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Carpet warning is there for a reason

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  1. HHogan

    HHogan Formula Junior
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    #1 HHogan, Feb 22, 2011
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    Hey all,

    Just thought I should mention that when a carpet cleaner says to test it before actual use that you should listen. I thought 'hey that's just there to cover their ass' but nope, I was wrong.

    Anyways I used the Armor All OxiMagic carpet cleaner on my floor mats.

    Long story short, they've completely discoloured the mats and pulled away most of the dye.

    Sucks, but lesson learned for me.

    Comparison shot attached: Passenger side battery cover board to the floor mat.
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  2. needspeed

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    Wholly poop!!!! That cleaner must have a bunch of bleach in it.

    Well time for new mats or might as well clean the rest to match :D

    ………………Good luck……….Steve
     
  3. mikebrinda

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    What auto carpet material could withstand that product??? Steel wool carpets? That's just wrong.

    Mike
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

    I stay away from Armor All anything. You might be able to dye it back again with carpet dye.
     
  5. HHogan

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    That's what I'm going to do, leatherique has a carpet dye that people seem to rave about.
     
  6. Vantage007

    Vantage007 Formula 3

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    +1

    Sorry about the mats, Bob.
     
  7. ebehrendsen

    ebehrendsen Karting

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    Anything that says, "Oxi", in the title will have ill effects on most carpeting. The pH is way too high for standard nylon carpeting. If this had been a solution dyed filament fiber, it would have been just fine, in fact, you could pour bleach directly on it without any harm. I've been in the carpet and upholstery business for 26 years and have seen it all. Carpet re-dyeing may do the trick, just follow the instructions to the letter.
     
  8. MalibuGuy

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    If you are looking for a pair of Original Ferrari driver and passenger floor mats send me a pm
     

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