only thing I could think they would pull you up on is if it looked like it might fly off at speed
Some of the pig hunters down here have the local saddlery/canvas shop make up bonnet covers that are removable. Some sort of nice tidy clip or pocket system on the sides and bungees to the front.
You have to put a Metal Mulisha sticker on your back window and a box of Cody's on the back seat to make the carpet stick to the bonnet properly
Hot glue comes off with brake cleaner without a trace
In my experience the under hood temperature would probably be high enough to soften hot glue.Quote:
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your forgetting the pit viper sticker to go on the front window:XD:Quote:
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Easy to make a good detachable one, wish I still had a sewing machine! Cut a piece of canvas to the shape of your bonnet, maybe even another as the top, stitch together with a piece of fleece or whatever between. Fit a diagonal piece of webbing across each of the rear corners, about 250mm out from the corner. Do the same for the front, but add a slide buckle in to the middle of it. Bind all 4 edges with 20 or 25mm binding. Lift bonnet, place mat on top and slip webbing loops across the bottom/rear corners. Do the same at the top/front and cinch up the buckles. The buckles and loops then are hidden under the closed bonnet. Job done.
thanks for replies guys, everybody whos opinion i care about already thinks of me as a gun toting redneck bogan so im not to worried about that aspect, ahaha
Lol a green dick if you will :)
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i like this idea, thanks mateQuote:
Originally Posted by Husky1600
Good on ya mate....Own it :XD:
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use ados f2 glue and the rubber backed outdoor carpet or marine carpetQuote:
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And a big-arse set of R M Williams long horns on the back window and for extra point - an electric fence standard for a radio aerial!:yaeh am not durnk:Quote:
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6-8-10 small bolts with decent large flat washers acros the front will forever stop the chance of it lifting off at speed...once carpet is on,its staying on,resale value is was it is,carpet will always be there so a few wee holes drilled isnt going to change price,but wwill give piece of mind its not going to fly off.
Get a second bonnet from pick a part or a wrecker. If you're really lucky you'll track one down already carpeted and no worries about the colour...
The wrecker will give you a ten% discount if you have the required mullet, trucker cap and sleeveless Chiefs jersey on you.
Carpet on the bonnet? What's that... the honeymoon suite in southland?
Your wool would be to plush for a dicks bonnetQuote:
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Just use a Harris or other rubber feet type bipod. Can't see how the rubber feet would scratch the bonnet. Or get a square piece of rubber pad to put there. Would be quite slip resistant on a bonnet I would think.
Just be classy and get some good rubber floormats, chuck them on the bonnet when needed, couple of rachet straps if needed during off road adventures... Duel purpose
Shit I'd need to carry a decent stool or chair with me to get anywhere near my "honey moon suite"!Quote:
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YepQuote:
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