Rear cargo carpets

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Jul 15, 2002 9:55 pm

Hello,I made a carpet for my cargo area using what they call an "outdoor" carpet. On one side it is a short "felt" carpet and the underside is a rubber compound. It is exactly like the little carpet that is in the storage bin in front of the cup holders. The colour fits perfectly. I made the patern by cutting the carpet to a ruff shape and then using a chalk to trace out the contour. I used scissors instead of a knife and it made a much nicer (smooth) cut. I also made small carpets for the two storage bins in the rear cargo area. It looks stock and protects against scratches.I had offered (in another post) to make some if anybody wanted but I guess I might as well just tell you guys how to do it and you can then have as much fun as I did instead! I bought the material at my local home hardware store and it cost 16$ a yard. The only problem with it is that since it isn't very thick, the edges tend to curl a little and it slips out of position. The only other carpet I found that could fit my needs cost 18$ a foot?!!! but the carpet was really thick. My next project will be to design a carpet that will also protect the folded seats and could convert to only protecting the rear. I would also like to find a way to tie it down so it doesn't move as much. I'll keep you guys posted. Also, please tell me how your projects went so we can improve the design.Ryan

d_m_kolb · Post by **d_m_kolb** » Mon Jul 15, 2002 11:13 pm

Posts moved from (Diecast model of Vibe)Lori19 wrotequote:I know Kev, great minds think alike! I answered your Topic "Hey There All". I am going to go to this rug place I know to have a black rug made to protect the cargo area. $20 beats the $69 one on the Pontiac site! Love the V!biggdogg173 wrotequote:Yes great minds do think alike. I went to look at carpet for the back this past weekend. I was think of going with grey instead of black. I figure it should only be about $20. I'm heading to the home depot this weekend to pick up some carpet. The tough part will be making the pattern so it looks good and fits in right. Lori19 wrotequote:I figured I would go with the black since the rest of the carpet is black. Here's a tip on how to make a pattern. If you have a Rite Aid or CVS by you, they sell this big cardboard in all sorts of colors called oaktag. It's for kids to do projects with. Buy a few sheets of that and tape them together. Lay in out in the cargo area and use a utility knife or Exacto knife to cut the cardboard to fit snug against the side walls. When you are happy with the fit of the cardboard, trace the outline onto the back of the carpet. Use the utility knife to cut the carpet. Just make sure to mark the side of the cardboard that is facing you when you fit it, because you will have to trace it to the carpet using the reverse side. Hey, it worked for me when I did a small bathroom, gotta work for an easy space like the cargo area! After I do mine, I am taking it back to the carpet place to have them bind the edge all around so it don't fray. Maybe in the future Pontiac or some one will come out with an embroidered patch that we can glue on. MikeMLS wrotequote:Lori,Great idea about making a cargo carpet for the vibe.Brator wrotequote:Another material that would work good is sort of a rubber material or foam material. Just an Idea.Lori19 wrotequote:I thought of the rubber first, but then realized that a pointed item like a box might get snagged and not slide easy. I thought of the foam, but that would have to have some kind of cover on it if it was thick like an inch. If it was thin, like Â¼", it would rip real easy. The best would be a moulded plastic "bed cover" like they make for pick up trucks. I guess the Vibe is just too new for certain stuff! We are on our own kids!

biggdogg173 · Post by **biggdogg173** » Thu Jul 25, 2002 11:58 pm

I made a carpet for mine last weekend. Turned out pretty well. I went with the black carpet to go with my monotone Abyss. The stuff I used was a little thinner than indoor outdoor carpet and the whole carpet cost under $10 at the local Home Depot.

Lori19 · Post by **Lori19** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 2:17 am

It would be nice if Santa bought me an official one for Christmas!I am a very good girl!

ullbergm · Post by **ullbergm** » Sun Aug 18, 2002 9:43 pm

Here is what im planing on doing:I'm going to make a floor mat that has extra pieces that you can fold up on the sides to protect the interior (doors, seats, etc.) as well as the floor.Has anybody done this already?I figure that i can put some hooks on the back to hook into the cargo cover hooks, and probably something that will attach to around the headrests.The reason i want this is that i was hauling a spool of wire that took up pretty much the whole back of the vibe when i had the seats folded down. I had to use a big blanket to keep if from scratching the doors/walls..

vibegirl · Post by **vibegirl** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 12:09 pm

For those of you who haven't bought your Vibe yet, it was quite easy to talk my car dealer into throwing a free cargo mat into the deal. Others have mentioned this too in another thread.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Mon Aug 19, 2002 8:25 pm

I bought the mat myself because I had the dealer throw in the 6-disc in-dash CD changer for free. I didn't have the heart to ask for a free mat as well. I must admit, the factory mat is very nice.

mu_ohio · Post by **mu_ohio** » Tue Aug 20, 2002 11:36 am

I would love to get the mat also for Christmas. I'm really impressed that they do stiching on the front ones. I've been in cars costing twice as much that don't have floor mats with that nice of stiching.

pellmellus · Post by **pellmellus** » Wed Aug 21, 2002 8:56 am

I bought a 3x5 rubber bottom carpet at SAM's Club (a carpet probably intended for a doorway). Fits the back perfectly when the seats are down.

Pump233ca · Post by **Pump233ca** » Sat Aug 24, 2002 8:33 pm

I bought a 3 by 5 chunk at our Local Candian Tire Store....cut it to fit the rear area..looks stock..even left a flap for the seat tether..if now I could only teach my dogs to step over the rear bumper....have a Bumper protecter as well...."Good Investment"

pellmellus · Post by **pellmellus** » Wed Aug 28, 2002 8:15 am

Also, Kmart sells a rubber mat made for SUVs that works fine with the Vibe.

Aquasax · Post by **Aquasax** » Tue Sep 03, 2002 7:54 pm

Has Anyone considered making a carpet with slots cut out for the tracks in the floor? I use the tie downs a lot, but would also like to put some type of mat in there. Thoughts? is it possible?

JenniferMcLaughlin · Post by **JenniferMcLaughlin** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:49 am

My dad works in a paper factory and they make carpets with left out material which is discarded as waste during paper manufacturing. It is very plain but long lasting.