Cleaned Floor Mat Stripes

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It seems like all the cleaned floor mats I see on this site are striped. Is there a reason for that or is it purely aesthetic for picture purposes?
 
Most guys probably do it even if they're not taking pics. Just a nice finishing touch to an interior detail.
 
It really does add a nice touch to the interior. Next time I do the interior, I'll be sure to do that as well.
 
Just curious, but what do you guys use to get the carpet to lay like that? :confused: I've tried using the attachments on my shop-vac, and also putting them in with a scrub brush, but my stripes never seem to lay quite like the ones we see in all the pictures around here.
 
Sn95nik said:
Just curious, but what do you guys use to get the carpet to lay like that? :confused: I've tried using the attachments on my shop-vac, and also putting them in with a scrub brush, but my stripes never seem to lay quite like the ones we see in all the pictures around here.
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I usually use Folex carpet cleaner and extract with a shop vac. With the carpet still damp you can use a 2-3" attachment and go back and forth on the carpet. Others also use a stiff brush and go back and forth ... still damp though.
 
Yeah, I agree with Budman. The carpet has to be damp to get the sharp lines. I sometimes rinse with a spray bottle of H2O so I've always got water handy. Just give it a few more squirts.
 
A lot of detailers do it for looks. The carpet does not have to be wet.
 
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