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Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:08 pm
by Martin63
Assuming I can't find find a set of original 480 floor mats, any recommendations for an alternative set? There's plenty of choices on Amazon and eBay.
Thanks
Martin63
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:04 pm
by MisterH
As someone with 480 mats I can say you're better off finding an alternative as they just get in the way and (in my car at least) don't conform to the central tunnel.
I think any dark/medium grey mat would be ok if you asked me, but then it is all preference really
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:07 pm
by Martin63
Good feedback - thanks!
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:33 pm
by jifflemon
I got mine made by
Autostyle. Now when I say made, I do very much mean MADE.
They're a manufacturer, so will do just about anything you want. Lambswool? Sheepskin? Not a problem.
The pattern they have is perfect for the 480.
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:48 pm
by Martin63
jifflemon wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:33 pm
I got mine made by
Autostyle. Now when I say made, I do very much mean MADE.
They're a manufacturer, so will do just about anything you want. Lambswool? Sheepskin? Not a problem.
The pattern they have is perfect for the 480.
Nice! Thanks
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:28 pm
by jamescarruthers
I sent an original set off to a company who copied the original size.
carmats-uk.com
See this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35801&hilit=Mats
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:55 pm
by dcwalker
If you are prepared to do a little trimming to the drivers mat so it fits round the footrest, within the next couple of weeks I should have a spare set of 440 genuine rigid floor mats - the other 3 mats are identical for the 480, just drivers mat is different as 440 doesn't have the footrest.
David
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:55 am
by Martin63
Thanks everyone - I went for these in the end. Not cheap, but you typically get what you pay for and they do look like they are really good.
I have also been told that the original Volvo 480 mats are likely to be pretty knackered after 30 or so years!
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:53 pm
by dragonflyjewels
I have also been told that the original Volvo 480 mats are likely to be pretty knackered after 30 or so years!
and they do tend to turn green over the years - I've experimented with a selection of different dyes but nothing has worked so they must be 100% synthetic. Ok in a green car, but otherwise, not good !
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:15 pm
by Martin63
dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:53 pm
I have also been told that the original Volvo 480 mats are likely to be pretty knackered after 30 or so years!
and they do tend to turn green over the years - I've experimented with a selection of different dyes but nothing has worked so they must be 100% synthetic. Ok in a green car, but otherwise, not good !
Not a good look!
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 4:19 pm
by JohnO
How do they look?
Martin63 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:55 am
Thanks everyone - I went for these in the end. Not cheap, but you typically get what you pay for and they do look like they are really good.
I have also been told that the original Volvo 480 mats are likely to be pretty knackered after 30 or so years!
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 4:51 pm
by Martin63
JohnO wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 4:19 pm
How do they look?
They are REALLY good thanks!
Martin63 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:55 am
Thanks everyone - I went for these in the end. Not cheap, but you typically get what you pay for and they do look like they are really good.
I have also been told that the original Volvo 480 mats are likely to be pretty knackered after 30 or so years!
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:34 pm
by JohnO
Would you guys mind taking some pictures?
And let us know what options you went for.
Thanks
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:52 pm
by jifflemon
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 8:58 pm
by JohnO
Those look good
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 9:38 pm
by jifflemon
They were done in the super luxury finish (bottom one) - Next time I'll probably just go standard (top one)
Re: Floor mats for a 480
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 9:09 am
by Martin63
JohnO wrote: ↑Sat May 15, 2021 8:34 pm
Would you guys mind taking some pictures?
And let us know what options you went for.
Thanks
If I could figure out how to post photos on here John......I would be delighted to!
