Scotch Guarding

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gav'spurplez

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Customer asked me about it,

so since i am an independent / side job detailer, can I buy this stuff somewhere ??



just read the directions on how to apply ?



help me out :o :nixweiss
 
Walmart sells it. Its fairly cheap. You will probably need 2-3 cans for an interior. Just apply to clean fabric and let dry. Directions are on the can.



I plan on appying to my g/f's brand new Rabbit this weekend.
 
You can buy 3M’s Scotchguard just about anywhere . . . Sam’s, Target, Wal-Mart, etc. Price will range from $3-$5 per can. It’s quite simple to use, performs very well, and the odor evaporates quickly as well. In my experience, it was a great add-on service and easy to sell.



Out of curiosity’s sake - has anyone used (or can you use) Scotchguard on Alcantara?
 
Should be able to. Its not suede, its a synthetic suede. Try to test a spot on the back edge of a rear seat cushion. You'll never see it if it does mess it up.



I can only imagine it darkening the alcantara at the worse, and they may only be temporary.
 
Make sure to test for color fastness before applying it to the entire interior. Check every spot where different materials are used. I have seen Scotchguard and similar products pull the dye out of some fabrics and headliners.
 
okay for carpets you want a water baset protectant. these are great products available in different dilution ratios, check the details.

http://www.interlinksupply.com/index.html?item_num=CP07GL++++++++++++++

http://www.interlinksupply.com/index.html?item_num=CP30GL++++++++++++++



For seating and headliners that are fabrics you need a faster drying solvent based flourochemical.

http://www.interlinksupply.com/index.html?item_num=CP34GL++++++++++++++

http://www.interlinksupply.com/index.html?item_num=CP03GL++++++++++++++



a 1:2 dilution on a water based product will do about 2400sqf of carpet,

a RTU solvent based will do about 10= sectionals. or 20 3 seat couches.



there specific application techniques and processes. all protectant should be applied only to freshly cleaned and drying (not dry) fiber.
 
scotch gaurd is simply a brand name for a solvent based protectant. Usually aerosol. so figure out what amount of active ingriedient is in the spray can. then how many cans you need. that will tell you how much you are paying per car.



hence the cheaper in the long run gallon size i linked to above. Same product, same dupont teflon via the flourochemicals.



same dry time.



just alot more of it for less cost.
 
Grouse said:
scotch gaurd is simply a brand name for a solvent based protectant. Usually aerosol. so figure out what amount of active ingriedient is in the spray can. then how many cans you need. that will tell you how much you are paying per car.



hence the cheaper in the long run gallon size i linked to above. Same product, same dupont teflon via the flourochemicals.



same dry time.



just alot more of it for less cost.
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this is the 1st customer that has asked me about it, so i may stay with just what they need for now.

once more people ask about it, i may look into the "bulk" supplies



thanks :hifive:
 
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