PartsEngine.ca Floor Liner Guide
U-Guard vs WeatherTech Floor Liners
One of the most vulnerable surfaces of your vehicle is the interior floor. Left unprotected, snow, water and the salt used to battle a harsh Canadian winter would completely destroy the interior of your truck or SUV—unless of course you have the right floor liner in place. With dozens, if not HUNDREDS of products on the market today, what are some of the things you should look for when purchasing the right floor liner?
The first thing to consider, and this is a no-brainer, is how well the product can keep water, dirt and salt away from interior surfaces. Canadian weather is no joke, so you have to be sure that the floor linersor floor mats you purchase can handle the weather that we experience day after day. That being said, a liner with deep ridges or reservoir to trap liquid should be at the top of the list for things to consider.
Secondly, look for a product that is custom fitted to your particular make and model. You won’t be doing yourself any favours by picking up a generic liner at a department store—universal mats tend to leave areas unprotected, look sloppy and most importantly offer only partial protection to your interior.
Finally, choose a floor liner that is easy to clean. Because easy is good.
Product Profile: U-Guard 3DMaxpider Floor Liner
| U-Guard 3D Maxpider Floor Mat in Black |
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| FROM: $69.99 CAD |
Features for the U-Guard 3D Maxpider floor liner include:
- Thousands of Maxpider fibres firmly grip the existing carpet of the vehicle preventing the mat from sliding and causing accelerator blockage.
- Can withstand a pull force of more than 53kg, which means it will stay where you put it.
- Constructed using layered XPE—making it 100% water resistant, easy to clean, rigid and stylish.
- Sound insulating; reduces chassis induced noise when the vehicle is in motion.
- Comes with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
- Laser cut and custom fitted for your vehicle.
When you consider the damage that the U-Guard 3D Maxpider floor liner prevents, it is well worth the price. Has the same look and feel of quality as the higher priced brands. This product guarantees the most bang for your hard-earned buck.
Product Profile: WeatherTech Digitalfit Floor Liner
| WeatherTech FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® - Black |
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| FROM: $83.95 CAD |
| WeatherTech FloorLiner™ DigitalFit® - Gray |
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| FROM: $83.95 CAD |
Features for the WeatherTech Digitalfit floor liner include:
- Custom molded to fit your particular make and model of vehicle.
- High outside lip to contain spills.
- Has a deep reservoir, meaning it can hold a lot of melting snow during the winter.
- Uses digital laser measurements of the vehicle’s interior to completely cover carpeted areas.
- Crafted using advanced surfacing to channel fluids to a lower reservoir to minimize fluid movement when driving—keeping it away from clothing and shoes.
- Uses High-Density Tri-Extruded (HDTE) material which provides a rigid core for strength while offering surface friction to the carpet, as well as tactile feel to the surface.
- Rear floor liners are constructed from custom blended TPO (thermopolyolefin) that is not only wear resistant, but also remains flexible under temperature extremes.
Both brands have merit, though for the value minded consum