Textile seats - Scotchgard ??

I think Scotchgard is a good idea, but you might want to check first with the service department of your nearest Tesla service center before using that.

Can Scotchgard be sprayed on the plasticy-leather-like inserts present in various parts of the seats? If not you're going to have a fun time masking all of those off.

Spilled water beads up already on mine. You might not even need it. Scotchgard isn't going to help much with smooshed food, it's mainly a water and stain repellent.

I spilled a bottle drink on mine once. It did not soak into the fabric. I ran got a cup and dipped it up, then got a wet towel and soaked the rest up. I cannot see any stain or notice anything now. They look like new still. I am glad I purchased the textile.

I had mine scotch guarded. They had to tape up the pleather parts and just get the fabric. Had everything including the jump seats done. I've so far in 15 months never spilled anything but it's nice knowing that they're protected. I was told that it would repel stains but I don't think smooshed food would actually count.

I wouldn't bother with Scotch Guard. The best solution would be to get Wet Okole seat covers. They have some made for the Model S.

Another thing you might consider is Opti-Guard (it's made by the same people who make Opti-Coat for the exterior):

Opti-Guard Fabric & Leather Coating

I got my interior opti-guarded at my detailer - however I've only had my car for a month and it's hard to tell how effective it is as my kids haven't had any major spills (yet...now knocking on wood), but I've heard it's pretty effective.

I wouldn't bother using the scothgard. Although it is great stuff the issue is that if you sit on it with jeans often the protecting vanish after a few week unless you repeat it.

eco5280 said:

Upon reflection I think I'm going to put one of these type things under the carseats.

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Think that's it.......who cares what it looks like if you have kid seats strapped in, protection is the key.....and easily removeable if you have 4 adults traveling.

I got these for my car. Easily installs. They also double nicely for when I come home from the gym -- I just sit on one in the driver's seat.

AnOutsider said:

We used to have one of these, then my wife got scared that it reduces the effectiveness of the seat since there's now a slippery layer underneath :/

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I hope you're not counting on friction with the seat to prevent a carseat from moving in an accident! :scared: :wink:

You could always go with something a big more "sticky," though you lose the all-over protection of the giant one eco posted.
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kevincwelch said:

I got these for my car. Easily installs. They also double nicely for when I come home from the gym -- I just sit on one in the driver's seat.

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Good idea, current car has some hard to remove dirt and sunscreen stains in the leather.

i'm gonna scotchguard the carpet after a family member spilled a tea in the car *sigh*. Just shampooed the carpets now waiting for it to dry. Has anyone done this to the carpet?

Gizmotoy said:

Can Scotchgard be sprayed on the plasticy-leather-like inserts present in various parts of the seats? If not you're going to have a fun time masking all of those off.

Spilled water beads up already on mine. You might not even need it. Scotchgard isn't going to help much with smooshed food, it's mainly a water and stain repellent.

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My main concern is smooshed food. How have your textiles held up over time with the little ones, @Gizmotoy ?

DIL said:

My main concern is smooshed food. How have your textiles held up over time with the little ones, @Gizmotoy ?

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My 3 year old only eats in the car on rare occasions (basically only road trips), so I can't comment definitively on that concern. I think wet smashed food could be a problem. Smashed Cheerios and the like vacuum up just fine, though. Splashes of milk also seem to clean up well.

I have noticed the start of some wear on my driver's seat after 4 years. Mainly right in the center where the two halves of the seat bottom are stitched together. Nothing major yet, but it looks like that's the weak spot. With the exception of that, the seats look brand new. They've held up exceptionally well.