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> This just TOO much Panorama Sept 2006, Tech tip: Linen white carpets
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post Sep 20 2006, 03:31 PM
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From this months Pano:

I'm having a devil of a time keeping my linen white interior capets clean, especially around the foot pedals, driver's side foot rest and door transom. I can shampoo and get the other areas clean with PS21 Total Wash and lots of water, but the area around the foot pedals continues to be grungy. Also, my carpet is beginning to mat up on the door transom and I try to brush it out to no avail. Any suggestions for cleaning as well as any clear type carpet protectors that I can use for daily driving, but pull off for concours?

The amazing thing is they print a polite answer. "I had this same problem with my 86 944 Turbo. There was no sane solution. I tried plastic like that offered on the clear bra, and pieces of rubber mat that I could when needed. I finally replaced the carpet with blackand lived happily ever after. Dark blue would be your carpet choice."

Why do I find it hard to believe these people occupy a spot on the same planet I do? For that matter, who was the idiot at Porsche who decided to offer white carpet? Is it me who is different? Why can't I understand white carpet in a car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

Help me understand

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post Sep 20 2006, 03:36 PM
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I have the exact same probelm with the white leather I upholstered my gas pedal with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 03:37 PM
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Heaven forbid if they spill red wine on that carpet.

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post Sep 20 2006, 04:04 PM
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Heaven forbid if they spill red wine on that carpet.

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And the melted cheese block on the passenger floor,

what to do, what to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 04:05 PM
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These will do wonders for keeping your linen-whites white. Plus they feel like heaven on your feet!

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post Sep 20 2006, 04:12 PM
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Maybe the problem I'm having with this is I'm not in touch with my feminine side.
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post Sep 20 2006, 04:16 PM
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Since you've breached the barrier regarding upscale stains and soiling, I'd like to add two. How to clean the peanut butter-and jelly residue out of the map pocket on the door and secondly, ever since I let a friend drive the 914 too quickly into a corner, only to have him lift and hit the brakes, the driver's side seat has a peculier smell in hot weather (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) , how can I deoderize it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 04:44 PM
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Easy answer! Get perfect white carpets to replace the soiled ones for show and use these for go bro!!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) My shorts aren't even white!!!
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post Sep 20 2006, 04:46 PM
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Easy answer! Get perfect white carpets to replace the soiled ones for show and use these for go bro!!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) My shorts aren't even white!!!



way to much personal info!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Sep 20 2006, 04:47 PM
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These will do wonders for keeping your linen-whites white. Plus they feel like heaven on your feet!

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White sheep slippers and long legs? What are ya woman; EVIL??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 04:57 PM
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In high school I had a friend with a very nice 69 Chevelle, he had the typical black carpeted floor mats over the carpet, and he would put white towels over the floor mats so the floor mats wouldn't get dirty. It actually was probably the cleanest DD that I have ever seen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 05:03 PM
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We had an old lady trade her Honda Accord in w/2 sets of carpet mats over the factory carpets. Towels over the rear parcel shelf., a terry wrapped s/w, and 2 sets of seat covers over the factory upholstery. As you'd imagine, the interior was perfect. Somebody bought that car before the sun set that day. I wonder if anyone kept a 914 that way?
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post Sep 20 2006, 05:10 PM
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I have a pair of white reindeer slippers. And a pair of lamb slippers. The dogs run around my feet and try to herd them when I wear 'em. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Sep 20 2006, 05:20 PM
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And people wonder why I'm not a PCA member anymore....
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post Sep 20 2006, 05:23 PM
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And people wonder why I'm not a PCA member anymore....

and YOU wonder why people have carpet in their cars...afterall, it just adds weight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 05:31 PM
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So how do I keep the POR15 clean? Does Pano cover that?

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post Sep 20 2006, 05:34 PM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Sep 20 2006, 04:20 PM) *

And people wonder why I'm not a PCA member anymore....

and YOU wonder why people have carpet in their cars...afterall, it just adds weight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)



What's carpet? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 05:37 PM
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QUOTE(Jenny @ Sep 20 2006, 07:10 PM) *

I have a pair of white reindeer slippers. And a pair of lamb slippers.


You do know about this group and their sheep/goats don't you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

BTW I have the same damned problem with the shag carpet in my van....shoulda gone with the red and black motif but it didn't go with the airbrushed artwork on the side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 20 2006, 06:18 PM
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This is what I did to my car to protect the white carpet I got in my ride. My 'ho's was always messin' 'em up with dem motherfing heels they be werein'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I put som plastic down. Also, it be makin' blood clean up easier.




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post Sep 20 2006, 06:27 PM
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QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Sep 20 2006, 06:16 PM) *

Since you've breached the barrier regarding upscale stains and soiling, I'd like to add two. How to clean the peanut butter-and jelly residue out of the map pocket on the door and secondly, ever since I let a friend drive the 914 too quickly into a corner, only to have him lift and hit the brakes, the driver's side seat has a peculier smell in hot weather (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) , how can I deoderize it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Peanut butter/jelly residue - remove door pocket, lick residue (from what, 25 years ago?), barf on driveway - done!
Driver's seat - liquid Beano spray. Spray on seat, let set for 5 minutes, lick off. Works well & keeps you from pharting (my spelling) for 24 hrs. But, it tastes like sh_t!
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