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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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So i spilled a bunch of antifreeze in my back seat awhile ago and didnt think anything of it, until yesterday when i noticed a funky smell and wet carpet in the cargo area.

This is what i found
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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I'm calling the EPA. That's disgusting.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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its all cleaned up now im just waiting for the carpet to finish drying and itll look as good as new. hopefully
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Anti-freeze takes forever to dry in carpet.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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If the carpet still looks bad after it dries, spray paint it with any spray bomb that matches the color. After it dries brush it out with a stiff bristle brush.

TEST this on a floormat first but this recommendation was made to me by a guy that runs a detail shop for used car dealers. He says this is how they "restore" stained carpets.
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