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Old May 8, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Kick Panel Fabric Replacement

Hows it going guys. Im getting some used kick panels that I wanna install because my Bose Kick panels are too bulky and I dont have any real need for them. So my question is, what kind of Fabric can use to cover one of the kick panels? It is missing the fabric.

Need this type below:
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Old May 8, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Re: Kick Panel Fabric Replacement

On the Pontiac's,it's Carpet,same color.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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So basically just "carpet"?
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Old May 8, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Yep.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Roger that. Thanks mantaguy.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Re: Kick Panel Fabric Replacement

Depending on your interior color, your best bet will be to use non-backed carpet available from car audio places. The black and gray versions will match our interiors well. This stuff is MUCH easier to work with than the backed automotive carpet. Backed automotive carpet is great to use as an insert on the stock non-bose style kick panels, but if you're trying to cover a non-flat surface with it, it will be a disaster.
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