Carpet and Seat Fabric treatments

Jeri · 03-02-2005, 06:16 PM

I called several detailing shops for estimates on getting the carpeting and seats treated with a soil and moisture repellant. One of the places I called told me they can't do the work on the Prius as it might damage the vehicles electronics. Is this misinformation on his part or should I be rethinking this project?

KTPhil · 03-02-2005, 06:45 PM

Bogus; he might have heard about the outgassing damaging the brake light switch (since recalled) and thought it was electronics.

Also, the fabrics are already stain-resistant. One poster reported that using Scotch-guard ruined the finish on the silver plastic next to the fabric. I've decided just to bite the bullet and get custom seat covers for these seats instead.

alcor · 03-02-2005, 07:51 PM

I applied Scotch Guard liberally to all the fabric and carpet. It did stain the silver plastic next to the fabric, but fortunately it wiped off completely with a damp cloth. The Scotch Guard seems to be working well, although many say that the fabric resists stains without it.

Alan

03-02-2005, 06:16 PM	#1
Jeri Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 73 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Carpet and Seat Fabric treatments I called several detailing shops for estimates on getting the carpeting and seats treated with a soil and moisture repellant. One of the places I called told me they can't do the work on the Prius as it might damage the vehicles electronics. Is this misinformation on his part or should I be rethinking this project?

03-02-2005, 07:51 PM	#3
alcor Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 25 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Carpet and Seat Fabric treatments I applied Scotch Guard liberally to all the fabric and carpet. It did stain the silver plastic next to the fabric, but fortunately it wiped off completely with a damp cloth. The Scotch Guard seems to be working well, although many say that the fabric resists stains without it. Alan

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03-02-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,213 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Bogus; he might have heard about the outgassing damaging the brake light switch (since recalled) and thought it was electronics. Also, the fabrics are already stain-resistant. One poster reported that using Scotch-guard ruined the finish on the silver plastic next to the fabric. I've decided just to bite the bullet and get custom seat covers for these seats instead.