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67 Florida Deluxe
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 Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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I just looked at the cocomats.com site (cursory look) and I see the mats have a rubber backing with nibs. I don't want nibs on the backing, as they will go directly over my original rubber floor mats and I don't want that abrasion (the nibs are intended to grip carpet and not slide.) I also don't like the vinyl edging material, I prefer fabric. My '56 bug has mats like I want but they came with the car and I have no idea where they came from. Any other sources?
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wheel607
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:06 am Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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Cocomats.com are NOT the original Coco mat company. I know much more about this than I originally let on. You see, years ago, I almost bought out the original makers of Coco mats. I really liked them and they were about to go out of business.......just had to actually buy out the existing stock, but it was rolls and rolls of the coir matting. The NEW mats offered by Cocomats are NOT as the originals, but they are a close second. the best you can get anywhere. Except, Wolfsburg West has a little different and cheaper product (I dont know where Tony gets his) I have them installed in my 63 Ragtop. All, as far as I know have the vinyl on the edge and the plasticized backing with nibs. I have forgotten more about this deal than I remember except that NOW they are called BETTER.
Maybe it is for nostalgia sake, but I also think they WERE better then. Now they carry MANY different styles, sisal, nylon, patterned,etc. They are not at all like was sold in the 1960s and 70s. I also believe that Volkswagen sold these under their ZVW program. Again, I dont like the nibs either, as most people who spend the money (and they are no longer cheap) want to cover their existing floormats to protect them. But it is impossible with the nibs. And remember, this is said by the current makers to make them better. No it just offers another feature that many dont want. |
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 6:27 am Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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| 67 Florida Deluxe wrote: |
| I just looked at the cocomats.com site (cursory look) and I see the mats have a rubber backing with nibs. I don't want nibs on the backing, as they will go directly over my original rubber floor mats and I don't want that abrasion (the nibs are intended to grip carpet and not slide.) I also don't like the vinyl edging material, I prefer fabric. My '56 bug has mats like I want but they came with the car and I have no idea where they came from. Any other sources? |
I just pull out my rubber mats (and underlayment— the rubber backed coco mats are thick!) and use the coco mats directly on the floor. I use the rubber mats for show.
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Marcdeb
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Trylon
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 6:14 am Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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Oh yeah!
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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Very Nice Marc 
I have been considering a set too!
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 4:03 am Post subject: Re: Let's see your Ghia's Coco Mats |
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I've not seen many examples of Black & Red Cocomats in a white or ivory car. Here's a nice example. It adds a nice splash of color to an otherwise black and white picture.
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