How to clean & restore Weathertech floor liners
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Try Murphys Oil Soap. This is an age old product that does a Great Job on matts; Outdoor GRILLS; Indoor stoves; stove / hood exhaust etc.. Most chemicals do not lift dirt and in particular dirt mixed with oils. This is right in the wheel house of this product. Once you lather-up the vinyl or rubber matte move out of the sun; let sit for 10 minutes or so, scrub again (you do not have to use more Murphy's just wet the scrub brush with water). Rinse and dry. Then use some Chemical Guys 'Silk Shine Dressing' (I have no relation with them at all). Both products are cheap and the Silk shine dressing dries with no oily residual. The finish will not be a gloss rather a matte finish, i.e., restores & protects the new finish but does not enhance it from a gloss perspective.
Thank you for the video! I have had the weather tech mats in black for years. They are an absolute pain to clean! Mine never look good even after washing and scrubbing for a long time. I agree. The material holds too much dirt. Unfortunately, they don't make the husky mats for my older car. Interestingly, a local dealer said the grey and tan weather tech mats tend to look better for longer. I do use a natural tire shine on my mats to make them look better. They can get slippery though, as you said. Thanks for the tips! Great video!
The Stoner Trim Shine that comes in the aerosol tends to work pretty well and not too slippery. Just make sure to wipe them off to remove any excess after you apply the trim shine.
I have had this issue for the past 3 years, mud from construction sites dried on and no matter how hard I scrubbed the staining never came off. I finally found a sure fire method that's easy and not expensive. First power wash or scrub the mats to get the majority of dirt off then let dry. Second - spray stained areas with WD40 and scrub with a brush (important), I used a toothbrush for the grooves and corners, lastly rinse the mat off with a detergent. If you missed a couple spot do over - but it will come off. Mine look brand new!
That’s great thank you. I was discouraged after washing them like 3 times.
You’re so right, I was disappointed with how fast the tan mats got imbedded with dirt. Great video, i hope mine look as good after cleaning.
That's, that was helpful. I purchased the Weathertec cleaning products, but wow, they are expensive. My other trick during the winter is to take the mats out of my car when I'm gassing up, and hit them with the windshield brush. For some reason that liquid really gets a lot of dirt off. If you do that once a week during the bad months, you won't have such a hard time when you give them a full cleaning.
Awesome cleaning!! Keep up good work guys.
Thank you very much! I wasn't aware of the Solution Finish and that's all I need.
Thanks, we were trying to clean ours and this video was helpful! We went and got a brush today and it worked way better than a rag.
Glad it helped!
Just did this yesterday and man are those stains tough. But hey got it looking good ! Thanks for the tips!
Another great job by pristine auto detailing !!
Mike Norton Thank you Mike!!
Thanks for sharing the details about the mats now I know how to get them to look new again and I have the grey ones in one of me vehicle so I guess I'll have to buy both !
Haha!! Thank you! Incredibly helpful and funny video!!! You are hilarious!!! “Don’t want to track mud in on your grandmas carpet!” 🤣🤣😭
I thought I was just bad at cleaning the mats until I watched this lol. Normal rubber mats seemed to clean fine until I cleaned my first set of weather tech ones. Those grooves are a pain.
Listen I just recently brought some gray weather tech floor liners for my 2022 Nissan Altima and they aren’t really a perfect fit because dirt and grass is still able to get underneath the mates in the front and on the sides of the mats and they are a pain to clean
Thanks. My mats were wrecked. I used your methods and now they’re looking sharp. I used Armor All ultra shine for the finish.
Nice work!
I’m a beach metal detectorist and track sand into the car and trunk. Just got my WT liners and watched this for maintenance. Typical cleaning methods, but what I didn’t think of, and now realize thanks to other comments, is the sand will scratch these liners and make them difficult to clean. Regardless, that’s why I bought them; right? So, clean and protect more often. It’s easier than what I have been doing!
I reviewed all the comments and still nothing about using the fusion grey color? Hmmm…
This guy replies to almost every comment. It shows he cares and keeps people like me coming back!
I have not tried the fusion gray yet unfortunately. I am hoping to make an updated floor mat cleaning and restore video soon. It's much needed!
Definitely a must this time of year!
Josh Halstead for sure!!
I have tried alot of different things on mats. No real preference, but westleys bleach white works really well on them. The lapel mic sounds great too btw
Good video, just yesterday I cleaned some of those and faded so I was worried about the results, now with your video I now the solution, you save my life ✌️✌️😀
Felipe’s Car Wash & Detailing works great! Doesn’t last forever but better than a vinyl shine. Thanks buddy!
Excellent!!
This is pretty much exactly how I do it with my Huskys and WT mats, I usually just use Simple Green
Thanks, Chad, this video is just what I needed. Hard to keep my Weather Tech mats clean during winter here in Ontario, Canada!
Tyler McLean too cold to clean mats this time of the year in Ontario 😂
Thanks Tyler!
At the moment it is. Lol.
I use a scrub brush and scouring powder. Cheap and does a good job. Cleaned my mats perfect even the grooves.
I bought some from Westin floor mats, and they have a ridge that goes to the sill panels. Some LA awesome cleaner undiluted and an old toothbrush, they look brand new. For $80 the front pair, they’re the ultimate bargain imo.
Perfect!! Love this.
I hear that Shine Supply clutch does wonders too but since I have solution finish, I am going that route on my car!
I used after I cleaned mine Adams ceramic spray coating.They look awesome and not slippery. I used it on my car after I corrected the paint so I had it out and it said it was good for plastic and bed liners. You did a great job on those mine are in my Camaro SS so they don’t get that dirty.✊
Regrets when you have a spillage or wet boots and the water rolls over the edge on a corner due to the hydrophobic nature. Mats like this are designed to 'wet' to disperse the liquid, evaporate as much as possible and prevent spillage.
Awesome video. Great presentation!
Thank you Rob!!
Great instructive video! I do the exact same method!
Your Solution Finish bottle looks like mine LOL! It's amazing stuff.
They get so messy and leave a trail lol
I clean them with car wash solution,let then dry then go over them with tire shine.Wipe them off.
They come out like new but are slippery.
I just refurbished my Weathertech mats by painting them with black Dupli-color trim and bumper paint. It dries to the perfect matt black shade and is a flexible paint that should last a long time.
That's a great idea Bill!!
Did you sand it down first or just prepped then paint?
I first scrubbed it with dawn soap and water. Dried it with a hair dryer. Checked that all dirt was removed. Wiped it down with isopropyl alcohol. Dried it. Masked off the logo. Then painted. The paint is about $8 and does two mats.
That LA Awesome works well also.
Totally agree! WT needs to re-engineer their floor cover lineup. Shouldn’t have to refinish any floor mat to the extent shown on this video.
For sure! We will have to make a video sometime soon showing the faster method (doesn't stay nice as long) but it seems like most guys aren't wanting to spend this much time on mats from most of the comments we have been getting lol.
We have always had the mentality that speed doesn't mean the best ending results and quality but seems like everyone wants things done as fast as possible.
Thank you so much for the support!!
Chad
Purple power and stiff bristle tire brush. Never have to scrub twice and dont have to coat with anything. Has worked perfectly on my weathertechs for over 6 years! Keep up the great videos Pristine!
Alex R Great info buddy!! Thank you
Purple power gets all the oilfield grease off our trucks that nothing else will, don’t let it sit on the windows too long though. Then you’ll need some barkeeps friend and a soft sponge. Then follow up with simple green.
The standard Oilfield truck wash is a soak in simple green then a drive down the highway in the rain. Good for most grime/grease and mud/chemicals.
good tip bro.. keep the tips coming
#prisine I like the way the mats I know someone who has weathertech mats and his mats also look dirty again after a few days of him cleaning them like you could tell that their was still dirt left on them. So this video was very informational and helpful thank you
thanks so much! ive been trying to find something to get mine clean. i have a gravel driveway, so between that and winter snow/ice they seem to always been dirty and i cant ever get them fully clean. always look faded like your before pics. anywho imma try these products, wish me luck lol :P
Try soaking them in a kids waiting pool overnight with hot water and Tide powder laundry soap with a brick on them to keep them under the water
I got my weather tech mats rhino lined....way more durable and thicker too
Great video. I would scrub and scrub but I guess I needed that last solution finish!
Yeah it works great for that final touch!
Where can I find this solution?
The water pressure🤩🤩😮😮🤭
I find Maguires interior detailed does a good job. Mine are cleaned a few times a week though.
Do you have a chauffeur service? A few times a week is a lot but would certainly keep them clean. Make folks put those medical blue booties on before you let them in the vehicle would be a good idea.
What is the solution finish product you’re using?
Shine supply solution for cleaning, clutch, non slip after, looks new.
Hey Guys!
This isn't the only way to clean and condition floor mats. We have 3-5 different ways to clean and condition mats. This is just one of the ways and was hoping I could provide some value to you by showing one way to clean and condition that seems to have pretty good long term results vs spraying with a vinyl shine etc. Our way isn't the only way. Please feel free to share how you prefer to clean mats and hopefully we can all learn and help each other out.
Hello enjoyed the video do you have any ideas to do a large area with the Solution finish black product and where do I find this product?
Deborah Free You have to order Solution Finish online. You can get it from Amazon or Ebay, etc. From what I’ve seen, a little bit goes a long way. Look up more videos about Solution Finish on youtube. :)
Dawn dish soap works great for me
brando Guy me too.
What is solution finish? I scrubbed mine and they are still scuffed. Mine have been through one winter, October to March. Is the solution finish sold by weathertek?
@@sheilam1918 stoner trim shine works great
Same here
i would offer some sort of protection like IGL Eclipse for those, at a small up charge of course. Make them look good again as well as help extend their life.
Jon Scribner I’ll have to try that out!! Thanks buddy
I typically use tuff-stuff with the brush attachment on mine, it’s meant for carpet but it works great on these mats
Invest in a Tornador Black. Makes getting in all the tough spots easy peasy. Will use less degreaser, and water. Most important it will save you ton of time!
We have a few of the Tornador Blacks and love them!! I thought about making a video using that tool to clean the mats but wanted to make it as affordable as possible to clean them. Great tip Daniel!
Yeah, some people might not want to spend the couple of Benjamins on a Tonador Black and not have the compressorset up. Yet so helpful even around the house... detailing ones vehicle, cleaning lawn/home furniture, RV/boat/yard/farm equipment, etc etc... oh, and can't leave out vomit incidents! LoL Like any good tool, it will pay off in the long run.
If you wash off simply green with dish soap and water can it keave a dirty looking film?
Great video. Thanks
"IPA"...Imperial Pale Ale?.... drink the unused portion...joking of course, I bought a set off Craigslist and followed your suggestions. They came out good will follow up with protectant. Thanks.
Joke all you want ,after a few India or especially imperial pale ales I don't give a shit what the floormats look like. Works great for me.
I bought the cleaning products directly from weather tech...they work
well...and it’s non slip
Thanks for sharing
Did you try the Weather Tech final mat topping? Much easier to use just spray it on the clean mat and let it dry in the sun a few minutes not slick at all.
Not yet but I think I need to! Thank you so much!
Can you add links to what you used? Specially the black stuff you used at the end. Thanks
I have the Ford weather mats on my truck, and I love how easy it cleans up and how soft the rubber is, compared to the weather tech Mats
The Ford truck mats do clean up very well each time and I never need to apply anything after cleaning!
I had weathertech mats in my Frontier. The "heel" area on the driver mat over time because discolored, almost greenish ( I assume it was from the winter/ salt ). They were stiff and the design would allow water to "drain" or run towards the rocker trim. So I had to put a piece of towel there to A. keep the water towards the center of the mat, B. absorb any water that did run that direction. Now with my Sierra, I went with the Husky liners, Xact Contour and they are ALOT better than the WT. They are soft and pliable, not to mention there is a raised "wall" on the outside of the mat so the water should stay "on" the mat as opposed to running towards the rocker trim.
Hey Gav!
This is great info! I think I may try the same when I am due for an upgrade.
I used chemical guys VRP and it felt alittle slippery at first but after 2 days was fine
Thank you for your video!
Ya right!
Wow that’s pretty cool
Heavy Man thanks buddy!
Pristine Auto Detailing no problem man I enjoy watching your videos and like seeing the difference in the end and I enjoy doing to my own vehicle
What do you use on tan floor mats to make them look new again since Solotion Finish doesn't come in tan color?
Generally we will just use Stoner Trim Shine that comes in a can on the tan and gray mats. Its important to wipe off any extra product after applying though that way they do not stay slippy.
Where can you buy Solution Finish ? I did the mats 4 times with soap and hose on jet along with a scrub brush....IKEA dish brush with good bristles. I sure am willing to try our the magic solution.
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How do you remove the floor mat
how do you restore faded red mats?
Great vid. Like the mic
Josh Huenecke thanks man!! Takes a little to get used to 😂
I have found that most dressings once cleaned turn those things into skating rinks.
That's why he discourages using slick products.
I used ultra luxury floor liner cleaner, 4 ozs. -$169.00.
What do you use on the WT mats in tan? Solution Magic has grey or black but no tan nor brown that I have seen. Curious
I would most likely use Stoner Trim Shine after cleaning or I have not tried out yet but WT has a kit to clean and condition the mats. www.weathertech.com/techcare/cleaner-protector-kit/
It looks like just pain WD40 helped me to clean it up after just plain water wash back to nice black almost like original condition.
I tried different pressure washing / soaping / decreasing but some residue remained every time.
this time just hose quick wash, then paper towel dry, then wd40 with paper towel and it look like I feel I like it this way.
A tree fell on our car and the back window shattered. The trunk mat now has about a 4 inch slice in it. Is there a product that can seal that? It doesn't have to disappear, just be watertight.
"Not as strong as a Degreaser"..... as he gasps for air!
LOL was thinking the same thing
@@PristineAutoDetailing These works good www.weathertech.ca/en/techcare/cleaner-protector-kit/
Must be some weak stuff, those are rookie coughs. 😂
Do you think NuVinyl would do just as good of a job versus that solution finish? Or ArmorAll protectant gel?
I have not used either of those products but I would say they would be worth a shot as long as they don't get super slick on the shoes.
@@PristineAutoDetailing I know that Armor All leaves a ridiculously slick feel after applying. I did some research since my comment and 303 Aerospace protectant is what a lot of people are switching to when it comes to interior detailing. Has the same results with a matte finish. Ordered a bottle and will be trying it out. Also a tip I learned in the vid...apply the product using one of those cheap black foam paint brushes, then rub in and wipe away excess with a micro fiber cloth. May help you with your applications as well in those nooks and crannies!
Great video; I'm looking forward to trying it out! Quick question: how slippery is the mat after using the Solution Finish? Many have commented below about other products being slippery. Is the Solution Finish slippery too?
Thank you! I don't find it too slippy personally but I do find myself using Stoner Trim Shine w/ a final excess wipe down after spraying easier than using the solution finish.
@@PristineAutoDetailing Thank you! Yes, I can see where a spray would be much easier to use to get into crevices!! I have that too! So maybe I’ll give that a try too!😉
#Pristine I personally prefer the Husky mats over weather tech. Living in Oklahoma the husky holds up better than the weather tech does in the heat. After a few months in southern heat the weather tech mats will begin to fold over and lose there shape unlike the husky ones. Also the rubber finish appears better. I work for a dealership and I have a buddy that owns an accessories shop and we both recommend Husky over the weather tech even though he stocks both there. But good video!
Timboslice5-80 I can definitely see that. I dunno why everyone around here goes weathertech. I think it’s all a marketing thing and everyone knows the name better.
That’s all it takes. A better marketing strategy wins the battle!
@Andrei Moise The new Meguiers Ceramic spray?
@Emily Stornetta husk xact countours r much better.. heavier non slip material with larger grooves for water and dirt to fall into so your shoes aren't sliding around in it
@@PristineAutoDetailing Literally just did some husky mats Friday. I didn't see much of the discoloration or embedded dirt as I do with Weather tech. But most of my clients have W.T. for the name.
I get scared with husky liners they look so slick. But with any other rubber floor mats I used to always use interior dressing. It rains a lot in seattle tho so once u get it wet it becomes a slip and slide then it gets on yout shoes and on the clutch pedal 😲😬
At ecogreen mobile detailing we use all purposes a brush and air compressor lol
Has anyone had their mats look like they have oily spots? Mine are tackey on both sides, do they start to break down after a few years?
Funny you should mention Tire Shine. I sent my Ford Flex to the dealer for repair and had then do a detail job on it at the same time. When I picked my car up they had put Tire shine on my carpet. Do you have any idea on how I remove the Tire Shine from the carpet? I am slipping and sliding every time i get in and out of the car.
Thats horrible! Have you tried a degreaser or all purpose cleaner and a couple towels? That may help. I would def. be calling them.
So... What do you use when cleaning the tan Weathertechs? I'm curious because I'm thinking about getting a set in tan for my car. I wouldn't be tracking more than rainy day mud and water into my car. It looks like the black gets a whiteish, or lighter color discoloration. Does that mean it doesn't show up as much in the tan versions?
I clean the tan the same way as the black. Seems like the gray and tan hold up a little better and don't get so whiteish in color after use. I generally recommend tan or gray to clients if it will at all match up.
@@PristineAutoDetailing Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. That is good to know, since my interior is Ivory. I think the tan will match nicely. BTW, I just got some 3d Maxpider mats for my Ridgeline in black. I like those a lot. They are similar, but very different from the WTs. Time will tell how they clean up or last. But unfortunately they don't make them for my 02 accord. So I'll likely be picking up some tan WTs. Thank so much, this helped me decide once and for all on the color.
I will have to check out the maxpider mats!
303 vinyl cleaner work good.
Hey Joe! I do like the 303 vinyl products 👍
What do you think about using mother's back to black on these floor mats versus solution finish?
I have not tried that but have been really like using Stoner Trim Shine in the Aerosol Can then wipe any excess if needed. Its a lot faster and does a great job on this mats.
@@PristineAutoDetailing Thanks for the info and video. I'll look into that.
Would you say they hold up really good, I’m thinking of buying them for my Audi. I do a lot of hiking and outdoors.
They’re definitely worth it. It does a great job at protecting your actual carpet from stains and spills. They may not be the best looking but you’re definitely getting your money’s comingworth with them
Had them for 11 years in my F150 and my foot never started to wear through
Name and where to purchase the items used to do mats
Great video. What is the name of the cleaner and solution you used to finish them? I couldn’t quit catch it. Thanks.
Hey Thank you Frank!! I used Stoner all purpose cleaner and then finished with Solution Finish Trim Restorer.
@@PristineAutoDetailing I have Gutter Brown mats....is there a color match product?
I use WD40 to clean then paper towel to dry leave out in open air overnight they look brand new.
How do you think a liquid shoe Polish would work?
Not too sure really Victor. May be worth a shot as long as it doesn't get slippy?
Will pressure washing these mats mess them up?
No, as long as you don't get crazy close to the mats with the pressure washer tip and use a tip that's a wider pattern. I have gotten pretty close to the mats and it really takes a decent amount to mess them up.
Hello, my situation is a little different. Basically, I ended up getting a new car that is the same as my old car, but it is black instead of grey. Do you think using the solution finish black on grey mats would adequately recolor the mats?
Solution finish black would not work on grey mats.
I would guess if you painted them they would chip and scratch fairly easily as well.
I'll come down Thursday and we can clean my Husky Mats haha
What if you use your method to clean the mats then use any plastic trim shine.. let the trim shine be absorbed and THEN wash them with a degreaser? I am wondering if this would make them look like new but then they won't be slippery?
We will use Stoner Trim Shine aerosol to finish them when need to do faster and have had great success. Allow it to dry into the mat like you said and wipe down any excess.
@@PristineAutoDetailing I'll try it thanks!
Like the video! Like it even better that it looks like you've got a dip in. Ha-ha. I find that Stoner Trim Shine works pretty good on refreshing the mat after cleaning. Keep the vids coming!
you should either wear a respirator or do this outside
Good video but step one should be do this outside and not inside the shop. That way, you are not cleaning the floor later or breathing in all the chemical fumes.
Doesn't a pressure washer (blast) the WeatheTech plastic logo off the mats?
Sometimes yeah it can if not careful.
where can you buy Solution Finish in Canada
www.amazon.ca/Solution-Finish-SF-BBB12-12oz/dp/B006NZRAFE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SOLUTION+FINISH&qid=1602614328&sr=8-1
Hi Todd
Weathertech makes their own cleaners. I would be curious to see if their formulation works better.
I definitely should try that out!! Great idea
Their cleaners are very expensive. I did better elsewhere with Mother's products.
They are expensive, but they work great. I'm not sure there's anything special about the cleaner, but the protectant is awesome. Once the mats are clean and dry, spray/mist the protectant on it and spread it around with a damp sponge, then let dry. Once dry, the mats have the same satin black appearance with just a hint of sheen, and are not slippery at all. Literally look new.
@@erik996 Could it be a spray wax?
@@RiceGrainz I have no clue. I suppose it could be. It's a milky white liquid in the bottle, so whatever is dissolved in the liquid remains on the surface when the liquid carrier evaporates.