how to fix a broken trunk mat

[F22ricerX]

my trunk caves in...water damaged or something...i want to know how to fix it...do i buy a new trunk mat piece? the one thats beige and is under the carpet?

[5spd92]

i cut plywood to shape and put it under there, i cut mine into 2 pieces to fit into the trunk.

[JoshM]

Plywood or MDF would be ideal. That cheapass cardboard isn't good for anything of weight on it.


Once I have the patience, I'll get a piece of plywood, cut out holes for my full size spare and battery, then wrap it with carpet.

[xkjnboix]

home depot sells big sheets of clear plastic acrylic u can use that if u make a big template from cardboard that way weight is no issue. not sure about sag overtime but im sure it would hold up better than moisture getting to wood and rotting. wood is not meant for a car haha unless its properly sealed and treated.

[C91BLX7]

yeah just make one, mine held a f22 lol.

[PointBlank]

my full size spare.

Only way to roll.

[C91BLX7]

Only way to roll.

or no spare, roll lightweight and dangerously

[mndude07]

If you want to just fix the stock fiber board piece, look up a piano hinge.

[Jon]

I took and made an exact copy of my stock one (that was broke) out of 1/4" hardboard with a piano hinge... works and looks great! I think most of us have had to do something with the stock one because they tend to be broken or get broke.

[F22ricerX]

thanks guys...im gonna see what i can do

[mx5_guy]

I would just say plywood like everyone else. but rob doesnt even have one in his cb..and I like it better like that.

[MikeW]

home depot sells big sheets of clear plastic acrylic u can use that if u make a big template from cardboard that way weight is no issue. not sure about sag overtime but im sure it would hold up better than moisture getting to wood and rotting. wood is not meant for a car haha unless its properly sealed and treated.

Anyone else try this? kjnboi, how is it holding up so far?

[DJ metadelic]

plywood works well, or if you can find the similar cardboard-like material, use that Just use the old one as a template essentially. If your trunk carpet is stained like mine, use the oppurtunity to give it a nice clean

[MikeW]

I threw the old piece out months ago when it finally warped. I could use my carpet, but i dont remember the piece that big. Ill probably measure and use that or use a piece of cardboard and trace the carpet onto it and use that as a template for the new piece.