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jr_z71

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jr_z71 New Member

jr_z71

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Hi, This is my first post and first thread. I just got a new 2016 Silverado double cab. (I'm in love) anyway floor mats I don't care how nice they are wont cover every square inch of the carpet that you or your passengers come in contact with. Winter is here in Wisconsin and this truck is going to take a beating from slush and salt.

What I'm asking is have any of you come up with any ideas on how to protect the carpet under and around the mats? Something that doesn't look bad.

Thanks

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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i spray some scotch-gard ( fabric & carpet protector ). then add the floor mats . make sure you knock most of the snow off ,before getting into truck . welcome to winter.

sk Senior Enthusiast

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GM now sells some that cover all the carpet. Ask your dealer to look for "floor liners". There are also a lot of pictures in other threads on this forum.

 

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Go here and click on "floor liners - premium all weather":

http://www.chevrolet.com/2016-silverado-1500-pickup-truck/accessories.html

 

For some reason it only lists the rear mats but front ones are available too. They come in both black and cocoa and run around $160 for all 4.

Clocked92 Enthusiast

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I've got the Husky X-act mats in the front and rarely have issues with slush or dirt on the carpet. I do vacuum my truck in spring after winter and fall before winter. I've had a lot of people look at my truck and think it's brand new even though its over 2 years old now.

jr_z71 New Member

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Thanks guys, I'll have to check into these mats. The GM ones leave so much carpet exposed that I know I will trash it if I don't do anything

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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I have had Weathertech laser-cut mats in my last three vehicles. I love them. They are a bit pricey, but I find they work excellently and the coverage is perfect (as they should be!). I'd highly recommend!

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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that is an impressive mat, it really covers nicely

 

They cover so well you could literally dump a whole can of Coke on it and it would never touch the carpet.

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jr_z71 New Member

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just ordered the Husky mats, thanks to the link above, thanks all you guys

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