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rraite	good day to all!! i hope you all dont think this is to dumb of a question. i bought my prowler last year (a 99). i did get lucky the first owner took real good care of the kat only problem with her is some rock chips. ok my question, the plastic on the carpet from the factory is still there! is there a chance it will get so old it will not come off? or should i remove it? ok just one more question im using armor-all on the plastic and vinyl, what can you suggest for the leather seats? thanks all richard & janet
BeWare	quote: Originally posted by rraite: good day to all!! ok just one more question im using armor-all on the plastic and vinyl, what can you suggest for the leather seats? thanks all richard & janet I can't answer about the plastic. On the leather I use Lexol. I get it at Pep Boys. They also make a prodcut for Vinyl. http://www.premiumautocare.com/lexol.html This message has been edited by BeWare on 05-04-2005 at 11:22 AM
rraite	thanks beware i will try lexol! we dont have pep-boys down here, i will check auto zone! thanks again richard
butchcee	Richard, you could get another set of mats for daily use. Get another set and keep the best of the two for "show". Then plastic is on the mats or carpet? I'd pull it off if it was on the carpet if it was me. I just use a damp rag on my seats.
rraite	thanks butchee yes its the plastic on the carpet from the factory. i pulled on one corner of it ans its really on there! the wife thinks i should remove it also, so the score is two to one. lol have a great day!! richard
obi-wan	The protective plastic film on the carpets is a common covering used in the auto. business on new carpeting. It's only for shipping 'cus most new cars are driven at some point when delivering them to the dealership and that means folks with shoes(boots)that are dirty. So.. the film is put there to protect the carpet. It should be removed and the over carpets(throw-mats) then installed(there usually in the trunk or sold separately when you buy your new car)If you leave the plastic film covers in the car you will have "stuff" getting under it at the edges and over time this "stuff" will damage the actual carpeting. I have several overmat sets and change them from time to time. I then take the dirty set to a good car wash and have them steam or deep clean them then I let them dry over a long period of time. I rotate 3 sets. I do use my car a lot> I've got over 60,000 miles in 5 years. IT'S BEEN A BLAST !!!!!! I hope this info. helps' Obi-Wan
rraite	thanks obi-wan never thought that stuff might be getting under it! that makes the score 3 to 1! lol i cant let the wife know about this as i will get how shes always right! lol lol take care richard
TLRandall	Meguire's also makes a great leather protector that I have used on my seats from day one. Add another vote for taking that plastic off the carpet - the adhesive will break down and cause the carpet to collect and hold dirt faster. ------------------ 2001 Mulholland Edition Prowler and Trailer 2004 Ford F-150 FX-4
rraite	thanks TLRandall i will look at the mcquires also! dang the score is 4 to 1! lol wifey is winning! richard
MDProwler	Leave it on!! Not really, just trying to raise your score. Took mine off right away.
tz1238	Get it off as soon as possible. I left it on a house trailer I owned for three months. Man, the carpet attracted dirt like a magnet after that. We had to shampoo it about ten times till all the adhesive finally was gone. This message has been edited by tz1238 on 05-04-2005 at 04:51 PM
anxiety2001	Don't just wipe your seats off! Make sure you use a leather conditoner after you clean them. Most offer some U/V protection also. This will help your seats stay looking new much longer! -Anxiety
CJ	Sounds like you should remove it while you still can without it possibly being damaged by the adhesive. I don't like ArmorAll........especially on the dash....causes too much of a glare! I also use Meguiar's leather cleaner on the seats of my cats.
rraite	thanks to all for the info! i removed the plastic on the carpet last night! the carpet is showroom new! but there is a very lite sticky feeling on the carpet! i have a feeling im going to have a cleaning nightmare for awhile! cj if you see this since you dont like armor-all what can you suggest? thanks again! have a great day richard