Weathertech Disintegration

[Natek]

Has anyone noticed an issue with weathertech mats disintergating? I have had front mats in the car since I got it back in 2019. It has been a few years since I pulled them out to clean them. This time I notices the undersides of both mats were sticky and the carpet underneath was also sticky. Nothing spilled, it is definitely the mats coming apart. I tried to wash them to see if it makes a difference but it had no impact. For all but about 1 year the car was garage kept and even when it was not, it had a cover on it. If you have weathertech I strongly advise checking it and keeping an eye on it. I will probably switch over to oem.

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[Natek]

As a follow-up, weathertech support responded saying they have two products to address the issue. One to clean and stabilize the mats and one to clean the goo off the carpet. The links they provided are below. I guess this a thing. Slightly disappointing, I thought weathertech were pretty solid.


TechCare Carpet Cleaner with SpotTech URL:
https://www.weathertech.com/carpet-cleaner-with-spottech.html

TechCare FloorLiner and FloorMat Cleaner/Protector Kit URL:
https://www.weathertech.com/floor-mat-cleaner-protector-kit.html

 

[lucky phil]

As a follow-up, weathertech support responded saying they have two products to address the issue. One to clean and stabilize the mats and one to clean the goo off the carpet. The links they provided are below. I guess this a thing. Slightly disappointing, I thought weathertech were pretty solid.


TechCare Carpet Cleaner with SpotTech URL:
https://www.weathertech.com/carpet-cleaner-with-spottech.html

TechCare FloorLiner and FloorMat Cleaner/Protector Kit URL:
https://www.weathertech.com/floor-mat-cleaner-protector-kit.html

Well it's nice of them to upsell you two products that don't really address the underlying issue which is that of their mats degrading on the underside and affecting the carpet.
These are just cleaning products. Interesting to hear if it's only an isolated problem or if others have had the same issue.
Phil

 

[Habu]

I haven’t. Weather tech should be lifetime warranty as far as I remember. See if they can honor their warranty as they should. I will say I’m not a fan of their fitment as there is play in the mats I’ve always noticed when I go to brake or apply throttle. I will eventually switch them out for Tux Mats. I have them in my 2 series and I’m loving them. Better coverage too. I just need to figure out how to clean them properly next.

 

[Natek]

The problem (on me) is that for the life of me I cannot remember where I ordered these mats from. Weathertech does not have an account associated with me and nothing in amazon history. Back in 2019 when the supra first came out there was a rush of new companies popping up. I am 100% sure these are legit weathertech but without proof of where they came from, they will not honor warranty. I bought the mat cleaner and stabilizer, I did not get the carpet cleaner. I will report back how this stuff works. I am not a fan of having to "keep an eye" on it to reapply the chemicals even if this does work.

 

[speedlimit]

Do you have pictures of the underside where its disintegrating?

 

[Natek]

It’s hard to picture, the glossy parts of the mat are actually sticky. This is after scrubbing them with dawn. To try to show it I got my finger prints all over it. It is especially noticeable on the side shot. I have the corresponding sticky pattern on the carpet of the Supra

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