How to Make Classic Car Overmats: Bind Edges for a Professional Finish and Fit

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Once you have cut out your carpet from your cardboard template, then it is time to give it a professional finish and fit your classic car overmats correctly into the vehicle. This Skillshack how- to video shows you the next stages of trimming the overmats with edge binding and also what fixings to use when you fit the overmats to your classic car to prevent slipping. For best results watch our video on How to make classic car overmats: measuring, choosing materials, templates and cutting to fit.

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