Patching burn marks in carpet

[drgoatboy]

I've got a few burn marks in the carpet of my car (from previous owner!)
They are between the drivers seat and the sill so reasonably obscure but still annoying.
A few options I have thought of
1 - some sort of smart repair but no idea if that's a thing
2 - cut out the burn and cut a bit of carpet from under the seat and try and patch it in. Think this is harder than it sounds to make it look good.
3 - buy a used carpet and replace the whole thing - I know how hard this can be getting all the trim and everything off and likely to be the most expensive option
4 - buy a used carpet and just cut a section. There is already a join line just to the right in the picture so maybe I could get away with another join. But if I mess it up I ruin the old and the new carpet!!
5 - cut some fibre from somewhere inconspicuous and try and glue it into the hole and trim to length. Probably end up a bit scruffy and not sure on longevity.

Anyone done similar with good results?
Any advice?

Thanks
DRG

[Clifford Chambers]

A smart repair is a thing, where it doesn't see a lot of wear they'll do a good job too.

[paintman]

Options 3 or 4.

[T-bagger]

I would look into the smart repair option - I’ve seen some very impressive repairs done in the past using flock.

An alternative would be to dye/paint the burnt area so that it is black and doesn’t look so obvious. Maybe a black sharpie would work? Wouldn’t be perfect by any means but would certainly be less visible.

[av185]

Cover thr burn marks with an ashtray? :

[drgoatboy]

av185 said:

Cover thr burn marks with an ashtray? :

Ah yes, as I don't smoke it might be a bit late for that ...

[paua]

av185 said:

Cover thr burn marks with an ashtray? :

I'd be more concerned with the carpet burns on the knees, ashtrays aren't very comfy.

[drgoatboy]

T-bagger said:

I would look into the smart repair option - I’ve seen some very impressive repairs done in the past using flock.

An alternative would be to dye/paint the burnt area so that it is black and doesn’t look so obvious. Maybe a black sharpie would work? Wouldn’t be perfect by any means but would certainly be less visible.

Thanks T. Had a quick google yesterday and couldn't find anyone obvious locally. Will keep hunting.

Also enquiring about a pre used carpet off eBay, just waiting on a price.

[drgoatboy]

Rang mercedes this morning and a new carpet is £450 which is a lot but not totally terrible. So if I mess everything up I have that as a fall back....

[Chainsaw Rebuild]

In the interim you could colour the burnt bit in to match the rest of the carpet. It might be near enough for an area you don't look at much.

[anonymous-user]

Use a razor blade to shave a few fibres from a good area of the same carpet. Put some super glue in the burn hole then stuff fibres into hole.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TD7NODrDz_k

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 13th April 12:30

[toasty]

Smart repair might be worth looking into. Not sure who applies it in the UK though.

https://hbc-system.com/en-gb/products/fabric-and-v...