Should I Scotchgard the cloth seats in my 2014 Base GT, or does it come with some sort of treatment from the factory? Did any do it?

(I posted this question in the "Interior" section with no responses)

 

I'm certainly not an expert on this subject, but I do believe that I read somewhere that the scotch gaurd is actually just a gimmick and doesn't really do a whole lot. I would just save the money and be careful in the car. I don't allow any open containers in any of my cars and certainly no eating. Unless of course you have young children or pets, just be careful and you shouldn't have any issues.

 

Unless you make a habit of getting in and out of the car with dirt on you I would save the money for mods....... If you make it go faster you can outrun any dirt trying to get on your seats!

 

I always scotchgard cloth. 2 coats a day apart. Its cheap and it helps repel permanent stains.

 

Scotchgard has protected many cars I have had with light interiors.

 

Believe what you would like, When I had my 1979 Jeep CJ5 it had what they called a denim top and seats from the factory and if you didn't keep some type of repealant on it water would come through, all you had to do is spray it and it was good again.

 

Just do it. I have done all my cars and it has worked great. It cheap and offers protection. I do it every spring along with my regular maintenance.

 

Me too cdynaco........

 

I haven't owned a car with cloth interior in over 10 years, so interested in potentially doing this too with the Recaro's. I know nothing about this product (or similar ones) does this also claim to help minimize wear?

 

I've never seen a claim that it minimizes wear.
The can says "Gives fabric repellency to help protect against spills and stains; Strong protection pushes stains away from fabric fibers. Stains release with steam cleaning or gentle washing or cleaning; Won't change the look, feel or breathability of fabrics when used as directed; Odorless when dry."
I use it in my winter car which has cloth. Bullitt has GT500 leather seats.

 

I've used Scotchguard on the cloth and on the carpet (two different products; one for apolstry, one for carpets). It has always made cleaning small spills a breeze. With my truck, I had light grey cloth seats; the bottom of the drivers seat would stain from the constant in and out, and sliding the leg across. Using Scotchguard helped clean the bottom seat easily.

On my Mustang, the first "mod" I did was to spray the front carpet and carpet pads with Scotchguard carpet protector. Then I bought the plastic carpet inserts!

 

Thanks for all the responses and suggestions. Right or wrong, I just finished 2 coats 2 hours apart. Followed directions and let 1st application dry before applying 2nd application. Seems to looks fine, didn't change the appearance at all. Was careful not to allow over-spray on plastic or glass. Calming down is the hardest part for me...I get so worked up these days..I need xanax!! lol

 

I always put it on my carpets and floor mats. It works great!