Rubber repairs

[Martin]

I've got the original floor mats in my car (with the blue "fleck" on them).

A small hole has been worn blow the accelerator, where the heel rests.  In addition, there are a few tears in the rubber.

Does anybody know of a product that can repair the tears and/or stop them from getting any worse?

Thanks for your help,

Martin   :)

[-KIWI-]

try emu oil  ;) ;) ;)
infact i can juice one right now if ya want ;D ;D ;)

kiwi maker of emu oil from old queensland emus :P

[fe2ek]

What about a nasco heel pad,would that hide it.

Cheers  Geoff

[Martin]

Very droll, Kiwi.   ;D

Thanks, Geoff. I've got it covered with a rubber-back floor mat to hide the hole and stop it getting worse, but given the overall condition of the rest of the mat, I'd like to repair if possible.

Thanks

Martin

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

I'd be getting down to a Clark Rubber store, or there's also a place on Anzac Highway just down from the ETSA building (next to Ian Berry?). I am sure they would have products if not advice.

[Martin]

I hear you, Glenn, thanks; but sometimes I like to go to these places with a bit of prior knowledge - it's avoided me buying a pup on a couple of occasions.

I know the place on Anzac Highway.  If all else fails, I'll glue a piece on the underside.

Martin

[collecta]

Martin
im pretty sure what geoff meant was a nasco heel pad accessory for the accelarator pedal, where the heel rest sounds like what you need depending on your hole size(jeez that sounds personal) has been a couple on ebay recently.
cheers
Scott

[Sarge]

Martin
          The heel pad that Geoff spoke of. 4 Hammers had one for sale recently on e-bay. Also what other repairs do you have to fix. any chance of a pic.

Cheers
Sarge

[Martin]

Sarge,

The other repairs are tears in the rubber mat - a rip about 100mm coming out from the dip switch; and the bit  of the front mat the sits between the door and the front seat has been separated from the main body of the mat.  I'll borrow my lad's digital camera and send you a couple of pics in a week or so.

Cheers,

Martin

[Sarge]

Martin
          If its just tears and all the pieces fit back neatly you should be able to rejoin the the tear with superglue. Just as you would any other seal or O ring, you may need to remove the mat so you can move the tear around freely. Just glue down one side then push the tear together hold for a moment and if you get them right you wont notice the repair. I have done this in the past it's time consuming but whats not when you want it done right. Good luck and hope that this helps you in some way. If it a long repair just do a small section at a time.

Cheers
Sarge.

[Martin]

Many thanks, Mark.  That's the tip i was looking for.   :D  :D

Time is not the problem with jobs like that. The problem is my bloody impatience.   >:(

Martin

[Sarge]

Martin
          Hope it works for you. Each time I have done this the repair is stronger than the rest of the mat. ;)

Cheers
Sarge