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Old 05-31-14, 03:29 PM
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Default Tips on how to protect a certain area of carpet

My children like to ride in the 3rd row and I can see the potential of the area pictured getting destroyed. Any tips on what to do? I though of getting that clear clinging plastic, but I can not seem to find any without any type of print and not sure if they make it thick enough.
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Try this one --- I have the one with the print but they have a version without print but limited to a certain roll size.

It is not super thick and I believe it is the one used in the dealership showroom. However, the idea is to remove it from time to time. I was told it is better to remove it every 1-3 months depending on the temperature. I use it primarily to cover the driver's foot area during the winter as the rubber mat does not cover some critical areas where I would have needed to clean it if without the film.

http://www.americover.com/auto_carpe...r_688_prd1.htm

Also you may contact them and ask if they could get one without the print if you look for a particular roll size. Company seems to be in CA and shipping was considered pretty quick in my case.

And I just use a OLFA knife to trim the film to sizes I need.
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Home Depot sell sells this adhesive carpet protector on a roll.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Roberts-2...0-12/202020269
It is typically used as runners in new home open houses. I've used it and it is pretty tough. You can add layers if needed. Sticks pretty tenaciously.
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