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take the carpet out if its that bad. if worse comes to worse--you can always pressure wash it---replace the backing which can be bought at any auto store. Just remember to make yourself a diagram of where the backing came off----cut the new to fit the same way and use 3m adhesive glue to put it back on your carpet once it has completely dried. Do NOT put water from a steam cleaner in your floorboard----you will never be able to get it out of the jute backing on the carpet. It will mildew and ruin your interior. If you plan to try and clean the carpets while in the vehicle take the seats out where you can work. I'll give you a little detailers trick about carpets called dry cleaning. Go to the parts store and get you some "wash" thinner---yes laquer thinner---put a small amount on the towel and hit the bad stains with it. You will have to scrub (50/50 simple green-water in a spray bottle and a good stiff brush and towel dry each time with a white towel so you can see how much dirt is coming up)) and repeat to make the stain go away. This will be work. This will pull the stains to the top and will also promote drying of any moisture. Keep the thinner away from all plastic parts and check a little carpet under the seat to see if it will wash the color out before you do any other parts. Pay here car lots brought us "dogs" by the dozens at my detail shop. This is the only way to do it right.
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Cease, If that doesn't work or your not satisfied with the results, an aftermarket "molded" "pre-cut" rug may be your answer. We used to purchase these about 10 yrs ago for 110-150 bucks. Most of the time these have the heel pad and everything already on them, all you have to do is install the jute backing for "cush" and sound proof and scotchguard the hell out of it before you put it in. (BTW-in my experience, I've found them to be as good or better than factory and yes they fit immaculately) I don't know if there are any available for the Fuze yet but I'll certainly check. Perhaps one of the FoMoCo parts guys on here can get the name of the carpet manufacturer for you and maybe you can buy direct from the company/manufacturer and save yourself some coinage. Never fear, all is never lost! We did work for GM and we cleaned cars that people committed suicide in and were murdered in!And these cars went right back out on the lot to be sold and no one ever knew the difference!!! What won't clean can be replaced at a reasonable cost if your patient to find a good place with a good product.
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[quote author=thereisnospoon link=topic=79601.msg1654123#msg1654123 date=1187586422]
Wrap the kids and wife up in plastic before you throw them in the car - well....at least add a few little poke holes for air
Actually, about 3-4 days ago I was getting my carpets shampooed at a local place and told this guy about the red colored spots that I had on the inside of my car. I had tried just about everything to get them out and nothing worked. Well, he had 10 million things in little bottles and he grabbed one of them, squirted it onto the carpet, and rubbed it in so vigorously that my car started shaking. 10 minutes later he shampooed that area of the carpet and the spots were completely gone. I'm going to have to ask him what he used.
[/quote] If he will tell you at all! In all probability it was something oxy (oxygen) based mixed with a paint thinner and water. Little tricks impress customers and go a long way toward repeat business. As for the ten million bottle collection? I highly recommend it! I mix my own polishes for example:my fav is one that is part 3M, part Pro and part Meguires. The greatest polish effect comes from a polish that is 1 part synthetic-1 part natural-1 part kerosene based. Cleaners are the same way. Just be sure you test all of your 10 million before you put them in or on a car.
Wrap the kids and wife up in plastic before you throw them in the car - well....at least add a few little poke holes for air
Actually, about 3-4 days ago I was getting my carpets shampooed at a local place and told this guy about the red colored spots that I had on the inside of my car. I had tried just about everything to get them out and nothing worked. Well, he had 10 million things in little bottles and he grabbed one of them, squirted it onto the carpet, and rubbed it in so vigorously that my car started shaking. 10 minutes later he shampooed that area of the carpet and the spots were completely gone. I'm going to have to ask him what he used.
[/quote] If he will tell you at all! In all probability it was something oxy (oxygen) based mixed with a paint thinner and water. Little tricks impress customers and go a long way toward repeat business. As for the ten million bottle collection? I highly recommend it! I mix my own polishes for example:my fav is one that is part 3M, part Pro and part Meguires. The greatest polish effect comes from a polish that is 1 part synthetic-1 part natural-1 part kerosene based. Cleaners are the same way. Just be sure you test all of your 10 million before you put them in or on a car.
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