Diamond Deckplate and Vinyl
I checked out the website for the other product and it appears to be more of an upholstery product versus the stuff at Pacific Mat in Tukwila.
I do want to get a sample of that stuff too though because I had been thinking of how to tie the diamond pattern into the rest of the interior.
If the vinyl stretches at all around a double radius like most auto upholstery, then the plan would be to remove the door panels and rear panels and cover the orange portions of both types of panels with that. Then with the actual industrial matting product I will take the seats out and do the entire floor, center hump, flat area under the back seats, and finally the backside of the back seat (for protection).
Even if you decide not to do this I know I am doing it. It makes the vehicle easier to clean and would compliment the VX completely. I did it last in 76 Toyota Fastback which I tricked out to look like a mini-mad Max car. Very black on black.
I am going for a high-tech industrial look with CF, diamondplate, billet, etc. Anything industrial that will tie together overall and when complete look like it came that way, not added on. I also like the practicality of having matting in an SUV anyway.
As far as admin notes: Gary said he would check prices last week, and I m sure he isnt in the Army in Iraq so I will check next week when he is back. He said he is checking with the manufacturer for wholesale price. Once I get a price and I think he can get us enough for the three VXs if you decide the price is right. I am not sure how much comes in a roll either since I was just getting 20LF in the 48" width. I asked for that because the 36" will leave a seam in the back area of the VX and I want a professional look, ie under the lip of the panels-no seams. I dont think they will install it, but I could ask. I dont think I want to spend the cash to have someone else do it anyway since they really do commercial flooring, not automotive custom work. The stuff cuts with trauma shears or any large scissors anyway. I know I can get a good clean look in the install. IF we do the floor in two sections and the hump separately with a slight overlap it will look good. I am taking the seats out and center console to do it right.
Of course I will be doing this at least 6 months from now unfortunately since we are being extended for the Surge in Baghdad. So I will give you a price when Gary writes me and cc you both so you can contact him directly if you want to do your project before I get back. If we go in on it toghether I'd like to see (Kpaske if my wife can give you a check and pick up my portion if you still live around Lewis)
Anyway, first things first, let me get more info from Gary and I'll email you guys. (Kpaske I still have your email address I think). If you want to wait we can get toghether and do the project assembly-line style later. Im stuck here so go ahead if you want-you dont need to wait around for me to get back. Also if you are headed up 167 you could stop by Pacific Mat and pick up a sample of gray and black to see if it suits your project. See their website
http://www.pacmat.com/industrial/index.html
(No I dont own stock-I just couldnt find anyone else that stocks it)
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