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Best way to clean the stock rubber mats?

romean

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Like the title says. What is the best way to clean the stock rubber floor mats? I keep getting the dirt and gunk buildup on em in the summer time. Don't think I will mind the winter slush but trying to keep it nice and clean when working on a job site is a pita! Suggestions?
 

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I take mine out. High pressure hose nozzle, simple green and a stiff nylon wire brush. Takes 2 minutes. Let em sit in the sun while I clean the rest of the interior.

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Take'm out at the coin-op car wash and get in close for the groves. Then I hit them with a bit of Armor-All before putting them back in. Look brand new... and I'm a bricklayer, boots don't come much dirtier than mine.
 

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All good tips. I wipe mine with Meguiar’s APC, then finish them w/ 303 for the nice matte finish.
 

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If they get really greasy and nasty and won't come clean I keep Simply Green concentrate handy. Don't dilute it to much so it's strong. Spray and let it sit for 5 minutes. Cleans anything. Stuff is like magic.
 

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topping with a non-greasy product like 303 would be good to restore the shine and not let the chemical eat away so much.
 

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I’ve been using Griot’s Garage vinyl and rubber dressing; it leaves the rubber clean but not glossy (seems to soak in a LOT).
 

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I have used simple green and a good scrub brush on mine.
 

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remove, spray with all purpose cleaner of your choice, agitate with soft bristle brush, spray off, add a NON-GREASY dressing if you like. 303 has been mentioned. Chemical Guys Mat Renew is a decent product for this - it's a cleaner/conditioner. Finish is definitely more of a matte finish when it dries. It's not slippery and smells great.
 

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I’ve been using Griot’s Garage vinyl and rubber dressing; it leaves the rubber clean but not glossy (seems to soak in a LOT).
i do this too, however this product has been a little slippery for me at least on my rebel floor mats. my gf slapped me after she slipped climbing in and realized it was cause i was detailing my floor mats lol
 

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I clean them with an APC (la totally awesome) then dress with turtle wax stay wax or Meguiar a ultimate quick wax. Leaves them in a nice finish and not slippery. Also easier to clean next time, usually just a rinse off cleans them.


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I take mine out. High pressure hose nozzle, simple green and a stiff nylon wire brush. Takes 2 minutes. Let em sit in the sun while I clean the rest of the interior.

*waiting for delivery*
2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Rambox
5.7l 4x4 3.92
Pano Sunroof, level 2 w/ 12", black appearance package, adv. Safety group, Power running boards
6" ProComp Stage 1 lift kit with 37x12.50r20 Nitto Ridge Grappler tires
20x10 - 24 fuel hostage wheels

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Tazer DT, Pulsar, lomax cover, bed rug, borla atak exhaust
Can you send me a picture of your lifted truck? I just bought one & im trying to decide what lift. I want to run 37s. Thanks
 

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I take mine out. High pressure hose nozzle, simple green and a stiff nylon wire brush. Takes 2 minutes. Let em sit in the sun while I clean the rest of the interior.
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My thoughts, exactly.
But how do you take them out? I've got large plugs, with a small plug in the middle. Figured the small plug was a pin that "unplugs" from the large plug, but I almost broke my knife trying to pry it up.
Found this thread, doing a search, so pardon if it's explained, elsewhere.
 

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My thoughts, exactly.
But how do you take them out? I've got large plugs, with a small plug in the middle. Figured the small plug was a pin that "unplugs" from the large plug, but I almost broke my knife trying to pry it up.
Found this thread, doing a search, so pardon if it's explained, elsewhere.

Pull the mat up and the plug comes out. The plug is attached to the carpet.


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My thoughts, exactly.
But how do you take them out? I've got large plugs, with a small plug in the middle. Figured the small plug was a pin that "unplugs" from the large plug, but I almost broke my knife trying to pry it up.
Found this thread, doing a search, so pardon if it's explained, elsewhere.

Push the little pin down and pull up on the mat. The little pin is attached to the carpet underneath.
 

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