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Carpet installation- burning holes

Mach1 Driver

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Have you ever had a screw catch in the carpet when installing the console or something and then rip out a row of pile loops? I use an ice pick and try to open the hole with limited results.
I was watching Graveyard Carz the other night (I know- the owner is more obnoxious than Trump) but the head tech burned holes for the seats and seat belt bolts. They didn't show how it was done- just the result, which was a darkened ring around the holes.
I would guess they used something like a soldering iron which melted the nylon/polyester pile. Anyone heard of this or provide any insight?
 
Have you ever had a screw catch in the carpet when installing the console or something and then rip out a row of pile loops? I use an ice pick and try to open the hole with limited results.
I was watching Graveyard Carz the other night (I know- the owner is more obnoxious than Trump) but the head tech burned holes for the seats and seat belt bolts. They didn't show how it was done- just the result, which was a darkened ring around the holes.
I would guess they used something like a soldering iron which melted the nylon/polyester pile. Anyone heard of this or provide any insight?

Done it many times. Works great with a soldering gun.
 
When I installed my carpet I heated up an awl with a lighter until it was red hot and poked a hole or two. Rinse and repeat.
 
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