Zach5.9CTD Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Hey guys, what's the preferred method around here for effectivly cleaning and dressing weather tech floor liners without leaving a slippery or greasy finish. I've tried SVRT in the past but I got a complaint the liners became very slippery. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Audog Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I just clean mine with APC, hose them off and let them dry. I havent tried dressing them with anything as don't want them slippery, just cleaned. Feets31, Norton and Thorsager 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 APC. Nothing slick. Interior detailer might work. b_pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Texas Moe Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I've had the best luck with TID. It cleans and dresses nicely and leaves just a little shine on the mats. Not too slippery in my opinion, but you could probably knock it down a little more by following up with a wipe with a clean rag. stripesace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 PHOKUS Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 In dry conditions, TID is good. But if rain/snow on shoes comes inside, it still becomes very slick. APC + Wheel Brush is a good combination for floormats. Norton and lower90xcab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zach5.9CTD Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I did just APC and rinse. Came out almost like new. Not sure if I want to TID em or not. They look decent as is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 blcksilv08 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 On mine if they are really dirty they get APC and rinsed, I've put TID on and got a good dark look but still a bit slick when wet. Most of the time I just spray down with car shampoo and water mix, scrub and rinse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hemi1300 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Apc and tid work great, as others have mentioned. Just don't use leather conditioner on them! Tried it on my truck weathertech's last wash just to see how they turned out. Look great but slick as snot lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SSJ455 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I only use mine in the winter but when I do clean them I am using wheel cleaner, (not Adam's) (sorry guys). I scrub them and hose them off and they look nice. I don't "dress" them as I do not want anything that may become slippery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have them for the DD (have had them for numerous cars) and simply use APC, scrub them good, rinse, and dry. Period. b_pappy and Norton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Same here APC and a lot of scrubbing, I even use a tooth brush on some of the matts with the deep groves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I have been known to put a little shine on the sides where your feet don't go. Keep the parts where your feet go free of anything slippery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zach5.9CTD Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Thanks guys. I just used the cockpit brush and APC and they came out 95% clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMDChase Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I clean mine with APC and dress them with Total Interior Detailer which also works great on the running boards on my jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dkhazlett Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I assume that's undiluted APC, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gen9Rolla Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I assume that's undiluted APC, right? Depends how dirty the mats are/how deeply they need to be cleaned. If they are cleaned to your liking using diluted APC, then it's all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cev103 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I hose my weather tech mats down, then spray some APC on the (the residual water from hosing them down usually dilutes the APC a bit) and scrub them with an undercarriage brush. They usually look pretty good and don't require any dressing to shine them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rb1274 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just did TID and lightly wiped mine...... my wife didn't stop yelling at me the whole way to our destination. I recommend TID but wipe it down throughly after you spray them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Laid GP Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I cleaned mine with interior detailed and they came out way too slippery. Need to pull them out and re clean with all purpose cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bjoeaull Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I always used APC, but as mine have aged, 5-7 years old, they have really dulled. So being picky about the looks I hit them with VRT, but yes its sorta slick for a few days but wears off soon. We actually just upgraded mine and my wife vehicles and ordered new weathertechs for both rides. I saw they offered a product to put on the mats, so I ordered it to try, mostly because it said it wasn't slick. Thinking since our mats are new it may be a while before they start to look faded to really tell how nice the product works, but I'm hoping it protects them some from getting faded over time too. Side note, I have tried in and out on the old ones, but seemed like a waste of product, but it did work nicely in the grooves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 PHOKUS Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) More recently, I have used Tire and Rubber Cleaner instead of APC. They come out looking NICE. Side thought. Wonder how Ceramic Trim Coating would work on Weathertechs.... Edited January 8, 2017 by PHOKUS b_pappy and Wolfeman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bjoeaull Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 More recently, I have used Tire and Rubber Cleaner instead of APC. They come out looking NICE. Side thought. Wonder how Ceramic Trim Coating would work on Weathertechs.... My guess is it would look good, but pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Would the coating hold up since the mats are pliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bjoeaull Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Would the coating hold up since the mats are pliable? Good point, but they really don't flex much, especially once put in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 b_pappy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I just used TRC last time I did them also and liked the results. Others may cringe, but when my truck will be at a show I sometimes hit the mats with In&Out afterwards. That's mainly because the truck is a DD, but it still needs to look great at shows.I'm just real careful with my shoes. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Good point, but they really don't flex much, especially once put in the car True, but you will need to remove and install to clean. I just dont know how it would hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hey guys, what's the preferred method around here for effectivly cleaning and dressing weather tech floor liners without leaving a slippery or greasy finish. I've tried SVRT in the past but I got a complaint the liners became very slippery.
Any suggestions?
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