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Old 05-11-2014, 04:37 AM
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I didn't really notice a difference with the mat. Think I did it right...but who knows.
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Old 06-17-2014, 09:42 AM
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Default Straightening a warped mat

Originally Posted by carolynjo View Post
Or you can lay a warped mat on the hood of your car and the lumps will disappear.
I just did this on the roof of my car in 90+ degree day in Philadelphia. Worked like a charm!
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Old 06-17-2014, 09:56 AM
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I've never soaked my mat, but then it's only 16 years old and probably doesn't need it yet. It works, feels, and looks fine just the way it is so I see no point at all in messing with it.
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Old 06-17-2014, 10:44 AM
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It will work on an OLFA MAT, I put mine in the shower and let it soak on the bottom, the mat will stop the water from draining out.
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Old 06-17-2014, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotamaid View Post
If you have a warped mat lay it out on a hot side walk for a while. Works like a charm.
I'm glad this works for some people. I laid my warped mat on the driveway in the August Texas sun. Nothing changed. Then I laid a piece of glass over the mat and left it out on the driveway for about six hours. Nothing happened. It was worth a try, of course, but I finally gave the mat away and don't know what happened to it after that. froggyintexas
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