Hi guys,
I'm thinking about replacing the carpets (complete set) on my 405SEL ('77 - blue interior with velour) and am looking for some advice on the best way to proceed.
This has come about due to some water damage, and an attractively strong Aussie dollar which encourages purchases from the US!
The options I think I have are:
The carpet set from GAHH, with shipping, is roughly USD1,000 at the moment.
Some questions:
Other considerations - I'm not trying to bring this car up to concours levels here - this is a daily driver that I constantly try to improve, budget is certainly an issue.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Matt.
I'm thinking about replacing the carpets (complete set) on my 405SEL ('77 - blue interior with velour) and am looking for some advice on the best way to proceed.
This has come about due to some water damage, and an attractively strong Aussie dollar which encourages purchases from the US!
The options I think I have are:
- Buy the carpets directly from someone like GAHH and install myself
- Buy the carpets directly and have a pro install them
- Get a pro to do the whole lot
The carpet set from GAHH, with shipping, is roughly USD1,000 at the moment.
Some questions:
- Is it feasible for a non-pro to do this install job myself? (I've never attempted anything like it.) Or does this require so much hands-on experience it's not worth attempting?
- Will pro shops install materials you've bought elsewhere? What sort of $$ would a full carpet install like this cost?
- What sort of rough cost would having the shop provide the materials and install be?
- Does anyone have any recommendations for good and value for money trim shops? I've been in touch with John from Classic British and German but don't know of any others.
Other considerations - I'm not trying to bring this car up to concours levels here - this is a daily driver that I constantly try to improve, budget is certainly an issue.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Matt.