Cargo mat that doesn't suck?

[ChemEng]

Yeah, I hear ya. I did the velcro strip all the way to the point where the seat backs slide under. It might be good to do the two corners closest to the tailgate and then about 2/3rd's of the way toward the seats. I don't think my OCD will allow a snap off center to account for the 60/40 split lol. I'm pretty excited about being able to just snap them in though. I'll post pics when I get it figured out.

I have a box of snaps sitting on the work bench. Gonna try to get around to doing it this weekend. Post some pics if you get it done.

 

[like2detail]

It worked really well. I did make a HUGE mistake with the placement on the passenger side seat back. Have to make sure to keep the snaps high to not interfere with the part that covers that gap between the floor and the seats when it moves. I feel like an idiot now. Four snaps on each mat worked out really well. I removed all the velcro except the OEM pieces at the top of the "60" section on the seat back. They don't move at all, really secure, easy to remove and reinstall.

 

[Chad G 1979]

Looks nice. Are those the gm mats? How was the install of snaps? What kind of snap did you use? I might consider getting the gm ones and doing snaps as well if it isnt terribly hard to do.

 

[Stbentoak]

It worked really well. I did make a HUGE mistake with the placement on the passenger side seat back. Have to make sure to keep the snaps high to not interfere with the part that covers that gap between the floor and the seats when it moves. I feel like an idiot now. Four snaps on each mat worked out really well. I removed all the velcro except the OEM pieces at the top of the "60" section on the seat back. They don't move at all, really secure, easy to remove and reinstall.

I mentioned this like a year ago and people foo fooed it. Said they could fix it with more velcro etc.... There is no doubt this is the de facto way to solve the factory mats issue. Looks great...

 

[like2detail]

Looks nice. Are those the gm mats? How was the install of snaps? What kind of snap did you use? I might consider getting the gm ones and doing snaps as well if it isnt terribly hard to do.

Thanks! Yes GM mats. Snaps were 12 bucks for a kit on amazon. Just got stainless snaps made for a boat cover. I did learn a lot along the way. I was trying to punch a hole in the mat while it was in place then see that mark in the carpet. If I could redo the process, I'd install the snaps in the mat in the proper locations then lay the mat in the truck, push down on the snap to make a ring in the carpet and just screw the stud into the middle of the circle. I'm really happy with everything except the holes I made in the wrong spot on the one seat back...

 

[ChemEng]

Thanks! Yes GM mats. Snaps were 12 bucks for a kit on amazon. Just got stainless snaps made for a boat cover. I did learn a lot along the way. I was trying to punch a hole in the mat while it was in place then see that mark in the carpet. If I could redo the process, I'd install the snaps in the mat in the proper locations then lay the mat in the truck, push down on the snap to make a ring in the carpet and just screw the stud into the middle of the circle. I'm really happy with everything except the holes I made in the wrong spot on the one seat back...

Can you link to the snaps you purchased? The ones i got are SUPER soft. The snap twisted off in the seat back even though i drilled a pilot just a hair smaller in diameter than the threads. Now there is a 1/4" screw stud sticking out and a pretty good hole in the seat back from me trying unsuccessfully to remove it. Not sure what to do now.

 

[ChemEng]

also, any tips for removing the velcro glue from the carpet?

 

[mountie]

also, any tips for removing the velcro glue from the carpet?

Try Napha. ..Carefully. It's the best stuff to remove adhesives without damaging a paint finish,etc, but not sure with a fabric. Maybe a carpet cleaner solvent?

 

[like2detail]

These are the snaps I got, had no issues. That’s crazy!

Hilitchi 120Pcs Black [2-Sizes]... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3427LR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

also, any tips for removing the velcro glue from the carpet?

Goo Gone for the win!