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Offline txchainsawgogi

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cleaning carpet/dying
« on: August 13, 2010, 03:14:25 pm »
Will the carpet dry ok if I scrub and pressure wash it? I'll be removing it from the cab of course. Also, does anyone recommend a good carpet dye brand? I'm going from tan to orange.

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Re: cleaning carpet/dying
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2010, 11:49:28 pm »
  Yes, I have done several in all kinds of vehicles.  I have several pressure washer's at work and over the years have done so many I have lost count.  All I suggest is that if you use a hot pressure washer, when you let it dry, try to place it so it retains it shape as best you can.  ( I have  had some loose it shape from the hot water heating the fabric and glue too much. )
  As far as dye, I have never dyed a carpet, but I am sure you will get some info from someone who has.  Good luck.   Tom
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Re: cleaning carpet/dying
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2010, 05:23:45 am »
Pressure washing old carpet sounds like rough treatment to me.  I've never used anything but a scrub brush and water hose.  I worked at a detail shop for a summer and we got some bad stains out that way.

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Re: cleaning carpet/dying
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2010, 05:42:14 am »
Pressure washing old carpet sounds like rough treatment to me.  I've never used anything but a scrub brush and water hose.  I worked at a detail shop for a summer and we got some bad stains out that way.
sounds like too much work lol
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