I am posting this here in the Diesel Discussion because I have a hard time getting answers out of Detailing and Interior -- I think fewer people check that forum.

What have any of you done to fix the problem of things sliding around in the trunks of your 123s and early 124s? Both my '85 300D-T and my '87 300D Turbo have trunk mats that are not attached, they simply lay on the floor of the trunk. The painted surfaces and hardboard or plastic spare tire covers are slippery; whenever I lay anything heavy on the mat, it tends to slide around, mat and all. W210 cars have a different design in which the spare wheel well cover and trunk mat are combined into one stiff piece that stays in place pretty well. I don't know if late 124s have anything better than what I already have.

I've considered rubber mats (often used in homes to keep rugs from sliding), VelcroŽ, snaps, and screws, but wanted to ask the forum before I reinvent the wheel. I would prefer not to have to tie things down and besides, there's nothing to tie to unless I drill a bunch of holes and install hooks. A search for "trunk mat" brought up only folks wanting to buy or sell trunk mats. Maybe spray the bottom of the mat with something sticky?

Jeremy

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