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Best Way To Clean Original Carpets |
TM_Corey |
May 7 2016, 06:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 28-March 16 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 19,809 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My interior is all original and in perfect shape except two small separations in the driver seat material.
I would like to clean (maybe wet vac) my carpets but I worry about introducing moisture into the carpet/interior. Should I take it all out to do it and just make sure it's dry before reinstalling? Also, any fix tips for the two small separations on the driver seat? Attached thumbnail(s) |
Cairo94507 |
May 7 2016, 07:27 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,841 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice. I would completely remove the carpet and take it to a place that cleans high quality rugs, like area rugs, to have them cleaned.
For the seat, an upholstery shop to stitch it correctly. |
rhodyguy |
May 7 2016, 09:02 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,098 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) there's dirt and grime that a 'rental' carpet cleaner just won't get out.
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burningman |
May 7 2016, 09:28 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 6-January 16 From: Seattle Member No.: 19,533 Region Association: None |
Take it all out, run to your local self car pressure wash pressure wash using hot water. The majority of dirt will come out. I had a an old Westy with light tan carpets that were so dirty they were nearly dark brown as the P.O. let their dog live in it, carpets came out looking 85% new.
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whitetwinturbo |
May 7 2016, 07:53 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
...........fill floor pan up to the sills with carpets attached....then wet dry vac empty. What could go wrong or rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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wndsnd |
May 7 2016, 07:56 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Mike has a good method for getting out blood stains......... He has been perfecting his approach...
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garrettlee2 |
May 7 2016, 08:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 8-September 12 From: riverside ca Member No.: 14,901 Region Association: None |
I just run it through the washer when my wife isn't looking then let it air dry.
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Mueller |
May 7 2016, 08:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Take it all out, run to your local self car pressure wash pressure wash using hot water. The majority of dirt will come out. I had a an old Westy with light tan carpets that were so dirty they were nearly dark brown as the P.O. let their dog live in it, carpets came out looking 85% new. My neighbor flips cars and he often uses a pressure washer on the seats and such if a total mess. (taken out of care) Works well, surprised me. I'd be a little shy doing that to old carpet! |
Garland |
May 7 2016, 08:20 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Remove it ALL. Soak in warm water and Simple Green, hand wash with a brush, block the edges, and hang air dry with a fan. The early rubber back mats will hold up to this treatment. It will help remove brake fuild from the surface of the rubber on the drivers mat.
You will have to remove a few things to get it all out, but you wouldn't put clean carpet on a dirty floor. Clean the floor while the carpet drys. My Original carpet, and mats, after: |
mepstein |
May 7 2016, 09:21 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Rand |
May 8 2016, 03:24 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Dudes, it's carpet, not special 914 voodoo.
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rgalla9146 |
May 8 2016, 08:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,570 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Remove it all from the car.
I washed my 1970 tan carpet with laundry detergent using hot water and a scrub brush in the driveway..... more than 20 years ago..... and got decent results. Ever since, there were two large spots that I thought were permanent stains. I've since learned that my wife is a stain wizard. She suggested using a carpet cleaner and stain remover !!! Imagine that. Same thing..... carpet out... warm sunny day.... carpet cleaner, warm water, garden hose to rinse, hang to dry..... Voila ! they look great and the spots are gone. There is also a Dollar Store variety of this stuff Attached thumbnail(s) |
TM_Corey |
May 10 2016, 10:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 28-March 16 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 19,809 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks everybody.
I'll post up a before and after pic when I am done. |
PlaysWithCars |
Mar 17 2017, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 527 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Remove it ALL. Soak in warm water and Simple Green, hand wash with a brush, block the edges, and hang air dry with a fan. The early rubber back mats will hold up to this treatment. It will help remove brake fuild from the surface of the rubber on the drivers mat. You will have to remove a few things to get it all out, but you wouldn't put clean carpet on a dirty floor. Clean the floor while the carpet drys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) +1 Exactly what I did to my '74 and they turned out fantastic! Whatever you do, start gentle; just like polishing paint. You can always use more aggressive measures if needed, but you can't go backwards if you accidentally damage the carpet. |
JFJ914 |
Mar 19 2017, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
Remove it ALL. Soak in warm water and Simple Green, hand wash with a brush, block the edges, and hang air dry with a fan. The early rubber back mats will hold up to this treatment. It will help remove brake fuild from the surface of the rubber on the drivers mat. You will have to remove a few things to get it all out, but you wouldn't put clean carpet on a dirty floor. Clean the floor while the carpet drys. My Original carpet, and mats, after: Yep, Simple Green, a deck brush and a hose. |
porschetub |
Mar 19 2017, 11:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Take it all out, run to your local self car pressure wash pressure wash using hot water. The majority of dirt will come out. I had a an old Westy with light tan carpets that were so dirty they were nearly dark brown as the P.O. let their dog live in it, carpets came out looking 85% new. Steam it up and see if it shrinks,spend a heap of time wondering why it is clean but mostly buggered...... |
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