WeatherTech Mats vs. Ford Maverick Mats Comparison Review -- Conclusion: Go with WT

[HistoryGuy]

I'm a Smartliner fan as well. They seem to be good quality. I got the fronts and backs and the back seat covers are just as nice and fit really well and snug.

I agree. Went with Smartliner as well. Great fit, quality and price.

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[Cobraj]

wow big difference! I have the factory, better than carpet at least!

 

[23MAVLariatAWD]

I'd also throw SmartLiner out there for consideration for anyone in the market. I just installed them and they look nearly identical to these WTs and are ~$75 cheaper. The quality is top notch, fit and finish is perfect. Highly recommend. - https://a.co/d/iNputs7

Agreed bought smartliner also they are much cheaper and do an awesome job!

 

[RLader]

Thanks for the post with the photos. Curious about the cost comparison…. Yes I’m too lazy to look it up at this moment lol.

Also, did you get the back seat mats?

I bought the full set of official Maverick mats after I bought my truck, but will certainly consider WT for my new Mav.

Consider Smartliner also. They are better than the factory. Cheaper and comparable to WT. Took mine out of my Bronco Sport. Front ones are same on both. Back isn't.

 

[clearviewx]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Beckybee]

I originally had the ford liners as well. Swapped out to Weathertech for better coverage and added custom Area51 emblems

 

[My Maverick and Me]

I originally had the ford liners as well. Swapped out to Weathertech for better coverage and added custom Area51 emblems

That's cool! Did you buy those emblems or make them? Did you do it with a 3d printer?

 

[Beckybee]

That's cool! Did you buy those emblems or make them? Did you do it with a 3d printer?

I was ordering the door sill protectors from tufskinz and saw you can get custom emblems for the Weathertech mats. I got boring black sill protectors so zhuzhed up the Floor mats. These are "Inferno" with "Cavalry Blue" text, and the colors aren't too far off. https://www.tufskinz.com/collection.../wth001-2-badge-emblem-weathertech-floor-mats

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

I think you folks who are suggesting and/or strongly suggesting that the mats you chose are superior to the WT mats may have missed the point of the post.

I was providing information on the WT mats vs the Ford Maverick branded mats. That's it. It was clearly in the title, no?

Sword fighting over floor mats is definitely a new one for me though!!!!

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

Have Cerakoted numerous now. Cerakote does increase their slipperiness a tad but not dangerously so.

Regardless, WT hold up quite well.

There seem to be a few different types of Cerakote. Which one do you use for the mats ? And thank you.

 

[710-oil-614]

There seem to be a few different types of Cerakote. Which one do you use for the mats ? And thank you.

I use the 10pk of Trim Coat wipes from Amazon (around $15-18 per pack)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHJVK4G?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k1_1_8&amp=&th=1

A few notes:

1. I would recommend doing it when they are brand new, but that is not necessary. I've done it to both new and old with good results.

2. Prep, like almost everything, is key. Use Dawn soap at a good scrubbing pad and really give it a solid scrub, even new mats. Let them dry completely - overnight is preferrable.

3. Avoid touching the mats without gloves, oils from your hands can cause Cerakote not to adhere as well.

4. Apply a good liberal coat to the floor mats. Let dry completely, again - overnight is best - before using.

5. I do like to apply a second coat for additional protection. If you are doing that, I would highly recommend you wait a full 24 hours between first and second coats. The first coat may be dry to the touch but still not "cured" if that makes sense. Applying the second coat before it is cured will trap it underneath the second coat and you'll get white streaks/marks that won't come off. That is only an issue with applying two coats in quick succession.

 

[onetequilatwo]

Thanks for the comparisons. If it wasn't for the Ford pass points ,would have bought the SmartLiner weather mats. The Ford does not cover everything, but takes care of the heavy areas and down the road after they continue to age will replace them.

 

[My Maverick and Me]

I think you folks who are suggesting and/or strongly suggesting that the mats you chose are superior to the WT mats may have missed the point of the post.

I was providing information on the WT mats vs the Ford Maverick branded mats. That's it. It was clearly in the title, no?

Sword fighting over floor mats is definitely a new one for me though!!!!

Lighten Up, Francis, it is all good info on here. We weren't trying to fight your topic just giving different options vs the inferior Ford mats, but I see your point, some of us highjacked your Ford vs WT post. I won't say anything about the Cerakote then since it is unrelated as well.

So people listen here. When I create a thread later with a title of "Area 51 body color is superior to Alto Blue", I don't want to see anyone chime in with other colors that you think are better

Please take this as dark humor and not an attack FTXJoe.

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

Thanks for the post with the photos. Curious about the cost comparison…. Yes I’m too lazy to look it up at this moment lol.

Also, did you get the back seat mats?

I bought the full set of official Maverick mats after I bought my truck, but will certainly consider WT for my new Mav.

They got me the back seat, which is a one piece mat. I wouldn't have paid the extra. I'm tall, I drive an S-ton of mile by myself so rarely anyone back there and DAYUM, 6'4'' me don't fit that well.

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

Lighten Up, Francis, it is all good info on here. We weren't trying to fight your topic just giving different options vs the inferior Ford mats, but I see your point, some of us highjacked your Ford vs WT post. I won't say anything about the Cerakote then since it is unrelated as well.

So people listen here. When I create a thread later with a title of "Area 51 body color is superior to Alto Blue", I don't want to see anyone chime in with other colors that you think are better

Please take this as dark humor and not an attack FTXJoe.

Well played My Maverick and Me........

Well played..............

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