Topic: Carpet install advice

[68 S Code]

When installing the carpet and screws/seat belt bolts what is the best way to punch holes so as not to wind the material around screws. Ice pick or awl? Thought I read it should be punched from back side but that seems impossible at rocker panels,

[TLea]

I push a large nail through the hole to mark it then use an old soldering iron to burn hole through

[bryancobb]

I push a large nail through the hole to mark it then use an old soldering iron to burn hole through

EGGZACKLY!!!  Only I use a good one, not an old one!  LOL

[68 S Code]

Thanks for the advice. I presume you use the soldering iron to melt the loops to keep them from winding around the screw? Good idea.

[TLea]

not only to melt the carpet from fraying but also to make a nice clean hole

[bryancobb]

NO!

Let the hot tip melt the hole, enlarge the hole, and fuse the yarn so it doesn't unravel.  Don't touch a drill or hole cutter.

[68 S Code]

Got it.