Cleaning mats

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 19:36

Hi guys,

Just after some advice on cleaning the mats in my FN2, I was thinking of just spraying them with Magifoam next time I foam it? The colour had faded and I don't think they have ever been cleaned properly. How else could I do it and would magifoam damage them??

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 19:39

Wouldn't use magifoam tbh, you'd be better off with a good soaking of diluted all purpose cleaner with hot water.

shaunwistow · 26th October 2012, 19:40

Spray with APC & brush it & wipe clean....simples

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 20:17

Would magifoam be to harsh then? Any recommendations on which APC??

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 20:21

Don't think magi will do anything really. Buy the cheapest apc, 29p asda last time I looked. Give the mats a good soaking and agitate with a stiff brush, leave to dwell then thorughly rinse off then natural dry

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 20:25

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Originally Posted by wanner69

Don't think magi will do anything really. Buy the cheapest apc, 29p asda last time I looked. Give the mats a good soaking and agitate with a stiff brush, leave to dwell then thorughly rinse off then natural dry

Thanks Wanner are you a detailer by the way?? Seen some if the cars your done and they look amazing!! Will have to pop some pics of mine up tomorrow! Any tips on a good wax? Got AG HD but feel there is better stuff out there got a budget of £60

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 20:31

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Originally Posted by ollthenavyboy

Thanks Wanner are you a detailer by the way?? Seen some if the cars your done and they look amazing!! Will have to pop some pics of mine up tomorrow! Any tips on a good wax? Got AG HD but feel there is better stuff out there got a budget of £60

Hi mate thanks for the comments. No not a pro, just an enthusiast who's been doing it for a while. Tbh the dearest wax I have is £25 as I don't see a lot of difference to my eye between boutique waxes and run of the mill stuff. I use a sealant on my car personally but have topped up with collinite 915 for the winter. You will get loads of different answers for your budget, you could post on detailing world and see what they suggest.

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 20:40

My plan is to snow, wash, clay, polish with menzerna 4000 as only got light swirls since last major polish, then seal with Autobrite nano seal, followed by a couple of coats of HD wax

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 20:42

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Originally Posted by ollthenavyboy

My plan is to snow, wash, clay, polish with menzerna 4000 as only got light swirls since last major polish, then seal with Autobrite nano seal, followed by a couple of coats of HD wax

Sounds good although r u not detarring and ironx before clay?

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 20:44

The front end was resprayed about 2 weeks ago, I've got some autoglym intensive tar remover and Autobrite purple rain, to be honest don't know how to use them, do I just spray it on and leave for a while?? If so how long?

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 20:53

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Originally Posted by ollthenavyboy

The front end was resprayed about 2 weeks ago, I've got some autoglym intensive tar remover and Autobrite purple rain, to be honest don't know how to use them, do I just spray it on and leave for a while?? If so how long?

Detar first, spray lower part of the car and leave for a few mins then wipe off with microfibre towel. Then apply purple rain all over your car and leave for 5 mins or so then just power wash it all off. Then rewash your car then onto clay

ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 21:01

Cheers mate much appreciated!!! 😃

wanner69 · 26th October 2012, 21:03

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Originally Posted by ollthenavyboy

Cheers mate much appreciated!!! 😃

Anytime

Fartnugget · 26th October 2012, 21:13

Autosmart do a carpet dye to bring the black to black again it's called autosmart midnight black few sprays left to soak and they look brand new

Fartnugget · 26th October 2012, 21:15

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ollthenavyboy · 26th October 2012, 21:16

That would be alright if my mats were black but they are red lol be good for the wife's car though so thanks

markvirgo · 26th October 2012, 22:28

I stick mine in the washing machine

shaunwistow · 27th October 2012, 09:00

To the OP, Purple Rain takes a bit longer to work, leave for 10-15 minutes, works great on your alloys also.

ollthenavyboy · 27th October 2012, 09:05

Yeah I tried I on the wheels this morning but I keep them so clean nothing happened lol, also the temperature might have something to do with it as the water from my pressure washer was freezing as soon as it hit the car

wanner69 · 27th October 2012, 09:13

Shaun may be able to advise on a wax mate as he has used some at the higher end

26th October 2012, 19:36	#1 (permalink)
ollthenavyboy B16 OJR Car: 2008 Type R GT Deep Bronze Join Date: 20th July 2012 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 781 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 100 Times in 84 Posts iTrader: (2)	Cleaning mats Hi guys, Just after some advice on cleaning the mats in my FN2, I was thinking of just spraying them with Magifoam next time I foam it? The colour had faded and I don't think they have ever been cleaned properly. How else could I do it and would magifoam damage them??

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