Oily floor mats

[Photo703]

I inherited a set of black rubber floor mats when I bought the car that have the Triumph logo molded into them. Nice mats, but they remain oily to the touch even after a scrub with Simple Green and a scrub brush. Has anyone else experienced this with these mats? I am hesitant to place them on my new carpets.

 

[DNK]

Try Brake Clean

 

[TexasKnucklehead]

The heavy mat I have on the drivers side soaked up about of quart of brake fluid before I figured out the master was leaking. It always felt a little oily. If you hose it down, and then try to pick it up, you'll be amazed at how much water they can hold. -I think Don has a good idea, but wonder if brake cleaner will remove the color.

 

[DNK]

Doubt it. Brake clean is basically the same as a dri cleaner uses

 

[angelfj1]

I inherited a set of black rubber floor mats when I bought the car that have the Triumph logo molded into them. Nice mats, but they remain oily to the touch even after a scrub with Simple Green and a scrub brush. Has anyone else experienced this with these mats? I am hesitant to place them on my new carpets.

Are you sure it's oil. It could be a silicone based dressing (like Armor ALL). If it is a silicone based product, you need to remove it. It can be real dangerous having a slippery floor mat and if you transfer some of this "stuff" to your shoe and brake pedal, look out!

It's hard to get off. Try a commercial grade wax and grease remover.