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Rubber plastic floors got any tips to clean?

my truck has the plastic or rubber what not floor non carpet and no mater how many time i clean it.it always looks dirty.any tips to give it that nice clean new shine?
 
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take it out and power wash it a good 3hr job
 
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Mix 2 parts windex 1 part water in a spray bottle. Spray entire floor, scrub with terry cloth. Repeat if desired... That works best for me. Or you can get some citrus cleaner and use it mixed the same way. It has an oily film that shines em up good!
 
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303 aeorospace protectend is a wonderful product, it will restore it to looking new. I also sell it here
http://www.waterlesscarwashproducts....on=show_detail
 
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Simple Green Baby!
 
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303 aeorospace protectend is a wonderful product, it will restore it to looking new. I also sell it here
http://www.waterlesscarwashproducts....on=show_detail
great stuff... i use it on my bed cover and it makes it shine
 
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i actually found warm water in a bucket with either mild dish soap, or powder tide to work best, apply with brush, vac up the excess, wipe with towel
 
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i actually found warm water in a bucket with either mild dish soap, or powder tide to work best, apply with brush, vac up the excess, wipe with towel
I agree with this. When im done washing the truck i normally suck up the excess dirt with a shop vac and wipe it down with the wash mit that i used to wash the truck.
 
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try putting some tire dressing on it thats what i do and it looks great but use all porpouse first
 
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first vaccum it out

then simply green it with a towel

third and last, get clean towel and mothers rubber shine, rub the floor down real good

it will look clean and fresh but without being slippery...which can be a death wish
 
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[QUOTE=2003stealthedge]take it out and power wash it a good 3hr job[/QUOTE you can't take out the rubber floor in the ranger! the whole floor is permanent and rubber, like the edges have.
 
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lol seems like alot of people are believers in the simple green, but i dont blame em it works pretty good
 
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i vacuum the floor and then use some cleaner (tire cleaner, simple green, soap and water) they all work. Wipe it all out real good and dry it. And then i use clear tire shine (i use turtle wax tire shine i think) and coat the floor.
 
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Its a yellow can with white foam that comes out. I think its called Tuff Stuff, worked for me
 
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take it out and power wash it a good 3hr job[/QUOTE you can't take out the rubber floor in the ranger! the whole floor is permanent and rubber, like the edges have.

ive taken mine out about 3x now no floor in a car is permanent and how many members have ripped theres out here installing power wires and rcas, etc....do a search and youll find many
 
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i actually found warm water in a bucket with either mild dish soap, or powder tide to work best, apply with brush, vac up the excess, wipe with towel
thats what i do too
 
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simple green sounds like the best.i went to wallmart today and i saw simple green concentrated but online they say they have one specificly for automotive wich do u guys use or does it even matter?thnks
 
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i used the simple green and it worked fantastic!thnks
 
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Yeah simple green is the stuff, its cheap and works great too! Now i just need some rubber floor shiner stuff and it will be perfect.
 
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After you clean it just mix half baby oil and half brake fluid and wipe. This will give it a shine that will last a long time. I use this on my tires and it lasts for weeks.
 
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Yeah simple green is the stuff, its cheap and works great too! Now i just need some rubber floor shiner stuff and it will be perfect.

Don't forget it smells good and is non toxic!
 
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use a rubber eating acid. then u wont hafta worry bout cleaning it anymore.
 
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