Is there a spare tire delete panel replacement?
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From: Mooresville, NC
Thanks guys, that one's totally flat and looks very nice! I already started laying up fiberglass to make one and will see how that comes out first. Having separate left and right panels makes more sense for me since I will need to remove it easily to get to my amp(once it's relocated). If it turns out to be a total disaster, that Pas2knut piece looks like a clean alternative 
UPDATE: (6/20/2011)
Still waiting for trunk carpet to arrive. I haven't done a lot of fiberglass work, so I'm just really glad my hands didn't end up stuck together!
The first attempt fit great, but was ridiculously ugly(lumpy) and wasted a lot of space.
The second attempt flows with the left side of the trunk liner much better but still needs a bit more resin in some areas.
I hadn't noticed this little bump before, but it makes a great receiver for a lower tab.
UPDATE: (6/21/2011)
Up close, the carpet (Parts Epxress 260-765) looks like a good match...
Take a few steps back and...AUGHHHHHH!!! Can anyone recommend a source for better matching carpet?
UPDATE: (6/20/2011)
Still waiting for trunk carpet to arrive. I haven't done a lot of fiberglass work, so I'm just really glad my hands didn't end up stuck together!
The first attempt fit great, but was ridiculously ugly(lumpy) and wasted a lot of space.
The second attempt flows with the left side of the trunk liner much better but still needs a bit more resin in some areas.
I hadn't noticed this little bump before, but it makes a great receiver for a lower tab.
UPDATE: (6/21/2011)
Up close, the carpet (Parts Epxress 260-765) looks like a good match...
Take a few steps back and...AUGHHHHHH!!! Can anyone recommend a source for better matching carpet?
Make me one!! haha. Looks great!
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From: Richmond CA
Originally Posted by slightly2ned' timestamp='1308872412' post='20713881
Looks good! Wouldnt mind rocking that at all!
UPDATE: (6/27/2011)
The Crutchfield silver trunk carpet recommended on another S2ki thread is far too light...
UPDATE: (6/28/2011)
I went to three different stereo shops this afternoon and could not find a match. Now I am taking S2KNFR's advice (thanks for the tip!) and making lemonade! This is black vinyl/fabric paint on Crutchfield silver carpet. The coat on the right edge is a bit thick while the left edge looks too light. One last attempt later today!
The second and final attempt came out much better. This time the carpet was laid flat and sprayed then laid onto the panel to prevent inconsistencies around the contours of the panel. Viewed directly, the panels are the same color, but from an angle they appear slightly different as the sprayed carpet reflects light differently. I think getting a closer match is beyond my skills. Time to move on to amp relocation
, u should make them for sale.. I'll buy one I just cutted a hole in mine, & made a wood board bolted down to the spare tire mount for my amps.
