Wheel-Arch Carpeting

[Marantz2]

Hi guys, it's my first time carpeting the inside of a van. My local van conversion specialist advised that I shouldn't bother sound deadening my wheel arches and just carpet them instead, is this sound advice? Surely the clips and joints would be visable through the carpet if I dont. Please advise.

 

[Dellmassive]

Have a look at the video at the bottom of my post.

Carpeting 4way Stretch In The Rear - How I Done It.

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More stuff over here :

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Kit List And Stuff -- How I Done It & What I Use --
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[Marantz2]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

 

[OllieGBR]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

I added sound deadening. The wheel arches are probably less prone to vibrations and reverberations than the larger blank panels - however, all the video's I've watched, (from conversion 'specialists' and hobbyists) recommend sound deadening.
It still looks good too

 

[The Van Cave]

I too would recommend adding sound proofing, without it tyre noise from the rears is really noticeable.

 

[Skyliner33]

Sound deadening to the rears is often said to be better outside. It leaves a better surface for the carpet to be stuck to.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thank you for replying however it's not really a question of how to apply carpet to the arch but more of a question to the preparation beforehand and if I should sound deaden them or not?

Ok sure...

Here's another link you may find helpful.
Sound Deadening And Insulation -- How To Do It --

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[Ads_Essex]

..I shouldn't bother sound deadening my wheel arches ..


is this sound advice?

Six replies and no one laughs? Give the man a break, lads.