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Which Shows Dirt
I have a torch red C5 coupe with red floormats. Thinking of replacing them with black mats with the "flag" logo. The driver's side red mat looks dirty, even after I've vacuumed and applyed carpet cleaner to it. Wonder if the black ones wouldn't show the dirt quite as much? Any ideas, guys?
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My Lloyds mats are black with the logo. After a few weeks use the pile tends to flatten. A quick vacuum and they look good as new.
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Thanks, DG. Just ordered a set from West Coast: Black Lloyds with the silver logo. Should look good. The stock red driver's mat, which has a plastic piece built in at the front, looks crappy, no matter how many times I've tried to clean it. Thanks you guys for all your input. Have a good work week.
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Buy a can of Scotch Guard at the grocery store. Soak them down and let dry overnight. The mats will be easy to clean and the logos will stay clean and new looking. 
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Yep...black is the color to get...and while you are at it ... cut out your fog light shrouds and put some OEM Z06 screens in for some more air to the engine compartment...its an easy mod(call Bob at Fichtner Chevy for the screens)
Last edited by Yello95; Jul 16, 2006 at 03:03 PM.
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Originally Posted by vettephysician
Appreciate the responses, guys. I agree, I think I'll go with black.
Last edited by elemon; Jul 16, 2006 at 05:03 PM.