Removing oil from carpets

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:59 pm

The previous owner as allowed the boot carpet to become pretty well soaked in diff oil. Not good. Does anyone know of a decent way of cleaning the oil out? Preferably something that doesn't stink the car out, thank you please

A2ON · Post by **A2ON** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:11 pm

would it not be better to buy a new or second hand boot carpet mate ?

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:23 pm

Thanks for that! About

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:29 pm

ideal opportunity to start stripping the interior

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:35 pm

Oi!! Pack it in

I read the other day that the front seats weight 45kgs each! I reckon that there must be well over 250kgs in that interior........

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:40 pm

How about some watered down Gunk?
It's going to take lots of hot water and a detergent to break down the chemicals. Could it be worth giving a friendly valeter a shout? (did nt the go faster boys have a look at this sort of thing?)
If you can't get the carpet warm enough for long enough, the oil will settle on the next section.
I can say this after owning shit cars with oil leaks for 20+ years

I'd happily try and locate a 2nd hand one for you mate, what colour is it?

Tonynos · Post by **Tonynos** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:51 pm

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:03 pm

Whats the point of having a carpet in the boot? To keep the weekly shop comfortable???
May as well chuck it along with the rear seats & belts, Door cards and anything else that is weighing it down

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:14 pm

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Jon · Post by **Jon** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:26 pm

stuart wrote:
Er......thanks Jon. Helpful

No problem.