Frequently, simple questions put the man who bought the car for the first time in his life. How do I choose a car mat? Do I give preference to inexpensive universal products, "native" accessories or incomprehensible 3D mats? What is practical and easier to care? To answer these questions, it is necessary to imagine how different mats of different species are different.
Universal car mats
The rugs for the cars of universal purpose are made of heavy rubber. Their main advantages are low prices and practicality. The presence or absence of boretics on universal carpets is more likely to be a factor of personal preferences. On the one hand, on the side mats, the moisture does not trickle down into the salon and ride in the "tub". On the other hand, with a large amount of water, it may soak into trousers and shoes, leaving them with salt-based divorces.
Amateurs advise you to choose flat universal mats for trips around the city. And for extra-country, high-hull articles with a large amount of moisture.
The main inconvenience to the universal mats is that they may not fit in the space allocated to them, even when they are careful. In this case, the mat will shoot down one or the other, creating a certain discomfort to the driver.
This deficiency is not provided for a specific model.
Rubber mats made under a specific car model
Rubber mats made under certain models by third parties are low compared to "proprietary" mats, price. They're practical. Easy to leave. It's good to protect a car from sand, dirt, and moisture. The tires of the rubber band have good protection properties. And some owners use it not only in the salon, but also to cover the day of the trunk of the universals and SUVs.
The disadvantages of the rubber mat are low elasticity and weight. In addition, they can break down in the cold and often have an unpleasant smell, increasing in summer at high temperatures. The polyurethane mats made under a specific car model
The polyurethane mats made under a specific car model
The polyurethane carpeting does not have many inherent flaws in the rubber mat. They do not become fragile at low temperatures, do not smell, and are twice as lighter than rubber analogues. In addition, polyurethane articles of the rack to the abrasion and the plastic are plastic, and the floor configuration will be well repeated. They do not slip during movement and are easily removed from the passenger compartment. The disadvantage is that the cost is high compared to other types of "model" mats.
Pictures on polyurethane mats are also important. The smaller the picture is, the more difficult it is to wash and clean. The larger the image, the easier it is to keep the salon clean.
Textiles
The garment (textile) carpeting has an attractive appearance, absorbs moisture and is relatively cheap. A good textile rug must have a rubber base. The combination of rubber and crows gives such coatings the versatility. The gate absorbs water, dust and sand. And the rubber base doesn't let moisture and dirt enter the salon.
Many car owners use textile carpets mainly during the summer. While their dignity is bright in winter. The gate absorbing the melon snow, does not make a puddle and holds moisture, leaving the salon dry.
The thickness of the crow and its density are important characteristics of textile carpets. The thicker and thicker the worc, the more moisture the product is able to absorb. Quality textile mats can absorb up to 2 liters of water. The reliability of the upholstery is also important. If the edges are strong, the mat will not unraze and hold the shape for a long time. 3D mats
3D mats
The 3D rug is a relatively new product for the Russian car market. They consist of three layers. The top is like a textile mat. Medium-porous rubber. Low-spongiform rubber, which provides reliable clutch of the floor mat. The 3D carpets certainly have a number of advantages: they are light, perfectly protect the salon from moisture and dirt, well wash, dry and keep the original appearance for a long time. The main disadvantage of 3D matchs is their high price, which significantly reduces demand for products.
How do you care about the car mats?
It is easier to take care of products from rubber and polyurethane. These models are easy to wash and collapse quickly. Textile carpeting in care is more capricious. They are not recommended to be discarded because the product can be destroyed. For the same reason, the use of a washing machine is not desirable.
The optimal result for the dry cleaning of textile carpets is a vacuum cleaner, which not only removes dirt, but also lifts the crows, refreshing the mat. Wet cleaning can be carried out with a washing vacuum cleaner or a high pressure apparatus and special cleaning products. To preserve the structure of the carven carpet, the high pressure apparatus should not be brought to the surface closer than 20 centimeters. Just like using the maximum pressure.
Textiles are the best in a vertical position so that water flows from the surface of the product without hindrence. In this case, the car mat will dry much faster.
Interesting fact about car mats.
Modi arrived in Russia from America. American motorists are experiencing the same problems as our compatriots. The dust that turns into mud after rain causes Americans to use the rubberized carpets to protect the showrooms of their cars.
The design of some car mats is designed according to the tastes of exclusively female drivers. Such mats are produced in bright colours, often with a pattern or a pattern.
