Consumer seat protection spray?

ruracer · 5th July 2007, 17:54

Ive been looking for something to protect the seat upholstery, maybe some kind of spray on, like scothgard. But I havent found anything that doesnt cost a bomb and that I can do myself.
Just to keep light dirt off, make it resistive to getting dirty and make it easier to clean.
Ive been to Halfords and didnt see anything of this nature there...
Does anyone have a product recommendation?
Thanks

robbo51 · 5th July 2007, 19:30

Scotch Gard. Here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SCOTCH-GARD-FA...QQcmdZViewItem
Brilliant stuff. I used two cans on my last car. Dirt just wipes straight off

illegalhunter · 5th July 2007, 19:33

ive got supaguard for my new CTR GT

ruracer · 5th July 2007, 19:53

thanks for replies, yes scotchgard seems like the business... but i never used ebay and dont really want to, i havent seen scotchgard in the shops here in dublin.. is it available to general public?... or is there an alternative product available?
thanks

illegalhunter · 5th July 2007, 20:07

supaguard you can get off ebay

czechplastik · 5th July 2007, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

supaguard you can get off ebay

He just said he didn't want to use ebay...

ruracer · 6th July 2007, 13:05

yep, so can i get something like scotchgard for the seats in some retail shop. Anybody know of a name I should look for.
Do Halfords (there is one near me) even stock something that fits this purpose?

davidj241 · 11th July 2007, 14:38

I was in Halfords (Biggleswade Branch) at the weekend, and I'm sure that I saw cans of Scotchguard Fabric treatment on sale there.
If one store stocks it, then your local store may be able to get it if they don't stock it themselves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruracer

yep, so can i get something like scotchgard for the seats in some retail shop. Anybody know of a name I should look for.
Do Halfords (there is one near me) even stock something that fits this purpose?

ruracer · 11th July 2007, 14:44

thanks, ill have to check again and maybe order a can, how many cans should i need to cover the seats and mats, carpet?

Charles_Harding · 11th July 2007, 14:50

http://www.scotchgard.org.uk/

Get it straight from the maker!

"I love mankind. It's just the people in it that p**s me off!"

Charles H.

JonTypeS · 16th July 2007, 16:33

I got the Halfords stuff. I think it was called nanospray and is made by Carplan £9.99 a tin. It took me 2 cans to do the whole car, boot seats and carpet as I wanted to give it a good coating.

It did smell a bit for a couple of weeks but seems to have gone now and so far its worked really well, water just beads and sits on the fabric, although Ive not had a major spill as yet.

ruracer · 16th July 2007, 16:40

I asked a guy in Halfords about this carplan stuff yesterday. He said that it wasnt really what I was looking for when I told him I wanted something like scotchgard.....? it seems to be the same thing, I read the back of the canister.

Its the only product of this type they stock so its doing the job for you...but Ihave some questions.

Is it sticky or greasy at all?
Does it change the way the seats feel?

You said it smelled at first, really bad or just an expected chemical smell?
Did colours run at all?

And do you just spray it on lightly and leave it to dry naturally?

Thanks

JonTypeS · 16th July 2007, 18:35

Is it sticky or greasy at all?
Does it change the way the seats feel?
No its not sticky or greasy just feels damp until dry (obviously) and didnt change the way the seats feel

You said it smelled at first, really bad or just an expected chemical smell?
It was just a chemical smell but quite strong, however I read up on some car detailing forums and some people actually like the smell, I suppose I was a bit sensititve at the time as the car stil had that NEW SMELL.

I probably didnt leave the doors etc open long enough either as it started to rain when i applied it so had to close the doors etc.

Did colours run at all?
No the colours didnt run, I have the type S so have fabric and alacantra, it didnt affect either material at all.

And do you just spray it on lightly and leave it to dry naturally?
Yeah but I sprayed it on quite liberally, hence the 2 cans, they also reccommend you re-apply (top-up) every 3-6 months depending on how much you use the car, I did it 3 months ago and so far it has held up very well.

Thanks[/quote]

ruracer · 16th July 2007, 19:11

Ah thanks for all the answers. I still have the new car smell too and its just really me in it so I would probably then just spray it on the front seats.

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ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks for replies, yes scotchgard seems like the business... but i never used ebay and dont really want to, i havent seen scotchgard in the shops here in dublin.. is it available to general public?... or is there an alternative product available? thanks

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illegalhunter RELOADING FOR ELK Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: FILLING THE HILLS WITH LEAD Posts: 3,235 Thanks: 7 Thanked 39 Times in 38 Posts iTrader: (0)	supaguard you can get off ebay

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ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	yep, so can i get something like scotchgard for the seats in some retail shop. Anybody know of a name I should look for. Do Halfords (there is one near me) even stock something that fits this purpose?

11th July 2007, 14:44	#9 (permalink)
ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	thanks, ill have to check again and maybe order a can, how many cans should i need to cover the seats and mats, carpet?

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	http://www.scotchgard.org.uk/ Get it straight from the maker! "I love mankind. It's just the people in it that ps me off!"** Charles H.

16th July 2007, 16:33	#11 (permalink)
JonTypeS Wheelnut Join Date: 17th April 2007 Location: Lancaster Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got the Halfords stuff. I think it was called nanospray and is made by Carplan £9.99 a tin. It took me 2 cans to do the whole car, boot seats and carpet as I wanted to give it a good coating. It did smell a bit for a couple of weeks but seems to have gone now and so far its worked really well, water just beads and sits on the fabric, although Ive not had a major spill as yet.

16th July 2007, 16:40	#12 (permalink)
ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I asked a guy in Halfords about this carplan stuff yesterday. He said that it wasnt really what I was looking for when I told him I wanted something like scotchgard.....? it seems to be the same thing, I read the back of the canister. Its the only product of this type they stock so its doing the job for you...but Ihave some questions. Is it sticky or greasy at all? Does it change the way the seats feel? You said it smelled at first, really bad or just an expected chemical smell? Did colours run at all? And do you just spray it on lightly and leave it to dry naturally? Thanks

16th July 2007, 18:35	#13 (permalink)
JonTypeS Wheelnut Join Date: 17th April 2007 Location: Lancaster Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is it sticky or greasy at all? Does it change the way the seats feel? No its not sticky or greasy just feels damp until dry (obviously) and didnt change the way the seats feel You said it smelled at first, really bad or just an expected chemical smell? It was just a chemical smell but quite strong, however I read up on some car detailing forums and some people actually like the smell, I suppose I was a bit sensititve at the time as the car stil had that NEW SMELL. I probably didnt leave the doors etc open long enough either as it started to rain when i applied it so had to close the doors etc. Did colours run at all? No the colours didnt run, I have the type S so have fabric and alacantra, it didnt affect either material at all. And do you just spray it on lightly and leave it to dry naturally? Yeah but I sprayed it on quite liberally, hence the 2 cans, they also reccommend you re-apply (top-up) every 3-6 months depending on how much you use the car, I did it 3 months ago and so far it has held up very well. Thanks[/quote]

16th July 2007, 19:11	#14 (permalink)
ruracer Wheelnut Join Date: 5th July 2007 Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ah thanks for all the answers. I still have the new car smell too and its just really me in it so I would probably then just spray it on the front seats.