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Old 08-29-2006, 04:58 PM
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Cleaning rubber mats

I have a set of grey HHR rubber mats that I need to clean. They have a brownish stain on them probably from road tar. I have tried quite a few cleaners including Orange Blast but can't get them clean. Anyone have any luck?

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Old 08-29-2006, 05:02 PM
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try wd-40 it works great on tar!!!
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Old 08-29-2006, 05:02 PM
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Goof Off might take care of it.
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Old 08-29-2006, 05:21 PM
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I'll give them a try! I have used Spot Shot which is kind of like Goof Off, but not WD40. I have WD and GOOF OFF so I give it a whirl!

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Old 08-29-2006, 06:53 PM
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I can tell you what dident work! I tried cleaning my premium rubber mats using cleanser w/bleach, that dident work.
They have a blackish tinge to them from the bottoms of my shoes even after scrubbin' 'em!
Although you dealing with tar, I'll be watching for someeone to post what DID work!
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My advice is ebay and get new ones. I tried car carpet clener to clean mine, works ok but can get new ones for around $40-$50 or get the OEM vinyl if u have casmere interior i have grey and would look funny on mine.
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I use bleach white (I think that's what it's called).. it's white wall tire cleaner. I spray it on and use a scrub brush and they look brand new when I'm done.
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Originally Posted by dnvachon
I use bleach white (I think that's what it's called).. it's white wall tire cleaner. I spray it on and use a scrub brush and they look brand new when I'm done.
I'll try some tonight! I have some left from my old Harley with white walls!
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