AKIRA Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Hello, I need new carpeting for my Brats bed. I remember reading on the board that there is some different type carpeting used in brats, I don't remember it very well, something with the backing? I think it was you needed the right type or water didn't evaporate properly and helped cause rust. What kind is it and where do you think I can get some? -AK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 JCWhitney sells exact replacements for the interior BRAT carpeting. As for the bed, most people just spray Duraliner on it--it holds up much better and doesn't cause, or show, rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSNRG Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 The stock carpet is the breathable type. That allows it to dry out quickly so it doesn't rust. I think ShawnW was talking about this, or maybe Mr McBrat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIRA Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 How much would it cost to duraline it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 The cheapest I found was $300+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Yeah - it's rather expensive to do the spray on bed liner as Qman points out - apparently because of the shape of the bed, it's difficult to use their normal "drop down" masking equipment - so it's very tedious to do the back of the cab, and all those curved parts... GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogsubie Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 That probably depends on how much prep work you are willing to do. If you drop it off and they have to do all the prep work it'll cost you alot more than if all they have to do is wipe the prepped areas down and masking. Doing the prep work can save you lots of money and will also probably be done to a higher standard as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIRA Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 I'll just get some breathable carpet, If I say "breathable" at a store, will they know what I am talking about?, or does it have a more specific term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I put a Herculiner in my Brat myself for about $80. Don't know if it's as good as a comercial spray in liner, but I had enough in the gallon can to do three coats. I haven't seen a commercial job that's as thick as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I've seen the bed of northguy's brat and I think it looks pretty good, especially considering how much it cost to do. I also Herculinered the floor pan of my car, and it's quite easy to do, even for somebody like me who is a complete klutz with paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIRA Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 for 80 bucks, maybe but I won't have much left with the cost of repainting it and decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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