How will Larry Cobb handle his potential win?

[Mikey P]

As you know, we are currently testing Larry's solvent protector against Interlink's and 3M's product in a controlled setting at professional Testing Labritorys.

The results of which will be reported and expended on at MFE by Jim Pemberton and Scott Warington

If Larry's product comes out on top I'm wondering if he or Ray will even show up at the event to thump their chests and promote their product.
Will he even bother to print out a new label with a "Award Wining Top Solvent Protector" disclaimer since his local porty hack clients can't appear to read of do basic math..




Would the top solvent award lead you to try which ever product wins?



I'll be calling over to Cobbs tomorrow to order 12 gallons as we're about out.


I hope Ray answers...

 

[Desk Jockey]

Years ago yes but too many chemophobe clients to go back to solvents.

 

[Larry Cobb]

I hope the overall validity of protectors gets thru to some of you hard-headed types.

Protectors should not be oversold, but some customers definitely need them.

It shocks me that more protector is sold by board members for grout, than for carpet !!

 

[Mikey P]

That's because unsealed grout does not clean up worth a damn.

While ten year old+ plastic carpet cleans up very well long after the magic has worn off..

 

[Desk Jockey]

Stainresist carpet makes it a harder to convince sale. Homeowners paid extra and believe it to be bullet proof for its life.

 

[GreenTechAgain]

I hope the overall validity of protectors gets thru to some of you hard-headed types.

Protectors should not be oversold, but some customers definitely need them.

It shocks me that more protector is sold by board members for grout, than for carpet !!

Is this RTU?

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=1226

I really have to start up-selling more in general. Carpet protector, Area Rugs and Upholstery.

The easiest up-sell is grout line sealing. Most customers ask for it.

Thanks.

 

[Mikey P]

yes, that's a solvent based sealer that is ridiculously easy to apply.


my personal fave.

 

[rwcarpet]

So.....Hardball wasn't included in this test? HB has an excellent solvent, and better yet, water based protectant.

 

[Mikey P]

I wish Mike@ HB would participate here..

 

[hogjowl]

And there is your answer.

 

[Mikey P]

Yet we're testing 3M Scotchgard..

Many declined to be involved for obvious reasons..

 

[Lee Stockwell]

The old "declare victory and retreat" maneuver?

 

[hogjowl]

You're testing 3M Scotchgard because you had to have a recognizable standard by which to compare.

Nobody will care if you say one or the other BB protectors performed better than another.

It's meaningless unless you have the "Coke" of the industry to compare by. Real or imagined ...

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Teflon?

 

[Mikey P]

Do you sell protector Marty?

 

[hogjowl]

Occasionally.

I sell Teflon.

 

[Mikey P]

Do you seal grout?

 

[Larry Cobb]

Is this RTU?

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=1226

I really have to start up-selling more in general. Carpet protector, Area Rugs and Upholstery.

The easiest up-sell is grout line sealing. Most customers ask for it.

Ultraseal is a solvent-based fluorochemical, used as is for grout, upholstery, rugs and carpet . . .

 

[hogjowl]

Do you seal grout?

Cobb's solvent sealer.

"But you already knew that."

 

[Louis]

So is my grout sealer the same stuff that I can use on carpet and upholstery Larry? I have all of your solvent stuff. Good stuff.

 

[Donwand]

yes, that's a solvent based sealer that is ridiculously easy to apply.

what makes it so is to apply?

 

[Donwand]

what makes it so is to apply?

easy to apply?

 

[Mikey P]

Cobb's sealer can be mopped or brushed in on most any surface and left to dry with no fear of haze, discoloration or sticky residues.

 

[Larry Cobb]

So is my grout sealer the same stuff that I can use on carpet and upholstery Larry? I have all of your solvent stuff. Good stuff.

The Ultraseal Solvent Protector for carpet & fabric,
and the Impregnator for grout & stone are now the same formulation.

One product on the truck for protection of both surfaces . . .

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=impregnator or ultraseal

 

[dealtimeman]

Cobb's sealer can be mopped or brushed in on most any surface and left to dry with no fear of haze, discoloration or sticky residues.

It is better to have it applied with an applicator in the grout lines right?

Which one do you recommend?

 

[Mikey P]

yep, using a gadget like Jim Martin's applicator would be ideal pool up enough sealer to fill "the moat" and let it soak in.