Hey guys, I been searching for a type of Fabric Protector to apply to my brand new 2013 Tacoma. Personally, i am a HUGE fan of Carpro's. So their Fabric Coat is a MUST for me to try out. While Carpro makes a huge selection of product, their Fabric coating is probably 1 of the MOST EXPENSIVE product they sell. I got my 100ml bottle for $21. And i know for a fact a 100ml bottle will not last me very long. (In fact i was only able to coat *2* of my headrest and Passenger + Driver side carpet. But shortly after just doing 1 of the headrest, their sprayer head decided to dump on me and i ended up losing probably half a bottle. So my mission was to find a different Fabric Protector product at a more affordable price range. So i took the opportunity to try out HD Care Care products. Carpro's Fabric & Leather Coat - $21.99 for a 100ml bottle HD Fabric Protector - $12.99 for a 10*oz* Bottle *Sorry i did not take any pics of me applying the 2 products, but it is pretty self explanatory. The CQ Fabric is in a sprayer form, which IMO it took MORE passes + PRODUCTS to cover the headrest. While the HD Fabric Protector comes in a aerosol can, allowing you to spray it on like spray paint.* And HERE are the results. (I let both headrest air dry for at least 24 hours before testing) After wiping off the water Summary : As you can see clearly, they both did not protect the headrest COMPLETELY. But the CQ Fabric Coat did a much better job when compare to the HD Fabric Protector. If you remember i said the CQ Fabric Sprayer died on me shortly after just doing 1 of my headrest, and product started leaking out from the neck of the sprayer. I lost more than HALF a bottle of the CQ. (After changing the sprayer head, i was able to cover 2 Headrest and Driver & Passenger SIDE FLOOR CARPET.) I used the HD Fabric on 3 Headrest , ALL OF THE INTERIOR FABRIC SEATS, and the BACK ROLE Carpet in my truck. So the HD Fabric lasted me a LONG WAY when compare to the CQ Fabric. Durability is the question here. I was told the HD Fabric will easily last 6 Months While the CQ Fabric will last 8 Months. But at this point i am not concerned with the Durability, as both products did not PROTECT and REPELLED COMPLETELY. *If i ever get a chance to use the CQ Fabric again, and put it in a better sprayer, that might have give me better results* But overall, I'd PREFER CQ Fabric OVER HD Fabric. Because i did put HEAVY COATS on with the HD, while the CQ was just 1 coat / layer. Now i just hope it did not change the way my fabric LOOK & FEEL. Or else i will be REALLY DISAPPOINTED.
