[Fraser Thom]

Can anyone tell me the best method to apply scotchguard to a suite?

[Ken Wainwright]

Acid rinse

Sprayer

5001 jet

Clean brush to "brush in" & groom

Safe and happy protecting
Ken

[Fraser Thom]

Thanks Ken

The job in question is a brand new suite.  Is the acid rinse still necessary?

Fraser

[Ken Wainwright]

Dry vacuum.

Acid rinse solution in a spray bottle set as a fine mist. very lightly mist all over and lightly brush in. Probably use about 1/2 litre on the whole suite.

Protector will be about 1.5litres +/- for whole suite, depending on size.

If using solvent protector, no acid rinse, but ventilate room, keep others out, wear solvent mask plus usual PPE.

Do not use suite for minimum of 24 hours. protector dries like paint. It may feel dry, but easily rubs off until fully cured.

Stand suite on drop sheet whilst working as overspray can be considerable.

Safe and happy protecting
Ken

[Fraser Thom]

Thanks for the detailed reply Ken, I appreciate it.

Fraser

[Kev Loomes]

You probably know this anyway, but make sure you apply the correct 'based' protector or you may run the risk of owning the suite

By based, I mean water based or solvent based. There are some fabrics that are sensitive to water and some sensitive to solvents, so using the correct one is essential.

Good luck.

[Fraser Thom]

The sofa has a high synthetic count (according to the custy).

Is scotchguard ok?

[Mike Osbourne]

That information is worthless. a) because it's the customer saying that and b). synthetic could be viscose. So really if you are not prepared to go and have a look beforehand you need both solvent and water based and then test whichever is most appropriate first.

Can u go and have a look first and find out for sure, then when you turn up on the day you will be well prepared

[craigp]

Acid rinse

Sprayer

5001 jet

Clean brush to "brush in" & groom

Safe and happy protecting
Ken

Ken try a 6501 jet the 5001 that comes with the prochem fabric gun is far to narrow.