Just a question...... I'm going to be replacing the carpet in my 85 camaro, any suggestions on who makes the best aftermarket carpet? Best fit, color match, price, etc. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

 

I believe ACC might be able to help you. Just do a search, or look in any of the older car, based magazines. There's usually an add in there.

 

Classic industries sells kits to color match for around $150 for just the interior, not the rear hatch. They are pre cut and the one i got matches pretty good! good luck

 

Who is ACC?

 

http://www.autocustomcarpets.com/

 

Thanks all, I checked out the websites of the places you mentioned and they all seemed like good quality products.
Thanks for the help!!

 

The problem with ACC carpet is the dye process and some of the patterns. They dye all their own and carpet just won't take die after its been treated and put together. We use a company from Dalton, GA, Carpet Capital of the World or so THEY say. It is really good carpet. I've got it in 3 of my cars and MANY a GN owner has reported that they are quite happy. Our price with shipping (delivered to your door) for the cut pile (what came in these cars) is $165.

Thanks,

Alan

 

How so? I've seen ACC carpet in many cars, and it's always been a 100% perfect match to the stock color.

 

Well, I've seen it in MANY and I mean MANY Grand Nationals and the black ALWAYS fades to some ugly greyish green tinted looking color. Typically, this happens in about year 2 or 3. Maybe its not hot where you are. Heat can affect the color loss. Are you actually verifying that the carpet you see is ACC carpet? There's more than just them and the one I have experience with. All I can tell you is that the negative comments about ACC carpet run 3 to 1 over the good comments.

Here's a quote from B. Schauder, owner of an 87 GN. Don't miss the part about him being a DEALER for ACC. Pretty bad when someone who sells it won't use it......

"Okay I got mine from Atlanta Buick Specialties (NOW CAR MOTORSPORTS). The look and feel were pretty good as it looks original. It was a little light(weight wise) compared to the original carpet. The original had a heavy rubber backing to it as the replacement did not (THIS IS NOW AVAILABLE), so I figure that was the difference. The replacement was molded. The carpet was a much better quality then ACC(whom I happen to be a dealer for; kinda ironic huh?). I don't think I'm going to be a dealer for them much longer though as there stuff is really cheap and low rate quality wise.Anyway thats my expierence with carpet."

Here's a comment from another owner, C. Leeper.

"Brian,I found the same problems w/ the ACC carpet. I bought it at the big swap meet in Moultrie GA., directly from ACC. When I went to put it in, it was cheezey looking and when I compared the color to pieces of the OEM that was hidden during it's life, I found the ACC to be brownish.. NOT true black. It also does not fit W.A.S at the rear ends of the rear foot wells. I had to glue it to keep the wrinkles out..
When I told them about it.. TS... all we have."

Alan

 

Thanks for the info. I just find open-ended claims that aren't backed up with additional information to be of little use. I admit that all of the ACC carpet installs that I've seen have been relatively recent. A local friend installed one over the summer and I was extremely impressed by the fit and finish, and the color match, but again... it's brand new. I was not aware of the long term effects. At least now I know what to ask when I start getting opinions from people.

 

I bought some really nice floor mats for my Z28 and Formula from this company. I believe they sell complete carpet kits as well. I was satisfied with the products and service from them

yearone.com

 

In response to the color fade problem with ACC carpet sets, I installed ACC carpet in my 87 five years ago and by year three the beautiful gray was this puke green with little or no sun exposure during that time. Heat seems to have been the factor, spend more and do it right the first time!!!!!!!!

 

I installed ACC in mine a few years ago. The fit was pretty good except for around the dead pedal, but the color match was not. I have the gray interior and the replacement carpet had a greenish hue (and has gotten worse). I concur with the comments about the backing - light and cheap feeling.

I want to replace it again, but am waiting on a better product to come along. Better fit, heavier (factory style) backing, and correct color .

CAR Motorsports,
How do I contact you to order some good carpet, and will you refund me (shipping, too) if I buy some and don't like it?

 

if you look in his profile:

http://www.carmotorsports.com/


The ACC fade problem is what I have seen as well. I'm in the market for better carpet but I haven't seen anything better in the market that would make me want to remove my OEM piece even though it looks terrible.

 

CamaroJunction.com in Virginia do carpets, properly molded and easy to fit. All their stuff door seals etc, that I bought was faultless original quality.

 

HERE'S a quote direct from their page beneath the carpet.

"We feature auto custom carpet which is molded to custom fit your vehicle. Each carpet set carries the correct insulation, heel pad and dimmer switch grommet. All colors available.
Please be sure to specify on your order."

Now that you know what they sell, I have included a picture from a customer comparing 1 year old ACC carpet from a GARAGED Turbo Regal to our non-ACC Carpet. Looking at the picture, no comments are necessary as it tells the story. I don't know about you, but for my cars its NO ACC Carpet.

Alan

 

Here's a picture of the new carpet installed.

 

I bought a Charcoal Grey (almost black) ACC carpet a while back, probably over a year now, and I'm noticing that the rear section under the hatch, is fading to a greenish color.... When I replace the carpet, I'm definately going to try and use someone else.

 

Ive got grey ACC carpet which is now faded and no longer matches my console . In fact, It looks pretty much like the faded one in the picture above. Im not happy at all with how its turned out after 2 years. My car is covered also, it doesnt sit in the sun all day.

 

Actually, that comparison is meaningless. Comparing 1 Year old carpet to brand new out of the box carpet doesnt really prove anything. Now, if you've got a pic of of of your carpets thats been exposed to the same conditions as ACC, maybe we can tell which one is better.

 

Actually, its not meaningless. The photo clearly reflects some differences in the form of the carpet related to the molding process which means a difference in the fit.

Also, I don't know your feelings on the subject, but carpet in a garaged car that is less than 1 year old should NEVER look like that, regardless of who makes it. If it did happen, you can be sure I'd shop for something different. Further, I understand that things can happen and if this were an isolated occurrence, I'd chalk it up to that. From what I read, its more the rule than the exception.


Alan

 

OK, maybe its not meaningless, but it is definately just a little biased. Its hard to even think about buying the ACC because of the nice brand new one right next to a faded POS. I can see some differences in the molding between the ACC and the CAR. Regardless, I'm definately not buying ACC again, for any vehicle I ever need carpet for.

 

I lost the thread here. Are people saying the Camaro Junction carpet the same as ACC? I don't think it is, but I don't know for sure. The door rubbers from them etc were original GMC.

 

Andy,

It definitely IS ACC. And its not people saying this. Camaro Junction specifically states on their website in the carpet section that they feature ACC carpet.

Alan

 

To All -

Just do yourself a favor and order it from www.classicindustries.com

They carry OEM replacement carpet for our cars and it holds up VERY nice!

:lala:

 

Classic Industries also carries ACC carpet. They are the ones I bought mine from. It's the green-gray stuff I now have. No knock on Classsic Industries - just ACC.

 

OK I went to the CAR Motorsports site and I didnt see any carpets listed for 3rdgens, did I miss something?

 

yea, I didnt see anything for thirdgen camaro's on Car Motorsport's website.

 

The complete thirdgen list is going up this weekend. The price on the site is not correct as the interior carpet is $145 delivered to your door, not $165. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. It will be corrected.

Alan

 

What kind of warranty or guarentee does your carpet come with and what makes it better than classicindustry carpet? Is your carpet one piece or two piece? I need new carpet for my 1991 Z-28. Is there a difference in the carpet for automatic and stick cars? Please let me know!

Thanks,
Mike (1bad91Z)

 

Well, I bought ACC carpet, thru http://www.1aauto.com. The carpet, after 2 years, looks NOTHING like that raggy thing that's in the picture above. Plus, my car is 100% outside, 24-7, 365 days a year. Sun, Rain, Snow, etc. Color of the carpet is "dove gray"- and it's still the same color after 2 years.

Sounds like the joker with the Grand National was trying to pull a fast one. Either that, or he spilled soda all over the carpet. I don't believe it. Especially with the driver's side heel pad worn out. Why didn't he put floormats in if he was so concerned about the carpet? I bet it was original carpet, and he pulled a fast one with somebody. Either that, or he treated it with something strange, or cleaned it with something strange. I even treated mine with Scotchguard, and the color didn't change.

 

I also have a carpet from http://www.1aauto.com which is also from ACC and i haven't had a single problem. I was also concerned about spending that kind of money and i even looked into the company from GA. I spoke to ACC and they told me their carpets are made and colored from Dupont, and not dyed by ACC. ACC doesn't actually make the color, that's for Dupont to do, all ACC does is mold the carpets into the shape needed. I installed it in my 87 firebird, and i haven't had a problem, so it's only been about 6 months, but the salesmen at 1aauto told me that they've sold many carpets over the years and not one has come back for a colour fade problem. Not one....

 

Do you suppose that it is just the grey carpets that turn to the lovely grey-green? My carpet has been vacumed fairly often with absolutely no chemicals of any kind and still turned. The fit was fair so my only complaint is the color but who is going to return carpet after three years? Perhaps I will call ACC and get their response to the problem Monday. I will post the results. Dave, redbird 87

 

Do they have a warrenty to take it back? If so my faded ugly gray ACC carpet is in the mail. Its not .... I have no reason to lie. I have no clue if this other guys carpet is any good but I have straight up facts that my gray ACC carpet is very faded. The car is kept clean and is stored out of the sun.

 

Mmmm, interesting stuff.. I have a black ACC carpet in the box waiting to go in next week.. I guess we'll see.

The best suggestion for now I can gather from this is to save your receipts and check for a warranty.. this thread smells of a company trying to market themselves.

 

Hmmm.....maybe it is color dependent. The only 2 colors I've heard complaints about are gray and black. So maybe its just those 2 colors.

Alan

 

Red too!

 

so if not ACC then what kind of carpet is better? I need some carpet but after reading this thread I'm scared I am gonna spend a lot of money, time ripping the interior apart and then have the carpet fade on me

 

http://www.impalasscarpet.com/fbc/

Very pricy, but it is the best you will find around. I had purchased a set of this for my IROC. Very nice and plush, you cant see the lines between the threads. I believe it is the same quality carpet as seen in Mercedes and BMW.