Our Fabric Guard treatment costs $25 per seat, applied at your home, work or wherever the car is parked on the Sunshine Coast. A typical car with five seats therefore comes to five times that figure, and the total moves only with the number of seats you want treated and whether you add it to a larger detail. Below you will find what the price covers, what pushes a quote up or down, how long protection lasts, and how to get the best value from it.
TL;DR
- Isaac’s Pro Detailing Fabric Guard is $25 per seat. Multiply by the seats you want treated to get your total.
- Leather seats are a different job: our leather ceramic coating is $50 per seat.
- Fabric protection is applied to clean upholstery, so it pairs naturally with an interior detail from $375.
- Manufacturer data suggests seat protection lasts around 6 to 12 months with average use and cleaning.
- We come to you, so there is no drop-off and no day without your car.
Table of Contents
- What fabric protection costs on the Sunshine Coast
- What affects the price of protecting car upholstery
- What a fabric protection treatment includes
- Fabric protection, stain removal and leather protection: the difference
- How long fabric protection lasts
- Is it worth it for families, pets and beach days?
- Why mobile makes sense
- Getting the most from your budget
- Book fabric protection at your place
- FAQ
- Sources
What fabric protection costs on the Sunshine Coast
Prices for car fabric protection around the Coast are usually quoted per job, per seat or as part of a detailing package. We publish ours so you can plan before you ring.
| Service | Our price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric Guard | $25 | per seat |
| Leather ceramic coating | $50 | per seat |
| Professional Mobile Underbody Wash | $50 | one-off |
| Deluxe Detail | $375 to $575 | one-off |
| Revival Detail | $575 to $775 | one-off |
| Ultimate Protection Package | $1,500 to $2,200 | one-off |
The detail packages vary with vehicle size and condition, which is why they are shown as ranges. Fabric Guard itself is a flat figure per seat, so you can do the sum yourself.
A few examples of how that works in practice:
- Two front seats only: two seats at $25 each, a common choice for a work ute or a two-seater.
- A family sedan, five seats: five seats at $25 each. Many families add the rear bench because that is where snacks, drinks and school bags end up.
- A seven-seater SUV: seven seats at $25 each, with the third row often the least used but the easiest to forget.
If you are not sure whether carpets or a rear bench count as one seat or more, tell us when you book and we will confirm the total before we start.
What affects the price of protecting car upholstery
The per-seat price keeps things simple, but several factors decide what you actually spend.
Number of seats and the type of trim
The more seating you treat, the higher the total. Fabric and leather are treated with different products, so a car with cloth seats and leather bolsters, or a mix of trim between rows, can involve both Fabric Guard and a leather coating. Our leather ceramic coating is priced separately at $50 per seat.
The condition of the upholstery
Protection works best on clean fabric. Seats that already carry old food spills, sunscreen marks, pet hair or odours should be cleaned first, because a coating applied over dirt locks the dirt in rather than keeping it out. That is why many owners book fabric protection together with a seat and carpet extraction inside one of our detail packages, rather than as a stand-alone extra.
Whether it is bundled with a detail
Buying protection on its own is fine for a car that is already spotless, such as a new or nearly new vehicle. For a car that has lived a busy family life, the cleaning step is where most of the labour sits. Our Deluxe Detail and Revival Detail are priced at $375 to $575 and $575 to $775 respectively, and the right one depends on the size and condition of the car.
Vehicle size
Because Fabric Guard is charged per seat, a larger vehicle costs more mainly because it has more seats. The detail packages that clean the interior first scale with size and condition, so a large 4WD will sit higher in the range than a small hatchback.
What a fabric protection treatment includes
Professional fabric protection is a liquid barrier applied to the seat surface. It does not make fabric stain-proof, but it is designed to make spills sit on the surface for longer so you can blot them away before they soak in.
Product descriptions from Australian providers give a good picture of what these treatments are designed to do. One Sunshine Coast dealership describes its interior treatment as a blend of phenolic resins and organic emulsions aimed at everyday marks such as food, drinks, make-up, ink, pet marks and perspiration. Another dealer’s fabric and carpet coating is described as a stain barrier with UV protection against surface discolouration.
Our Fabric Guard is designed around the same everyday problems: coffee in the cup holder, a child’s drink in the back seat, muddy paws from a beach walk. We apply it on site to freshly cleaned seats, so the protection goes onto a clean surface.
Fabric protection, stain removal and leather protection: the difference
These three are often confused, and they do different jobs.
- Stain removal deals with marks that are already there. It is hot water extraction, spot treatment and agitation. We do this as part of seat and carpet extraction.
- Fabric protection works ahead of time. It is applied after cleaning to help prevent the next spill from setting. Our Fabric Guard is $25 per seat.
- Leather protection is for hide and leatherette, which is non-porous in a different way and needs a different product. Our leather ceramic coating is $50 per seat.
The sensible order is always the same: clean, then protect. Protection first and cleaning later wastes the product.
How long fabric protection lasts
No treatment lasts forever, and it is better to plan for a refresh than to be surprised. An Australian manufacturer’s technical data sheet says car seat protection lasts 6 to 12 months with average use and cleaning, and car carpets and convertible roofs average around 12 months. The same sheet explains that the coating itself does not break down. Instead, the fibres of the material open up over time through abrasion.
In practice, that means a car with one commuter in it will keep its protection longer than a family wagon with children getting in and out five times a day. Think of the treatment as something you renew once a year, usually at the same time as a deep interior clean.
Looking after treated seats
The same data sheet advises removing spills with a paper towel or damp cloth and dabbing gently, without rubbing or scrubbing. Rubbing pushes liquid into the fibres and wears down the surface. Dab quickly, and most spills lift away.
A few habits help any treated interior:
- Blot spills as soon as you can, working from the outside of the mark inward.
- Vacuum regularly, because grit acts like sandpaper on fibres.
- Keep sunscreen and greasy foods off the seats where possible, and wipe hands before climbing in after the beach.
- Book a refresh about once a year, or sooner if the car is heavily used.
Is it worth it for families, pets and beach days?
The Sunshine Coast is a hard place for upholstery. Salt, sand, sunscreen, wet swimmers and dogs all end up on car seats. Fabric protection suits exactly those households.
Safety matters when children and pets share the car. Water-based formulas are commonly described by Australian manufacturers as suitable for family cars: for example, one coating brand states its fabric product is water-based, zero-VOC and safe around pets and people. When we treat your car, tell us about allergies or sensitivities in the household and we will talk you through the product and the drying time before you load the kids and the dog back in.
Sun is the other enemy. UV exposure fades and weakens trim over time, and a treatment with UV protection helps against surface discolouration. Many owners pair interior care with other ways to limit sun inside the cabin, such as the benefits of window tinting, which covers how tint helps limit sun-related fading inside a vehicle.
Why mobile makes sense
An interior treatment needs the car to be clean and then left alone while the product sets. With a mobile service, that happens in your driveway or at your workplace car park while you get on with your day. There is no need to arrange a lift, hire a car or give up half a day. For a busy professional or a parent juggling school runs, the time saved is often worth as much as the treatment itself.
Our perspective
We see the same thing in car after car: owners wait until a stain appears before they think about protecting the seats. By then, the job is a deep clean first and a protective coating second. Doing it in the other order, protecting a freshly cleaned interior before the first big spill, is cheaper over the life of the car and far less stressful for you.
That is why we publish a simple per-seat price for Fabric Guard at $25 and our leather ceramic coating at $50. You should be able to work out your cost at the kitchen table, not wait for a mystery quote.
Our approach is mobile, eco-conscious and thorough. We clean first with seat and carpet extraction, treat the fabric or leather, and can include odour elimination and ozone deodorisation when the car needs it, which suits families with pets in particular. Our protection packages are designed to be all-inclusive with no hidden extras, and we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Getting the most from your budget
Here is how we suggest owners think about it, depending on the car and how it is used.
A near-new car
The seats are clean, so Fabric Guard on its own is usually all that is needed. You pay $25 per seat and the job is quick.
A family car with a few years on it
Start with an interior clean, then add protection. A Deluxe Detail at $375 to $575 gives you a clean base, and Fabric Guard goes on top at $25 per seat.
A car you want to protect inside and out
If you are thinking about the whole vehicle, our Ultimate Protection Package is $1,500 to $2,200 and brings the exterior and interior protection together in one visit. If paint is your main concern, our ceramic coating and cut and polish pages explain what is involved.
A car with leather seats
Leather does not take a fabric treatment. Our leather ceramic coating is $50 per seat, and we can quote both together if your car has mixed trim.
Book fabric protection at your place
We come to you anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, from the driveway at home to the office car park or even near the beach. Tell us your car, the number of seats and what you want protected, and we will confirm the total before we start. For a clean-and-protect job in one visit, start with our Deluxe Detail and Revival Detail options.
You can also see everything we offer on the Isaac’s Pro Detailing homepage, including our underbody wash at $50, which is a popular add-on for cars that spend time on sandy tracks and beach access roads.
FAQ
How much is fabric protection for a car on the Sunshine Coast?
Our Fabric Guard is $25 per seat. A five-seat car is five times that figure, and a seven-seater is seven times. If you add it to an interior detail, the detail is priced separately according to your vehicle’s size and condition.
How long does car fabric protection last?
Manufacturer data for an Australian product suggests around 6 to 12 months on car seats with average use and cleaning. Heavy use, children and pets can shorten that, so many owners renew it yearly alongside a deep clean.
Can fabric protection be done at home?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we treat your seats where the car is parked, whether that is your driveway, your workplace or another convenient spot on the Coast. You can carry on with your day while we work.
Do I need to clean the seats first?
Yes, and it is the most important step. Protection needs a clean surface, so we extract the seats before applying Fabric Guard if they need it. Seats that are already spotless can often be protected on their own.
What is the difference between fabric protection and leather coating?
Fabric protection is for cloth upholstery and carpets. A leather ceramic coating is designed for leather seats, and it is $50 per seat. If your car has both, we can treat each with the right product.