Guest Jase&Stace Posted May 22, 2007 Hi, I'm read many topics on cleaning bumper trim, waxing and polishing etc but wondered what other people would recommend to clean the red gti carpets? Mine is in pretty good nick but a little dirty in places. I wouldnt have thought it had been taken up before so.... (A) Is it much work to take everything out and remove the carpet? and ( What would people recommend to get it back to somewhere near new? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted May 22, 2007 Pop down Co op, 1001 carpet cleaner Some times easier having the carpet out the car if your bothered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Hi Well I cleaned my carpet the other weekend. Unfortunately I don't have before and after photos, but put it this way, it was minging when I got the car a year and half ago and it hadn't been hoovered or anything since. It had a bottle of brake fluid spilled in the back and was covered in oil and tar stains etc. Was a complete state. I took the carpet out which is very easy, only takes about 30 mins to an hour to remove the trim to do this. The added bonus is you can inspect the sound deadening for moisture, trace any leaks and check for any rust in the floor pan. But anyway, what I did was first beat the carpet using a shoe against the backing to agitate all the dirt and dust. Best to hold the carpet at one end with one hand, so it's hanging vertically, whilst you beat the back with the other hand. Hoover the carpet as you go but spend a good amount of time beating throughout this stage. Once I'd got as much of the dirt out as I could, I then used an old toothbrush and white spirit to clean some of the tar and oil stains. It didn't ruin the colour on mine. Then I sprayed what cleaning products I happened to have in the flat on it - Autoglym interior shampoo, and Shout stain remover. I also sprinkled washing powder for clothes all other the carpet, and using a bucket of warm water and a stiff bristled brush I soaked the carpet and started scrubbing away. Finally, I chucked it in the bath and used the shower to rinse it all off and then left it to dry for a day (would be easier if you can do all of this outside with a hose etc). I ended up with a carpet that looked almost new except for 2 tiny tar spots I couldn't shift. I was very happy with it I'll upload some pics to my photobucket account and stick them on here in a minute. Took them a couple of days ago as I'm selling my car. Not great but they give an idea. Here you go: 1 2 3 4 Edited May 22, 2007 by GLPoomobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSarty 100 1 Cars Posted May 22, 2007 Steve (GLPoo), nice one mate. You can clean my carpet now you bitch! DrS P.S. Fancy coming over for Curry on 1st June (Friday) near me? Spare room and beer available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jase&Stace Posted May 22, 2007 Guys, Cheers for that - GLPoo they look really good. As I say I don't have any stains on the carpet, they're just a bit grubby. Hopefully weather good at weekend so will give your suggestion ago, have a good outdoor area and hose so should be a hoot Either way I'm convinced that its worth the effort to do it myself rather than spend £50 on egay or somewhere. Thanks, Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted May 22, 2007 I only have a before picture: Taking it out was much easier than trying to do it in situ. Firstly I vacuumed the hell out of it, then sprayed it all over with a strong detergent. It had a good scrub, then it was blasted off with a power washer. Came up almost like new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted May 22, 2007 took mine to the jet wash and blasted it with foam for 5 mins (you see the crap poring off it) then blasted it with clean water for 5 mins Put it in a bin bag then hung it on the line. Came out like new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted May 22, 2007 I was going to say just rub over the marks with a clean cloth, in situ, and a solution of washing powder- dishwashing brush for stubborn marks. Then I saw Mr. Poo's results. I've changed my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Mine was worse than Paintguy's to begin with It really does makes such a difference, and I certainly wouldn't have expected it to come up as good as it did. Having the carpet out the car and being able to beat the dirt out of it really is worthwhile as I don't think you'll get anywhere near as much dirt out of the pile from just vacuuming alone, even though it's only a very shallow pile. Not unless you've got a really powerful vacuum anyway. I bought a green carpet off someone on here a year and a half to 2 years ago and it looked reasonably clean. But the seller lived in Cornwall, and I spent about a hour beating the dirt out the carpet and it was 90% sand Edited May 22, 2007 by GLPoomobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti-si 0 Posted May 22, 2007 That is a pretty imense carpet job Steve, if only I ever have a 205 with carpets that clean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
