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Cutting the boot mat
I have a genuine part boot mat. Looking at it there are parts that you can cut out to allow the tie down loops to be used. However it looks to me like it would be a bit fragile if I were to cut them out.
Anyone else tried it and if you have, did it stay in one piece afterwards or tear?Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch π
14th May 2019 9:57 pm
Moo D3 Decade
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Yes you can cut them out and my mat has been fine for 14 years. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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14th May 2019 10:09 pm
rrhool
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I cut mine, but left the rubber in as flaps to cover the tie downs. Will add a picture when I can.Richard
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14th May 2019 10:20 pm
charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
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Mat
Oh, good news then, I will give it a go at the weekendDiscovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch π
15th May 2019 6:28 am
LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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rrhool wrote:
I cut mine, but left the rubber in as flaps to cover the tie downs. Will add a picture when I can.
I did the same.MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
15th May 2019 6:38 am
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
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I cut the holes with with a sharp knife. The rubber is surprisingly strong and wonβt break or get brittle.
15th May 2019 6:53 am
mjom89
Member Since: 13 Sep 2011
Location: Essex
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I cut them with a scalpel and they are strong enough to use as handles to pick the mat up!
15th May 2019 7:29 am
rrhool
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Location: Norfolk
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Use a 'wad punch' to make holes in the corners, the holes will prevent the cut spreading. Then just follow the 'D' shape with a very sharp Stanley knife or similar.
Richard
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15th May 2019 8:10 am
charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
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punch
Yes the punch in the corner is the solution to my fears of the rubber tearing. Thanks for the photo and to everyone else for the adviceDiscovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch π
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