Lambswool Floor Mats
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Lambswool Floor Mats
Can anyone give me any tips or tricks to maintaining and cleaning lambswool floor mats? I was looking at the OEM jag ones, but I decided to go with an English company that provides rugs for Bentleys and Rollers. In my opinion, they look a lot nicer and were in fact cheaper than the Jaguar brand rugs.
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My lambswool mats are all in very good condition except the driver's one and all I do is
insist that people remove their shoes before entering the car!
That's not true of course.
I am sure that you have done the right thing, the Jaguar mats look nice but the backing
is absolute rubbish and I bet they want a fortune for them?
insist that people remove their shoes before entering the car!
That's not true of course.
I am sure that you have done the right thing, the Jaguar mats look nice but the backing
is absolute rubbish and I bet they want a fortune for them?
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Yeah I've heard not-so-great things about the Jaguar mats, and they were close to $500 for the LWB. The ones I got are super thick in a fantastic colour called Nautica Blue, and the driver's mat has a thick quilted leather heel pad, so I won't have to worry about it wearing out too quickly. Plus I always drive in my socks!
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They're based in Northampton, about 15 miles from me. I've had the long haired mats that I purchased from them in my Bentley for a while. I use it for weddings, and have to say they are very good. They came with a semi rigid backing and a special brush.
Any problems in shipping oversees and i'll see if I can help.
Any problems in shipping oversees and i'll see if I can help.
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How do the Bentley rugs fit? Do you have any pictures of them? I did mention in my email they were for a 2004 xJ8.
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Washing Sheepskin Carpets
I've had great success washing sheepskin carpets with the same products for my sheepskin saddle pads.
You need to use a product made especially for sheepskin. Leather Therapy Wash and Melp are all suitable and can all be found in your local (equine) tack shops, or in the online shops, as well.
Wash in cold water on the gentle cycle with a towel for agitation, and then allow to air dry; do not use any artificial heat, as it will cause the skin to dry out. When dry, you can use a soft wire dog brushes to "fluff" it a bit, if necessary.
You need to use a product made especially for sheepskin. Leather Therapy Wash and Melp are all suitable and can all be found in your local (equine) tack shops, or in the online shops, as well.
Wash in cold water on the gentle cycle with a towel for agitation, and then allow to air dry; do not use any artificial heat, as it will cause the skin to dry out. When dry, you can use a soft wire dog brushes to "fluff" it a bit, if necessary.
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Begging for pardon here, but what exactly do lambswool floormats do that justify a ~$400-$600 price tag? Are they self-cleaning or something? Or are they just thicker and softer? If that's all... does it really make a difference when one is wearing shoes? Or are people driving around barefoot just so they can sink their toes into an expensive, fluffly floormat?
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scotty1511 (08-24-2013)
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Begging for pardon here, but what exactly do lambswool floormats do that justify a ~$400-$600 price tag? Are they self-cleaning or something? Or are they just thicker and softer? If that's all... does it really make a difference when one is wearing shoes? Or are people driving around barefoot just so they can sink their toes into an expensive, fluffly floormat?
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