NeverSatisfied

I just washed my baby for the first time, and noticed that the rear wheel wells are lined with some sort of felt material. Just wondering if this is new for '08. It it some sort of sound-deadening material? If it's been on the IS since '06, to '06 owners: how has it help up with road grime, rocks, debris, etc? Any tips on cleaning it?

Hartawan

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My 06 still looks normal, I dont really wash it.

sjgIS350

yeah its been around since the '06. Not sure why they chose that material..it really sucks to clean. Can't really wash it due to the texture of the material. Last year when I went on my **** cleaning spree I used a tire brush to clean it the best I could.

It's also a magnet for having things like leaf debris stick to it..so this time of year it isn't easy to clean

lexus250

I have it too on my 06', its very durable considering. When I put on my coilovers thats when I seen it and was very curious why did lexus use that?????

mikes rx

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It's nothing really "new". The previous gen ES's have it too.

To clean: I just spray some tire foam on it (same as what I do for regular plastic liners), and use a brush to get out any debris if needed.

NeverSatisfied

Thanks boys!

tuan92129

The felt is used to 'absorb' water that splashes from driving.

y2ks2k

Ya, my 06 has it. Still think its kinda odd, tends to get stuff stuck in it, specially around this time of year (leaves).

Andoskyy

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my brother's girlfriend's corolla has it too. hers is a 2007.

when i noticed mine for the first time, i thought i was special

but it seems like toyota did it for soundproofing is my guess