Anyone replaced their carpet?

[Padj]

Well… one thing led to another, and now my LX looks like it was stolen and stripped for parts.


My original plan was simple: take her in for a proper interior spa day. So, being the genius I am, I removed everything to give the detailer the best possible chance at a deep clean.


Now I’m sitting here looking at the bare floor thinking… “Am I already 90% of the way to just replacing the carpet?”


The current carpet has seen some things. There are stains that probably have their own birth certificates, and there’s a lingering funk that refuses to identify itself. A new carpet would give me a fresh start and let me clean every inch underneath while it’s all apart.


I’ve found replacement carpet sets for around $500. A professional detail would be about $300.


Has anyone here replaced the carpet before? Is it mostly plug-and-play, or am I about to discover I’m in a committed relationship with a tube of adhesive and a pair of scissors?


I’d really appreciate any advice from anyone who’s done it.


TL;DR: Spend $300 trying to convince a 24-year-old carpet it’s young again, or spend $500 and start fresh?

 

[Dirt J]

I think there are many of us that are in the same position.

 

[Padj]

Link for the Carpet I found.

https://factoryinteriors.com/wn-product/1998-2007-lexus-lx470-carpet-replacement-cutpile-complete-fits-complete-691194/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23882655083&gclid=CjwKCAjwmozTBhAeEiwAkEGZzsduj8Ah9V7_QLaXpZjQqfYXV5Gn6vb_Q9_s_U6lJlryOupXeD1W1hoCgJoQAvD_BwE

 

[Padj]

I think there are many of us that are in the same position.

My ole friend ChatGPT seems to think I should give it a go.

On your 2002 Lexus LX470, the carpet is actually much easier to replace than most people think.


Here’s how it’s installed:

• It’s one large molded piece that’s shaped to the floor pan from the factory.
• It’s not glued down across the entire floor. The vast majority of it is simply held in place by:
  • The front and rear seats
  • Center console
  • Door sill/scuff plates
  • Kick panels
  • Seat belt anchors
  • Various plastic trim pieces
• There are a few areas with small adhesive strips or butyl pads (mainly around the transmission tunnel or under padding), but nothing like carpeting in a house.