Seat protectors

[Laconian]

A friend of mine got a brand new Honda Fit for his new family. He wants to know what options exist for protecting the cloth seats from being damaged by things like spilled milk and baby vomit. Any ideas?

[Tave]

You can get cheap seat covers at Walmart

[J86]

That weathertech company that always advertises in the middle of car magazines make anything good?

[ifcar]

A friend of mine got a brand new Honda Fit for his new family. He wants to know what options exist for protecting the cloth seats from being damaged by things like spilled milk and baby vomit. Any ideas?

Just put old towels around the infant seats.

[J86]

Just put old towels around the infant seats.

This is what we do for the dog.  Works well.

[Laconian]

You can get cheap seat covers at Walmart

Is there any crap that can be sprayed on the seats to make them easy to clean?

[Tave]

I dunno

[J86]

Is there any crap that can be sprayed on the seats to make them easy to clean?

rain-x?

[SVT666]

You mean like Scotch Guard?

[Danish]

Is there any crap that can be sprayed on the seats to make them easy to clean?

This is a relatively expensive option - but does the dealer offer Teflon spraying

(note: I have little experience with a car that has the Teflon stuff inside)

[Danish]

rain-x?

All you'd need is a squeegee!

[Laconian]

This is a relatively expensive option - but does the dealer offer Teflon spraying

Yes, they wanted $600 for that! Hence why my friend asked me what his options were...

I should get that coating since a random seagull could shit all over the inside of my car, but brand new seats would probably cost less than the treatment.

[NomisR]

Try this crap I guess

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Automotive/Do-It-Yourself/Upholstery_Protector/

[ifcar]

Really, the best thing is something that can be taken out and run through the washing machine, rather than trying to prevent goo on the seats themselves from causing damage.

[Laconian]

Really, the best thing is something that can be taken out and run through the washing machine, rather than trying to prevent goo on the seats themselves from causing damage.

Good point.

[Raza]

Saran wrap.

[2o6]

Saran wrap.

Do they make those furniture covers old people have in their house, but for cars?

[Soup DeVille]

A friend of mine got a brand new Honda Fit for his new family. He wants to know what options exist for protecting the cloth seats from being damaged by things like spilled milk and baby vomit. Any ideas?

Wet Okole.

[NomisR]

Wet Okole.

Ahh, yes, that's what I was thinking of.  A friend of my had those made and put on their Cayenne, looks really good, almost stock looking..

[Soup DeVille]

Ahh, yes, that's what I was thinking of.  A friend of my had those made and put on their Cayenne, looks really good, almost stock looking..

Not cheap though, but really good quality.

[Laconian]

A hell of a lot cheaper than $600! I think my friend will dig these seat covers, I'll give him a call..

[Madman]

Try this crap I guess

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Automotive/Do-It-Yourself/Upholstery_Protector/

The thing to remember with 3M Scotchguard is that it's water based.  Every time you use a damp towel to wipe up the stain, you also wipe up the Scotchguard too.  Just remember to re-apply it after every cleaning.

There are solvent based stain protectors used for commercial applications which chemically bond with synthetic fabric, so they do not have to be re-applied.  However, I'm not sure if these are available for purchase by individual consumers.


Cheers,
Madman of the People