Rant - Too many people selling you the incorrect pattern trunk floor mats

[Polara_500]

More layers, more opportunity to trap/retain moisture. RUST!!

 

[jct]

when i got my car it didn't come with one so i made one out of carpet, still planning on making one out of AstroTurf

 

[Big_John]

Happy to do that, but can you tell me why?

More layers, more opportunity to trap/retain moisture. RUST!!

^This^ and it just looks tacky.

 

[ayilar]

The car will be stored inside, and I don't intend to drive it in the rain -- but I plan to follow your recommendations nevertheless.

 

[Big_John]

The car will be stored inside, and I don't intend to drive it in the rain -- but I plan to follow your recommendations nevertheless.

Rainwater will hurt, but condensation is almost as bad.

 

[ayilar]

Rainwater will hurt, but condensation is almost as bad.

I'll take you guys' words for it, and that's why I'll follow your unanimous recommendation.

 

[HWYCRZR]

Jumping into this thread as I have a newly painted/ rebuilt trunk floor pan and a new cover. The new re-pro covers are just a vinyl sheet and does not provide any padding what so ever. I was thinking about some sort of backing to attach to the back side of the vinyl that would allow some breath-ability to prevent trapping moisture. What comes to mind is something like the very light foam packing sheets. It doesn't absorb moisture and should allow for a small air gap and insulation to help dissipate moisture. Just thinking out loud here.

 

[Wonderwagon]

Buy a wagon, then there is n I problem. Sorry board changin planes at La Guardia to Columbus

 

[Big_John]

Jumping into this thread as I have a newly painted/ rebuilt trunk floor pan and a new cover. The new re-pro covers are just a vinyl sheet and does not provide any padding what so ever. I was thinking about some sort of backing to attach to the back side of the vinyl that would allow some breath-ability to prevent trapping moisture. What comes to mind is something like the very light foam packing sheets. It doesn't absorb moisture and should allow for a small air gap and insulation to help dissipate moisture. Just thinking out loud here.
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EZ Cool Automotive Insulation heat barrier and noise reduction for cars, trucks, classic cars, street rods and much more

Take a look at this stuff. I'll bet they will send you a sample.

 

[HWYCRZR]

That may be the ticket. at 3/16" thick it should not over bulk .

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

You guys really are a wealth of knowledge.

 

[Big_John]

That may be the ticket. at 3/16" thick it should not over bulk .

It's very lightweight too.