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You need to cut the pieces first, then apply the adhesive, then use a wall paper roller to iron the wrinkles out.

Over cut the pieces about an inch on each seam. Then use a sharp utility knife (sheet rock knife) to fit the seams.

I found that using indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive, dabbed on with a 2" brush works really well.

It dries at the correct rate so that you can use it to hold the carpet in place in the center of the piece and work the carpet to where you want it.

Don't wait to get the wrinkles out until later. The stuff sets up in a matter of minutes.

This must be the type of adhesive the factory used? It holds the carpet in tight like it is molded to the car.

You need about a quart to do the job and you can get it in Home Depot for about $12 a quart.

It is not a liquid and not a gel. It is more like a paste.


There is another process that I have seen to press the carpet into place in shapes like this but it involves either small marbles or shot (bee-bees or buck shot).

You would need to have enough of either to fill the compartment completely and it is probably a 50 gallon drum of either. The rear truck would need two drums. Good luck on finding those.