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Scotchguarding seats

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by itune88, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. itune88

    itune88 New Member

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    This is my first time posting. Hope I do the right things! :)

    I have a 2008 Prius and am considering buying a can of Scotchguard to apply to the seats. Has anyone done this - do you think it is necessary or helpful?

    I have been enjoying reading the questions on the forums and have picked up a lot of useful info!!

    Thanks!

    Itune88
     
    #1 itune88, Oct 29, 2007
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    I did it when mine was new. It doesn't seem to have done any harm. Use a piece of paper to keep overspray from reaching plastic or glass surfaces.
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Oct 29, 2007
  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The seats are factory treated. It won't hurt them to do it again, but it's not going to help much either.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Oct 29, 2007
  4. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    I did my 05 when it was new. About a month later"a liquid from a young child" got spilt on the back seat. It blotted up very good and it didn't sink into the seat at all. I attributed the good result to the scothguard. A can of scothguard is cheap insurance for the seats.
     
    #4 paprius4030, Oct 30, 2007
  5. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Others have reported the same good results without the Scotchgard. The fabric is stain repellent.

    Tom
     
    #5 qbee42, Oct 30, 2007
  6. priusincc

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    I did my seats and fabric areas with Scotchguard when it was new, also put carpet type guard on all carpets. Haven't had to test it yet.
     
    #6 priusincc, Nov 1, 2007
  7. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    I bought seat covers which can be removed to clean. From what I heard, as mentioned before, the seats are easy to clean.
     
    #7 aaf709, Nov 1, 2007
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