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steve19

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Hey fellows,

 

I recently purchased a new gm suv and it comes with upgraded cloth. I have been debating how I would like to protect the seats and alot of individuals with cloth seating (not just gm owners) recommend Scotchgard automotive upholstery to protect your seats and carpet from any potential stains.

 

Do you guys use it or recommend using it? Comments?

 

Thank you for your time!

spikesputnik Enthusiast

spikesputnik

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I too will be very interested in the replys to this query. I have titanium cloth( light gray) and am wondering how other than seat covers how to make them somewhat stain resistant, other than seat cover use.

 

On a related note- where can one get cheap, large lint rollers?(not those cute little travel size ones)

 

Oh, and welcome aboard Steve19!

Hydrasports205 Enthusiast

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I went ahead and scotchguarded my light titanium cloth, better safe than sorry.

 

Downsized - are you having trouble with lint...I really havent had much of a problem at all yet. There was some in the truck from the factory, but since i cleaned that up I havent noticed any accumulation.

Stylous Enthusiast

Stylous

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Here's what I do on the carpet of my truck, I use this process when I purchased my son's truck w/ cloth seats. The results have been great.

 

I put on latex gloves and rub the 3m spray into the fabric. I let it sit for about 15 then come back and do the same thing again. I let it sit for 15 more mins then come back and spray it for a final coat but don't rub it in.

 

I have been very happy with the results.

fbachman Senior Enthusiast

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My truck interior (light titanium) came prepped from the dealer with a paint protection package and an interior protection package. Dealer told me that it is, essentially, a scotchguard type product that gets used on the interior surfaces.

 

I have had NUMEROUS stains pop up (from ink from store bags, dirty paw prints (from ME and MY DOG), spilled drinks, etc.)

 

The dealer said, in that event, simply get a clean, damp rag, and "work it out". In every case, I did that, and all came right up, and everything looked new afterwards.

 

AS I had this done by the dealer, couldn't tell you if it would have been that easy with or WITHOUT the protector, but, if this WAS due to the scotchguarding, I, for one, am impressed. Everytime I get a little spot, I just shrug myh shoulders and get out a damp rag when I get home.

 

I also found THIS product, which is excellent:

 

http://www.valugard.net/store/p-37-carpet-...ry-cleaner.aspx

 

Works well on ALL interior surfaces, carpet and seats. I recommend it highly.

spikesputnik Enthusiast

spikesputnik

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I went ahead and scotchguarded my light titanium cloth, better safe than sorry.

 

Downsized - are you having trouble with lint...I really havent had much of a problem at all yet. There was some in the truck from the factory, but since i cleaned that up I havent noticed any accumulation.

 

Hydra-very little lint, but hair from pets ( both 2 and 4 legged ;) ) is noticable on such a light cloth color

and I figured easier to roll than pick. I have been covering the seats when I'm/we're grubby, but will probably consider Scotch Guarding to protect when in the zone between clean and gross.

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I have that really light cloth interior too and that was one of the first things we did was the Scotch Guard. Not problems with it at all. I have not really spilled anything but it couldnt hurt for $4 a can I used 2 cans and was about right.

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music Senior Enthusiast

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This is an older thread, but I'm curious about the same thing. Anyone used Scotchgard, but then ended up getting a decent seat cover later? I have the light titanium interior, and have kept towels on the seats since new. I worry about it mostly when I'm working outside (chainsaw, yard work, etc.) and have no idea what's on my back end. With the kids, I've been seriously looking at neoprene covers (Coverking or W/O), but Scotchgard may be all I really need. Any other opinions?

C. Charles Hahn Senior Enthusiast

C. Charles Hahn

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I'm a professional detailer, and I've used a number of fabric protectant products including 3M Scotchgard. In my experience, I much prefer 303 Fabric Gard protectant and have found that it does a very adequate job of preventing permanent stains as long as they are wiped up in a reasonable amount of time.

 

Now, with that said, neoprene covers are a great idea if you're expecting serious abuse and constant spillages on your seats.... they are a good insurance policy.

music Senior Enthusiast

music

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Now, with that said, neoprene covers are a great idea if you're expecting serious abuse and constant spillages on your seats.... they are a good insurance policy.

 

Thanks for the feedback and the 303 Fabric Gard suggestion. I wouldn't say that I expect "constant" trouble on the seats, but with three kids, there's plenty of opportunity. I've never seen neoprene seat covers first-hand, so I guess that's part of my reluctance to order a set... not really knowing.

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