recarpeting my rack

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As far as coatings go take a look at the liguid rubber roof coatings, they will hold up well and can be had in different colors.
 
Thunder said:
As far as coatings go take a look at the liguid rubber roof coatings, they will hold up well and can be had in different colors.
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Is it designed to take wear and tear? I believe the other coatings are. This liquid rubber may not be as durable and it costa just about the same, doesn't it?
 
check out an auto parts store. they sell rolls of stuff designed to recover parts of the interor. I bought some there a few years ago and it was really super easy to work with and very durable.

Make all the cuts you need to make it fit nicely before you do any glueing, maybe use some gaffers tape or something to hold it together while you work on it.

Go to a carpet store and get the latex stuff that you spread on with a grooved trowel. Spread it on the case, let sit for about 15 minutes (follow directions for exact details), and press the carpeting on.
 
If it's something you want to do yourself and quickly, Hank had a thread here about a rack he made. I made a gameshow case myself a few months ago. It was quite easy.

I bought black outdoor carpet from Lowes. I also bought the best 3M spray on adhesive they had. It was about $12 a can. Let me tell you once that stuff is glued down it stays down. A few hours and my case was carpted nice and clean.

Good luck.
 
#77 adhesive spray - great stuff

Ron Auger said:
I also bought the best 3M spray on adhesive they had. It was about $12 a can. Let me tell you once that stuff is glued down it stays down. A few hours and my case was carpted nice and clean.

Good luck.
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The 3M stuff is called #77. It works very well and is easy to apply. The only pain is controlling the over spray. Lots of fresh newspaper helps.

I know Ben is one of our suppliers, but for lots of odds and ends Parts Express is great to deal with OR for researching what's available out there, such as #77 adhesive spray and backed or unbacked rat fur (carpet).
 
I just picked up some carpet off ebay. 5 yards x 4 ft wide and a can of glue spray for $25. Price seams pretty reasonable to me, material is fine. There are a number of vendors on there.

Dean
Niagara Premier DJ's
 
niagprem said:
I just picked up some carpet off ebay. 5 yards x 4 ft wide and a can of glue spray for $25. Price seams pretty reasonable to me, material is fine. There are a number of vendors on there.

Dean
Niagara Premier DJ's
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Dean!!

I searched ebay, but it was a mess. What terms did you search for? I kept getting regular carpeting.
 
eezee said:
Hugh- just wanted to add that the last time I made a facade, I bought carpet at the Fontana Indoor Swap Meet.
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Very cool! That is a great option. I have some on layaway at PSSL, but can't get there until next week. It's on sale at $4.50 per yard (not bad), but since I have time before I pick it up, I thought I would ask this brain-trust for ideas.

This is a good one!
 
I have shared this before. On occasion like any professional use items they are priced according to the qualifications. Certain items such as carpet without the DJ label is made in the same factory in China. They sell em at swap meets etc targeting the guys building their homemade boom box systems for their Low ridas. Cable wraps same thing. I make my own penny on the dollar I save alot with items which are identical all other gear proper dues for the proper tools.
 
Jon Tuck said:
I have shared this before. On occasion like any professional use items they are priced according to the qualifications. Certain items such as carpet without the DJ label is made in the same factory in China. They sell em at swap meets etc targeting the guys building their homemade boom box systems for their Low ridas. Cable wraps same thing. I make my own penny on the dollar I save alot with items which are identical all other gear proper dues for the proper tools.
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Exactly- The carpet in the Fontana swapmeet is for car stereo boxes, but same thing. Only at the swap meet will you see a collection of car stereo speakers with 3500 wats from a 6 inch driver:sqlaugh:
 
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