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Per the new T-1 rules I stripped the interior of the #86. As good as it looks I absolutely hate the driver side floorboard bare. I see in a matter of days that it will look like total, scratched up crap from grinding away with dirty shoes. I thought about leaving a piece of carpet in place with no padding but there is really no way to secure it down that I have found. Any thoughts on something lightwieght that I could use/install as sort of a permanent "floor mat" that won't end up looking like junk and may be easy to wipe up or vacuum?
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glue down some carpet, or get some of the grip-tape made for stair treads.

I think you'd have other things to worry about than how the floor looks.
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Originally Posted by sleeper02Z06
Per the new T-1 rules I stripped the interior of the #86. As good as it looks I absolutely hate the driver side floorboard bare. I see in a matter of days that it will look like total, scratched up crap from grinding away with dirty shoes. I thought about leaving a piece of carpet in place with no padding but there is really no way to secure it down that I have found. Any thoughts on something lightwieght that I could use/install as sort of a permanent "floor mat" that won't end up looking like junk and may be easy to wipe up or vacuum?
wipe yer gosh darned shoes off before gettin' in the car, then you won't have that problem, you pansey.
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I purchased three adhesive backed, non-slip stair tread toppers from Home Depot. (They are located in the paint section.) They have a very rough, surface on top and just "peel n' stick" to the floor. I find they provide a great non-slip surface, are cheap, and are easy to replace when they get worn out.

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How about some of that sticky sandpaper stuff that is put on diving boards?
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Originally Posted by OCCOMSRAZOR
I purchased three adhesive backed, non-slip stair tread toppers from Home Depot. (They are located in the paint section.) They have a very rough, surface on top and just "peel n' stick" to the floor. I find they provide a great non-slip surface, are cheap, and are easy to replace when they get worn out.

Works fine for me. I put it in to stop sliding around when getting in and out of the car rather than for looks.
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I screwed my in, my floor was very slippery when it was wet I just wanted somthing to wipe my feet on
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Originally Posted by davidfarmer
glue down some carpet, or get some of the grip-tape made for stair treads.

I think you'd have other things to worry about than how the floor looks.
Thought about the grip tape, just need to find some now. It's not just about looks either, I hate that slippery floor feeling as Ken states, forgive me for failing to map that out......
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Originally Posted by OCCOMSRAZOR
I purchased three adhesive backed, non-slip stair tread toppers from Home Depot. (They are located in the paint section.) They have a very rough, surface on top and just "peel n' stick" to the floor. I find they provide a great non-slip surface, are cheap, and are easy to replace when they get worn out.

Perfect! Thanks for the good info!
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeZ06
wipe yer gosh darned shoes off before gettin' in the car, then you won't have that problem, you pansey.

You know me, it's more than about looks anyway though. But I guess you loose points for being proud of the way your car looks these days and wanting to keep it in good shape if it is in your control to.....

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