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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: Martin on October 29, 2004, 08:41:38 PM



Title: Rubber Floor Mats
Post by: Martin on October 29, 2004, 08:41:38 PM
I have the original floor mats in my car - rubber with the blue fleck.  The mats are in very good condition, but I can't get them to shine up.  

Does anybody know of a good rubber reviver/polish that will bring up the appearance of the mats without losing the effect of the blue fleck?

Thanks for your help.

Martin


Title: Re: Rubber Floor Mats
Post by: craiga on October 29, 2004, 11:06:36 PM
Martin,

Vasoline will do the job, but there's a multitude of tyre shine products that should also work. I buy the Meguirs Long Lasting Tyre Gel and its expensive but REALLY good, and does last.

Hope that helps,

Craig.


Title: Re: Rubber Floor Mats
Post by: Martin on October 30, 2004, 04:52:09 AM
Vasoline, Huh?  Back in the old days (when I was a lad) Vasoline used to be used with other rubber products!

Thanks, Craig


Title: Re: Rubber Floor Mats
Post by: Martin on November 01, 2004, 09:12:50 AM
Vasoline has brought up the shine on the mats really well.

Thanks again.


Title: Re: Rubber Floor Mats
Post by: customFC on November 01, 2004, 10:57:07 AM
Hey Martin.
Good to hear your mats are shinin'.
I would not use the vaseline for a long period as it is petroleum based, and rubber does not like that.
That's why they don't recommend it on your other rubber products either. ;)
IMHO, find something made specifically for tyres. (For your mats that is) :)
Regards
Alex