CX5 interior protection

[scorpio29]

Hi everyone,

I've just picked up my new CX5 - and have a question about protecting the interior (especially the seats)

The dealer has recommended Smartkote carpet and fabric coating (http://www.motorone.com/car_care/smartkote.php), but it doesn't come cheap (approx $800)... does anyone know whether this stuff is worth it?

I've also heard Scotchguard is a viable alternative at a fraction of the cost??? We have a baby on the way, so really keen to keep the seats as clean as possible

Help please!!!

 

[erhayes]

Good question for a detailing shop.

 

[paris1]

Just another way for dealer to pad the sale. Scotchguard will work just as well and is a DIY project or you can have a detailing shop do it for MUCH less $$!

 

[scorpio29]

Good question for a detailing shop.

or a forum!!!

 

[Bopper]

congrats on both, Nothing sprayed on the seats will keep the Baby juices from staining everything. Buy seat covers, wash them as needed, in a few years, the Baby will stop squirting and the seats won't smell or be stained. I know, I've had 3, babies, not CX-5's. Good luck.

 

[puddle.jumper]

i used scotch guard for water and liquid repellence as a preventative measure - not as an end-all solution nor expect it to block stains.

as mentioned already for stains: seat covers, floor liners, cargo liners/covers...

i scoff whenever a product claims "nanotechnology" as a legitimate explanation. their uninformative pdf does not go into specific scientific detail to back up their marketing claims. what about pico technology? femto technology? atto technology? perception-wise, the term nano got trendy around the time of that apple product.