[TUTORIAL] How to make your Trunk Carpet to look like brand new again! (Page 2/5)
johnyrottin JAN 15, 10:38 AM
Wanted to resurect this thread as I read it awhile ago. They work great! Thanks for all the tips!

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Alex4mula JAN 15, 10:47 AM
I have a very good candidate to test this. Thanks for the tips
zefferk JAN 15, 10:51 AM
Awesome info! I can't wait for the snow and cold to let up for a day so I can revive my carpets! Will this technique work well for the interior carpets as well?
JohnWPB JAN 15, 11:15 AM

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Originally posted by zefferk:

Awesome info! I can't wait for the snow and cold to let up for a day so I can revive my carpets! Will this technique work well for the interior carpets as well?



As mentioned about 3 posts up:


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Originally posted by JohnWPB:
You sure can, Resolve is good on just about any carpeting and fabric. I would however be a little more gentle with the brush, even go with a softer bristle one. You do not want to "fuzz up" the Berber carpet.

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Rick 88 JAN 15, 12:35 PM
My carpet was not very dirty but now looks showroom new by following your tips. Any other detailing ideas you have? What is the best way to get rid of water spots? We have very hard water here.
JohnWPB JAN 15, 12:45 PM
We used to use a mild acid solution to get rid of water spots. You have to be VERY careful though, as it is corrosive, and can ruin certain finished metals like some rims and such. Scrubbing Bubbles brand cleaner can also work WONDERS! I use it on just about everything. Spray it on glass, with a green scrubbie pad and the glass will look new again, removing ALL water spots from acid rain and hard water ect. It can also, don't ask me how, remove surface rust (mild rust) from Chrome.
aeffertz APR 10, 12:54 PM
Awesome thread!

I know you mentioned this would be just fine for interior carpet. But if there aren't any rust stains on the carpet, would spraying CLR on it help anymore than the Resolve?
RWDPLZ APR 10, 01:23 PM
Question: Are CLR and Resolve more effective on dry carpet, or does it matter if it's wet? (Do I need to wait for it to dry before applying)?

Nice alternative to scrubbing bubbles is Tuff Stuff, comes in a tall yellow can, also works great on lots of things.
JohnWPB APR 10, 02:31 PM
CLR is not gonna do much, other than on rust stains really. It there are no rust spots, then just resolve will work well. It is best to apply it to dry carpet, so it is not diluted. Spray stains and such well, and mist the rest of the carpet. When you start to scrub it, you can have a bucket of water and dip the brush in it and then use it on the carpet. This will add some water to the resolve, and foam up nicely.

One last thing, rinse, rinse, rinse If you have any residue left in the carpet, it will still look great, but will attract dirt easier. I personally when doing interior carpet will scrub, then shop-vac the carpet. I will then pour water on the carpet, (Don't flood it out or anything ) and shop-vac some more. Repeat quite a few times to flush out the carpet well. leave the windows down in the sun and let the carpets dry thoroughly.

If at all possible, take the time to remove the interior carpet. It will be easier to dry, and will come out even better by jetting it with the hose to rinse it all out after you have worked the resolve in well.
GTGeff APR 10, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by JohnWPB:

We used to use a mild acid solution to get rid of water spots. You have to be VERY careful though, as it is corrosive, and can ruin certain finished metals like some rims and such. Scrubbing Bubbles brand cleaner can also work WONDERS! I use it on just about everything. Spray it on glass, with a green scrubbie pad and the glass will look new again, removing ALL water spots from acid rain and hard water ect. It can also, don't ask me how, remove surface rust (mild rust) from Chrome.



John,

A + for you my friend. Just used the Scrubing Bubbles on the wife's Grand Prix chrome rim. Bad rust from failing brake pad. I was afraid we were looking at a replacement rim. You got to understand my wife. A definate marriage saver.

With many THANKS,

Jeff

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