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Have most of you who have cloth seats Scotch Guarded your Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by BoosPrius, Apr 17, 2006.

  1. BoosPrius

    BoosPrius New Member

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    just curious if it's the norm or not. Thanx.
     
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    i did.

    can't really say if it's benefited me or not. as of now, i have a snot stain on the back seat and a little llipstick stain on the front passenger. haven't tried to remove either yet. the snot won't be a prob and i imagine the lipstick won't be either. the thing is, i doubt they would be much of a problem without the scotchguard also.

    i caved in on the option at the dealership because those cloth seats seem quite delicate.

    here's my question:
    if you try to remove a stain with some water or whatever other solution, will the scotchguard on that spot be rubbed off also? i imagine it would be because of the rubbing (however gentle) and especially if you used a chemical stain treatment. so the next time a stain lands on the same spot, the scotchguard is nil. also, the stain would probably be able to work its way deeper into the fabric because of previous rubbing.

    phew! that was quite wordy. :rolleyes:
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BayouBulldog @ Apr 17 2006, 06:17 PM) [snapback]241223[/snapback]</div>
    Not so far, I have heard the seats are pretty easy to clean and we don't have kids or animals. If you scotch guard, be careful not to get any on the silver finish as I have heard scotch guard takes it off.

    Take care,

    Oregon-Mica
     
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    I didn't either.

    The fabric seems remarkable stain resistant. Everything from dirt to food to blood (don't ask) just wipes right off.

    I'd be more concerned that Scotchguard could have a negative effect on the fabric!
     
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    Nopers. By the time that option was presented I had spent my budget and then some. I figured I could buy a can and do it myself if need be. No kids, no dogs, and no food or drink other than my water goes into "Hybie", so there really is no need.
     
  6. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    we had ours done, it was done up at port before we got the car (we blame southeast toyota)

    we put seat covers on anyway, but before the seat covers went on i spilled a little chocolate on the seat and it came off with a little scrubbing.
     
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    Did it myself with two can's from Lowe's... real easy to apply, and a lot cheeper than what the dealer wanted for it
     
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    I did it 2 or 3 times the first year I had it, but haven't done it since. I also recommend getting the can at Lowe's
     
  9. BoosPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(eagle33199 @ Apr 18 2006, 09:32 AM) [snapback]241460[/snapback]</div>
    Do you have to be extra cautious to not get any of the spray on the windows, the dashboard, plastic parts, etc.? Thanx.

    Gary
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BayouBulldog @ Apr 18 2006, 09:57 AM) [snapback]241478[/snapback]</div>
    Not really. Just wipe it off when you're done.
     
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    I did mine with a couple cans and it has paid off! Just make sure you do it outside and leave the windows open for awhile to get rid of the chemical odors.
     
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    Yeah, mine was done "for me" the ole southeastern Toyo Guard. That said, the cloth seats are not at all delicate. Quite the opposite. I have a "miracle cloth" (love those things) stored in my side pocket and a little water from my ever present water bottle - takes anything and everything off. Even a couple of day old coffee drips.

    My previous toyota cloth ineteriors were the same. Really great miracle material in my opinion. My 12 yr old landcruiser cloth seats looked practically new still.
     
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    nope; unnecessary.

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    I've never had a problem keeping my car's interior clean in the past....I don't anticipate a problem with the Prius either. And I've already noticed that dog hair is much easier to clean off the microfiber in the Prius than it was the cloth interior of my Honda. :)
     
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    I did it myself with the spray stuff. I got tar on the passenger rear seats and it came off with soap and water. Don't know if that was the scotchguard or the cloth itself. I've heard the cloth itself is amazingly stain resistant.