The carpet is just tucked under the center console... just give it a bit of
a yank.

As for the Rhino lining. A local Rhino dealer did mine for $400. As
someone else said, I had to remove the seats, console, belts, and rollbar
padding. Left the driver's seat & that seatbelt in. I had plugged all of
the bolt holes, but he actually removed the plugs before he sprayed it in...
said I wouldn't have gotten them back out very easily afterwards and he was
probably right. I'm not sure what he did to keep the holes from getting
plugged, but none of the bolts were difficult to get back in. As someone
else mentioned... check with a local Rhinolining, LineX, etc., dealer and
see what they say. You might ask around and make sure the guy has good
references too. I had found a couple of guys who had work done by the local
Rhino place and they were impressed.

The prep for me took about 3 hours to get everything out. About the same to
put it back in.

I've heard good things about the do-it-yourself stuff too... I just didn't
want to mess with it.

"daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
>
> I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
the
> top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
the
> center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
>
> A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
>
> thx
> dave
>
>
>
> -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
>
>

 

I called a guy today (St. Catharines, Ontario) and he said he wouldn't do it
at all.
They apparently have only done a couple and they turned out to be more work
than they anticipated. Truck beds don't require much for masking (lazy
buggers!).

He gave me a $800 ball park but now I wonder how much will change if I
remove stuff....

BUT, with leaving in the seats....what's the draw back? Leaving an edge for
crap to get under the liner (liners an adhesive so...NO!?)


"daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
>
> I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
the
> top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
the
> center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
>
> A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
>
> thx
> dave
>
>
>
> -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
>
>

 

I called a guy today (St. Catharines, Ontario) and he said he wouldn't do it
at all.
They apparently have only done a couple and they turned out to be more work
than they anticipated. Truck beds don't require much for masking (lazy
buggers!).

He gave me a $800 ball park but now I wonder how much will change if I
remove stuff....

BUT, with leaving in the seats....what's the draw back? Leaving an edge for
crap to get under the liner (liners an adhesive so...NO!?)


"daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
>
> I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
the
> top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
the
> center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
>
> A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
>
> thx
> dave
>
>
>
> -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
>
>

 

I called a guy today (St. Catharines, Ontario) and he said he wouldn't do it
at all.
They apparently have only done a couple and they turned out to be more work
than they anticipated. Truck beds don't require much for masking (lazy
buggers!).

He gave me a $800 ball park but now I wonder how much will change if I
remove stuff....

BUT, with leaving in the seats....what's the draw back? Leaving an edge for
crap to get under the liner (liners an adhesive so...NO!?)


"daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
>
> I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
the
> top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
the
> center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
>
> A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
>
> thx
> dave
>
>
>
> -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
>
>

 

I called a guy today (St. Catharines, Ontario) and he said he wouldn't do it
at all.
They apparently have only done a couple and they turned out to be more work
than they anticipated. Truck beds don't require much for masking (lazy
buggers!).

He gave me a $800 ball park but now I wonder how much will change if I
remove stuff....

BUT, with leaving in the seats....what's the draw back? Leaving an edge for
crap to get under the liner (liners an adhesive so...NO!?)


"daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
>
> I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
the
> top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
the
> center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
>
> A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
>
> thx
> dave
>
>
>
> -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
>
>

 

I second this. I Durabak'd my 90 YJ about 5 years ago and it has held
up great. It was much cheaper than Rhino or LineX.

George
90 Wrangler 4.2L
98 Ram 1500 5.9L
00 SV650

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> If you plan to keep the top off, or will expose it to mud, wet, general
> crud, etc. then pull the carpets & roll bar padding & store it away until
> you sell the Jeep. The carpet just gets trashed & rotten with water, mud,
> etc. You will have to pull the seats, etc. to get it out, however, but it's
> worth the effort.
>
> An alternative to Rhino lining is Durabak and Heruliner, similar textured
> coatings that are rolled on, rather than sprayed. The stuff runs about $100
> a gallon from Quadratec or 4 Wheel Hardware, comes with prep pads and a
> textured roller for putting it on. I did my YJ with Durabak two years ago
> and everyone raves about it. Has held up magnificently and still looks
> great.
>
> "daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> > when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> > carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
> >
> > I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
> the
> > top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
> the
> > center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
> >
> > A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> > could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
> >
> > thx
> > dave
> >
> >
> >
> > -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
> >
> >

 

I second this. I Durabak'd my 90 YJ about 5 years ago and it has held
up great. It was much cheaper than Rhino or LineX.

George
90 Wrangler 4.2L
98 Ram 1500 5.9L
00 SV650

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> If you plan to keep the top off, or will expose it to mud, wet, general
> crud, etc. then pull the carpets & roll bar padding & store it away until
> you sell the Jeep. The carpet just gets trashed & rotten with water, mud,
> etc. You will have to pull the seats, etc. to get it out, however, but it's
> worth the effort.
>
> An alternative to Rhino lining is Durabak and Heruliner, similar textured
> coatings that are rolled on, rather than sprayed. The stuff runs about $100
> a gallon from Quadratec or 4 Wheel Hardware, comes with prep pads and a
> textured roller for putting it on. I did my YJ with Durabak two years ago
> and everyone raves about it. Has held up magnificently and still looks
> great.
>
> "daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> > when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> > carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
> >
> > I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
> the
> > top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
> the
> > center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
> >
> > A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> > could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
> >
> > thx
> > dave
> >
> >
> >
> > -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
> >
> >

 

I second this. I Durabak'd my 90 YJ about 5 years ago and it has held
up great. It was much cheaper than Rhino or LineX.

George
90 Wrangler 4.2L
98 Ram 1500 5.9L
00 SV650

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> If you plan to keep the top off, or will expose it to mud, wet, general
> crud, etc. then pull the carpets & roll bar padding & store it away until
> you sell the Jeep. The carpet just gets trashed & rotten with water, mud,
> etc. You will have to pull the seats, etc. to get it out, however, but it's
> worth the effort.
>
> An alternative to Rhino lining is Durabak and Heruliner, similar textured
> coatings that are rolled on, rather than sprayed. The stuff runs about $100
> a gallon from Quadratec or 4 Wheel Hardware, comes with prep pads and a
> textured roller for putting it on. I did my YJ with Durabak two years ago
> and everyone raves about it. Has held up magnificently and still looks
> great.
>
> "daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> > when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> > carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
> >
> > I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
> the
> > top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
> the
> > center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
> >
> > A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> > could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
> >
> > thx
> > dave
> >
> >
> >
> > -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
> >
> >

 

I second this. I Durabak'd my 90 YJ about 5 years ago and it has held
up great. It was much cheaper than Rhino or LineX.

George
90 Wrangler 4.2L
98 Ram 1500 5.9L
00 SV650

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> If you plan to keep the top off, or will expose it to mud, wet, general
> crud, etc. then pull the carpets & roll bar padding & store it away until
> you sell the Jeep. The carpet just gets trashed & rotten with water, mud,
> etc. You will have to pull the seats, etc. to get it out, however, but it's
> worth the effort.
>
> An alternative to Rhino lining is Durabak and Heruliner, similar textured
> coatings that are rolled on, rather than sprayed. The stuff runs about $100
> a gallon from Quadratec or 4 Wheel Hardware, comes with prep pads and a
> textured roller for putting it on. I did my YJ with Durabak two years ago
> and everyone raves about it. Has held up magnificently and still looks
> great.
>
> "daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> > when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing the
> > carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
> >
> > I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
> the
> > top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
> the
> > center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
> >
> > A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> > could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
> >
> > thx
> > dave
> >
> >
> >
> > -------to reply by email, you must first take out REMOVETHIS
> >
> >

 

very cool. thanks for the info Crwlr.. appreciate it ; ) I will check 'em
out today
dave
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:108gc1d1giu7td0@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "daveZ" <x1236@charter.netREMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:cDUhc.2823552$iA2.325765@news.easynews.com...
> > when I asked about taking the top off.. many of you mentioned removing
the
> > carpet thus eliminating the ruining of the carpet with mildew etc.
> >
> > I would love to pull out my Rubi carpet.. I see where it is attached at
> the
> > top left of the driver's foot area but how would I get it out from under
> the
> > center console ? I would hate to pull that all apart.
> >
> > A bedliner or Rhino coating on the floor would be the coolest but who
> > could I go to for this ? any large nationwide places do this or ?
> >
> > thx
> > dave
> >
> You can find Rhinoliner and LineX dealers in the yellow pages. It ain't
> cheap, but it is nice. Take everything out, passenger seat, back seat,
> center console, etc. Then they will take the driver seat out for you when
> you take your Rubi in. You should also take the covers off the roll bars,
> and maybe even take the roll bars out. Mask stuff off if you want to, like
> the bolt holes for the seat bolts. I would go to the shop as a first step
> and see what they do, and how they do it. I think that filling in the bolt
> holes is an important part of the prep-work. The more prep-work that you
do,
> the lower the price will be. Your personal interest in the job might even
> translate into a higher degree of workmanship on the part of the installer
> crew.
>
>
>