Author Topic: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat  (Read 4444 times)

Kayvan

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GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« on: June 17, 2013, 17:01:37 »
Anyone order the GAHH squareweave carpet trunk mat?

Thinking of ordering it in black so it matches black surrounds of trunk / spare; my carpeting is Tan and it might be a bit bright in trunk
« Last Edit: June 17, 2013, 19:09:02 by Kayvan »

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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2013, 19:50:41 »
Might also think about a coco mat for the trunk. I think several here have one as do I for my W111. Super heavy duty. They even made a special piece for the lower left well in the W111 trunk.
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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2013, 20:57:44 »
Hi there, I have been told the trunks were fitted with two rubber mats originally?
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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2013, 23:11:21 »
I would not put a square weave trunk mat in my car. The first time it gets wet ( and it will ) you will soon regret this idea. This is a natural fibre carpet and it won't take well to moisture.
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Kayvan

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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2013, 23:30:21 »
I hear u on the wet issue.....

Are 113 trunks prone to leaks?

I had the top well rubber gasket, the well rubber plugs, the rear light rubber gaskets, and trunk lid rubber gasket replaced by experts and there was still a little trickle stain of dried water !

I'm told its been water proof tested now...


*Noticed these are in stock for drain tubes

http://www.sls-hh-shop.de/en/230-280SL-W113/75-c-Softtop-Box-Equipment/Run-off-drip-hose-S-T-compartment-Run-off-drip-hose-S-T-compartment.html?cnid=3115
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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2013, 01:53:22 »
I can't tell you why the trunk seems to get wet but many do. Often times you will find quite a bit of moisture under the rubber mat. If you do this, make sure it's staying realy dry in there before you do. Black carpet won't show stains as much as most any other colour but square weave really doesn't stand up to to the elements or a lot of abuse.
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Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

Bob G ✝︎

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Re: GAHH Squareweave Trunk mat
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2013, 13:46:21 »
Have you looked into a cocco  mat for the trunk?
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