Trunk Mat

PeteG41 · Nov 8, 2024

Question for you DIY'ers. Currently my trunk is completely bare and want to rectify that. I found the trunk mat at NPD, but have any of you made a template? Thought about tracing and cutting one out of fiberboard or something with some rigidity, and gluing carpet on top of it. My 2005 mustang has something similar but wasn't sure if something like that was worth doing on a weekend? Supplies wise it shouldn't be overly expensive and thought it would give it a clean look.

JPWally · Sunday at 10:47 AM

PeteG41 said:
Question for you DIY'ers. Currently my trunk is completely bare and want to rectify that. I found the trunk mat at NPD, but have any of you made a template? Thought about tracing and cutting one out of fiberboard or something with some rigidity, and gluing carpet on top of it. My 2005 mustang has something similar but wasn't sure if something like that was worth doing on a weekend? Supplies wise it shouldn't be overly expensive and thought it would give it a clean look.

Here's an inexpensive alternative to those that don't want to deal with painting their trunk interiors. Purchase a small roll of speckled rubber (gym)flooring (white, gray or blue speckles will look somewhat original). I use the 1/4" thick material. It is easily to cut and heavy enough to provide some sound deadening. It is also very tough and easy to clean. You will find it online and at most of the large box stores. At viewing distance, it will make the trunk look like you have an OEM type finish.

JPW

Sheriff41 · Sunday at 11:26 AM

Sounds like something to look into. Thanks!

TheDude · Sunday at 8:02 PM

JPWally said:
Here's an inexpensive alternative to those that don't want to deal with painting their trunk interiors. Purchase a small roll of speckled rubber (gym)flooring (white, gray or blue speckles will look somewhat original). I use the 1/4" thick material. It is easily to cut and heavy enough to provide some sound deadening. It is also very tough and easy to clean. You will find it online and at most of the large box stores. At viewing distance, it will make the trunk look like you have an OEM type finish.

JPW

That stuff is great. I've used it for a number of other projects after I was given a bunch. Super durable and easy to work with. Did you use it for your trunk and if so did you glue it in or just lay it in there?

JPWally · Sunday at 9:39 PM

TheDude said:
That stuff is great. I've used it for a number of other projects after I was given a bunch. Super durable and easy to work with. Did you use it for your trunk and if so did you glue it in or just lay it in there?

I just cut mine to fit nicely and to lie snugly between the wheel wells and front-to-back and it doesn't go anywhere... no glue......

JPW

PeteG41 · Monday at 12:38 PM

JPWally said:
Here's an inexpensive alternative to those that don't want to deal with painting their trunk interiors. Purchase a small roll of speckled rubber (gym)flooring (white, gray or blue speckles will look somewhat original). I use the 1/4" thick material. It is easily to cut and heavy enough to provide some sound deadening. It is also very tough and easy to clean. You will find it online and at most of the large box stores. At viewing distance, it will make the trunk look like you have an OEM type finish.

JPW

That's an awesome idea. Seems simple enough to make a template and cut it out to fit. Thank you for the suggestion!