Carpet choosing for RMW

Has anyone seen both or used both the ACC regular cut pile vs the mass backing version? I don't know what the OEM has as the carpet and seats are still in the car.

Any difference in fit or ease of installation?

I have used the top grade carpeting in my car, and it was relatively easy to install.

Buy the better one.

I have used both of them and there is a difference. Use the mass back for the main area and the regular one for the cargo area.

94Woody wrote:

I have used both of them and there is a difference. Use the mass back for the main area and the regular one for the cargo area.

Thanks Woody great information. I am lucky in that the cargo area is in very good shape so just the front to do. Mass back it is for me, I think.

booster wrote:

94Woody wrote:

I have used both of them and there is a difference. Use the mass back for the main area and the regular one for the cargo area.

Thanks Woody great information.  I am lucky in that the cargo area is in very good shape so just the front to do.  Mass back it is for me, I think.

The mass back will fit much better than the stuff without it. I used regular on my current wagon and there are visible gaps in some places where it meets trim pieces. If I decide to keep the car it will be changed out soon.

The new carpet just looks so much better....

94Woody wrote:

booster wrote:

94Woody wrote:

I have used both of them and there is a difference. Use the mass back for the main area and the regular one for the cargo area.

Thanks Woody great information.  I am lucky in that the cargo area is in very good shape so just the front to do.  Mass back it is for me, I think.

The mass back will fit much better than the stuff without it. I used regular on my current wagon and there are visible gaps in some places where it meets trim pieces. If I decide to keep the car it will be changed out soon.

The new carpet just looks so much better....

I am confused. You said mass back for main area and regular for rear and said regular was a problem. So what is the carpet in the pic and is it the area with the problem?

Don't confuse yourself. I said regular/non mass back for the rear and that is the regular/non mass back carpet in the rear in that picture. It fits perfectly.

Regular carpet fit just fine in the front as well....



Since it is thinner than the factory stuff there are some air gaps against certain trim parts that only I notice because I know they are there. The Mass Back carpet is thicker and fills those gaps. Also hold it shape slightly better because it is heavier.

I recommend unrolling it and letting it sit out for some time before installing. Also take your time when installing and get it in place the best you can BEFORE trimming anything. I failed to do that and my end result was not the greatest.

You had just lost me when you said it had gaps with regular carpet and then showed the area in the pic that didn't have gaps. Clear now.

How much extra length is there in the front section?

When we replaced the carpet in the wife's 454SS, I think it was ACC carpet, it was several feet longer then necessary in, mainly in the front. Seemed like enough for an extended cab truck but all the material was in front of the foot area. Was a huge pain in the butt to fit in a regular cab pickup... Very difficult to get in place to figure out where to trim until ot was close in size. End results were very nice, just lots of trimming to get it to fit without taking too much off. We actually left it a little long up the firewall area for a more finished look. A foot extra would have been sufficient!

If memory serves I didn’t have to cut anything from the front. It just needed some trimming on the sides.

Had more problems with mass back carpet because I was clueless and didn’t install it properly. Did not realize until AFTER I started cutting pieces from it.

Not sure if this belongs here or in a new thread:

I have looked and have not found a list of ACC colors vs. RM/B-Body interior colors. Now that I have graduated to two RMWs, both of which will need new carpet, I'd love to pull that together. For those who have done it, can you let us know what you went with and if you think it was a good match to the original?

e.g., Blue interior = ACC Essex 1017A Lapis Blue
Beige interior = [Beige]/[Cream]/[Caramel]/[Prarie Tan]?
Burgundy interior = ?

We just got ours for the 96 RMW and got medium beige in cutpile with mass backing. It is darker than the stock tan, but that was intentional to make it less dirt showing over time and put some darker color lower in the cabin which we like.

Lots more colors to choose from with cut pile compared to Essex.

https://www.accmats.com/material-color/flooring/

booster wrote:

We just got ours for the 96  RMW and got medium beige in cutpile with mass backing.  It is darker than the stock tan, but that was intentional to make it less dirt showing over time and put some darker color lower in the cabin which we like.

Lots more colors to choose from with cut pile compared to Essex.

https://www.accmats.com/material-color/flooring/

@booster, this is a helpful post. A few questions:

1. Except for the color, did the plush cut pile ( as opposed to Ultra-Plush Cutpile) match the appearance/feel of the OEM carpet?

2. Did you get a sample of the 8295 Medium Doe Skin, which I believe is the closest to OEM?

3. Did the mass backing carpet fit well, and was it easy to install?

It'd be great to see before/after (with your 8835 medium beige) photos, if you have any.

Thanks a lot!

Wondering if anyone knows the answer to Ayilar's question #1 and #2?  

1. Except for the color, did the plush cut pile ( as opposed to Ultra-Plush Cutpile) match the appearance/feel of the OEM carpet?

2. is 8295 Medium Doe Skin, the closest to OEM beige color?  

3. Is this the best place to buy it now?  https://www.accmats.com/material-color/flooring/

I ordered carpet for my 94 wagon with interior RPO code 648 Lt Beige from StockInteriors 866 868 4577 . Carpet was color 8295 Medium Doeskin Plush Cut Pile it's a perfect match .I also added the Massback backing for a bit more sound proofing . A good company to deal with good price and I got the carpet in 1 week after I ordered it .

I decided to order from RockAuto due to price and delivery. Went with the Essex heavier pile and mass backing in 1076TP Prairie Tan. Paid $289 including shipping with the 5% discount. Took less than a week to get.

Any installing tips? How did you cut the holes for seat bolts?

Use a small soldering iron to make holes.

That was exactly what I was thinking I might do. Thanks for confirming that Fred!!