my rubber mats look dull and dirty

bob.g · 06-04-2011, 02:26 PM

seems like even after pressure washing and scrubbing my rubber winter mats (which i keep in year round) with a brush and soap, they still kind of look dirty and a little faded. Im gonna try some degreaser next time but that wont really help the appearance. Do you guys dress the rubber mats as well, or just wash em and leave them as is?

im contemplating trying some 303 and then rubbing them down with a wet towel so that they wont be as slippery... not sure what to do.

Bobble · 06-06-2011, 11:28 AM

I use an APC and scrub brush(Grime reaper diluted 5:1). They do show some wear though over time but it takes all the stains and grime off. I do not dress mine at all nor the pedals for obvious reasons.

jopa489 · 06-06-2011, 12:42 PM

I wouldn't dress them for safety reasons. But a good APC should clean them without leaving any dressing behind.

HazChem · 06-06-2011, 08:14 PM

I occasionally spray some 303 on it and let it dry. It does a good job at keeping them soft and black with no oily or slippery residue.

Fozzy · 06-14-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by HazChem

I occasionally spray some 303 on it and let it dry. It does a good job at keeping them soft and black with no oily or slippery residue.

+1 I wipe any excess off really well. After a day it's not slippery at all.

Don't do the pedals though!

Glim · 06-17-2011, 09:22 AM

Don't 303 your mats, it will get on to your shoes and they will start squeaking on hard flooring and when that hard flooring is wet you may slip and fall.

If you have to use anything, lightly spray your wet wash cloth with auto glym rubber and vinyl when finishing the mats.

summilux · 06-17-2011, 09:33 AM

+ 1 on 303. Armor All also works and doesn't get the mats slippery like 303. However, the factory fresh look doesn't last as long.

roundle · 06-17-2011, 04:54 PM

Replace them every 24 months.

drvai · 06-17-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

seems like even after pressure washing and scrubbing my rubber winter mats (which i keep in year round) with a brush and soap, they still kind of look dirty and a little faded. Im gonna try some degreaser next time but that wont really help the appearance. Do you guys dress the rubber mats as well, or just wash em and leave them as is?

im contemplating trying some 303 and then rubbing them down with a wet towel so that they wont be as slippery... not sure what to do.

Use a diluted APC. Spray, leave for a minute, brush and rinse.

I had mine for 3 years and that's what I do. Leaves the rubber perfectly clean.

ScheerSpeed · 06-18-2011, 11:55 AM

use 1Z Blitz and clean them with a brush and water. After that apply 1Z Rubber care. leave it to dry for an hour or two and they should look new and not be slippery. 303 will make them slippery.

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bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	my rubber mats look dull and dirty seems like even after pressure washing and scrubbing my rubber winter mats (which i keep in year round) with a brush and soap, they still kind of look dirty and a little faded. Im gonna try some degreaser next time but that wont really help the appearance. Do you guys dress the rubber mats as well, or just wash em and leave them as is? im contemplating trying some 303 and then rubbing them down with a wet towel so that they wont be as slippery... not sure what to do.
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I use an APC and scrub brush(Grime reaper diluted 5:1). They do show some wear though over time but it takes all the stains and grime off. I do not dress mine at all nor the pedals for obvious reasons.
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HazChem First Lieutenant 262 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2019 BSM M2C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Ohio iTrader: (8) Garage List 2019 M2 Competition [9.75] 2008 335i Coupe [8.00]	I occasionally spray some 303 on it and let it dry. It does a good job at keeping them soft and black with no oily or slippery residue.
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Don't 303 your mats, it will get on to your shoes and they will start squeaking on hard flooring and when that hard flooring is wet you may slip and fall. If you have to use anything, lightly spray your wet wash cloth with auto glym rubber and vinyl when finishing the mats.
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summilux Second Lieutenant 162 Rep 231 Posts Drives: F80 MG & 6MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	+ 1 on 303. Armor All also works and doesn't get the mats slippery like 303. However, the factory fresh look doesn't last as long.
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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Replace them every 24 months.
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	use 1Z Blitz and clean them with a brush and water. After that apply 1Z Rubber care. leave it to dry for an hour or two and they should look new and not be slippery. 303 will make them slippery.
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