Carpet Stripes

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I tried detailing my engine yesterday, following DavidB's instructions.. but I don't think I hosed it off enough, because I see some dried off spots from the cleaner. Most of them cleaned off nicely, but I notice I "accidentally" sprayed some p21s into the alternator :o It seems to be running fine right now, charged up my battery.. but, will it damage the metal/alternator? or just eventually leave a etching?
 
I have always found the practice quite odd.

Why do people put stripes or adorn the carpet with designs? and where and when did this curious practice begin?
 
Automania said:
I have always found the practice quite odd.

Why do people put stripes or adorn the carpet with designs? and where and when did this curious practice begin?
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First time I saw them was on eBay. Sellers of some of the high end cars, Porsche, etc? would show a bunch of high quality photos. They almost always showed clean, striped carpets.

I think the idea was the carpet stripes show an extra attention to detail. And it started a fad?
 
Because it also helps to tell if you miss a spot. It also gives a nice cool finish look.

"You can help create your own luck, you can make things happen through hard work and intelligence."- Donald J. Trump
 
Back when it meant something it was because the Detailer was vacuuming in 2 different directions.
Today I hear people just use a brush to make the stripes and who knows if they really cleaned the carpets that well.. :)

Dan F
 
I think the stripes are enhanced by camera flash but I'm not a fan of them.

I think stripes look nice on home carpeting to let you know that they are clean but I don't see the need for them in cars.

And yes, you can get that design without vacuuming and just using a semi-stiff short bristle brush.
 
I always do a final vacuum and it the general motion tend to leave patterns anyway. Not really intentional, but it takes less time and effort to at least make them even rather than try to always go the same direction to avoid them.

I agree with both sides. Easy to fake a good job, but also helps an honest detailer be certain of thoroughness.
 
The truth is I absolutely detest stripes or decorations of any kind in a vehicle.
I think it detracts from an otherwise pristine appearance and authentic look of the vehicle.

I use a carpet grooming rake to brush in the direction of the pile it allows air to pass thru the carpet fibers drying the carpet faster.
 
Just another way to make a detailer stand out among the rest...that is until all the rest fallow suit. :D


I personally think it's a waste of time but to each their own. ;)


Rasky
 
I will admit that I do it occasionally; never on luxury or sports cars (in those instances it looks horribly cheap/tacky IMO, and I'll actually attempt *not* to do it), but on family haulers and SUVs I feel it makes things look "well cleaned," for lack of a better term, especially in the cargo area. In addition, it makes areas of carpets with uncorrectable wear to the fibers less noticeable, which also tends to be on said family haulers and SUVs.

I do it on my personal vehicle as well, as my carpet is absolutely pristine (zero stains anywhere, and this is a tan interior), but there are a few areas where the carpet fiber is slightly worn from resting my foot there, and as I mentioned before, it makes those few flaws less visible.
 
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