Front Mat Vs Front Carpet

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:55 am Post subject: Front Mat Vs Front Carpet

I searched to see if this has been discussed before. I can't seem to find a thread.

There is not much difference in price. I've been toying with a Sewfine carpet or a rubber mat from WW or Busdepot.

I really like the look of the carpet, but I'll be using my westy for camping and road trips. Not a show bus. I'm concerned the carpet won't take the the wear and tear as much as the rubber will.

I've only seen pictures of what the carpet looks like brand new. What do they look like once they've had some use?

I like the idea of the rubber because it's lower maintenance.

dreadzeplin666 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:04 pm Post subject:

Rubber all the way!!!! My new mat is a year old and gets used and abused on a daily basis.... It has soo much sand, dirt, mud, whatever. Carpet would just suck that in, at least w rubber you can easily clean it and within minuets back to norm!
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dreadzeplin666 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject:

Where in Chi-Town are u??? Grew up Cicero/Amatage, Dad was SGT at Des Plaines PD, Went to school at Stevenson in Buffalo Grove b4 heading out this way
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Manfreds78bay · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:

Westfabulous · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:28 pm Post subject:

I have a the fitted rubber mat over top of my carpet. Best of both worlds for when I want to switch.
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curtis4085 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject:

I have the rubber mat for everday driving and i have brand new OG front carpet to put in for shows. The carpet gets dirty to fast and i do not want to add moisture by cleaning it all the time.
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EZ Gruv · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:44 pm Post subject:

Where is the option for both? I have carpet over my rubber mat.
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RatCamper · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

Mat. Carpet always looks really disgusting and gets worn through in no time flat.
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TRN9 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:01 pm Post subject:

I have both. Carpet then the rubber mat.
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DirtyCossack · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject:

I have some rust holes to fix in mine, but I'm thinking about going with some spray on truck bed liner. What are opinions of that?
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drober23 · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:07 am Post subject:

If the rust is dealt with properly first (cut out and weld in new metal where holes are and sand/clean/POR15 the rest) then you can truckbed liner your bus if you want.

I would put a rubber mat over the truckbed liner though Smile

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DirtyCossack · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:04 am Post subject:

funkngruv · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:12 pm Post subject:

thats what i did it turned out pretty well, I used herculiner

Kirk · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:24 am Post subject:

Right now mine is the factory carpet, with a generic auto floor mat on it. I sure as hell wish I could find a new sage green front floor carpet. Confused

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For you guys who put a rubber mat over carpet, do you find it cuts down on noise? Any other advantages?

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:03 pm Post subject:

Manfreds78bay · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject:

SGKent · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:06 pm Post subject:

we got mud and grass on our feet at the Niello run from parking in the upper field yesterday. It took less than a minute to sweep it out with a whisk broom. Carpet is too much of a pain in a bus.
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notchboy · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:24 pm Post subject:

jtauxe · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject:

Carpet is warmer and quieter. And if it gets really nasty or worn, I just cut a new piece to fit from the rolls of excess carpet I find from time to time.
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