Protect-A-Coat™ Conditioning Oil with Sunscreen

The Ultimate in Coat Maintenance and Protection

Protect-A-Coat™ is a highly concentrated conditioning oil treatment designed to restore pH balance, seal and smooth the cuticle, and strengthen the coat from root to tip. This advanced formula improves elasticity, prevents breakage and matting, and reflects light for that sought-after, show-ring shine. With the added benefit of a built-in sunscreen, it helps prevent color fade and sun damage—especially important for outdoor dogs or those with rich pigmentation.

⭐ Key Benefits:

• Strengthens and fortifies coat structure
• Repairs dry and damaged hair
• Enhances shine by sealing the cuticle
• Detangles and prevents matting
• Protects against UV rays to maintain coat color
• Washes out easily with any gentle, pH-balanced shampoo such as Shine-Onnn™, Remove-A-Way™, Take-A-Hike™, or Stop-N-Itch™

How to Use Protect-A-Coat™ Conditioning Oil with Sunscreen

Maintenance Grooming Excellence—For Breeders, Handlers & Discerning Pet Owners

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula— and that’s the beauty of it. Whether you’re grooming a dense double coat, a flowing drop coat, or a fine terrier jacket, dilution ratios will vary based on coat type, length, and living environment.

Indoor coats (exposed to carpet, upholstery, or hardwood) and outdoor coats (exposed to grass, gravel, dirt, or concrete) may require slightly different mixtures. You may begin with a light dilution and adjust as needed. If it seems too light, simply increase the product concentration next time.
You can’t mix it wrong. It’s a process of fine-tuning for each individual coat and lifestyle.

✨ Recommended Use: Conditioning & Maintenance Treatments

SummerWinds Protect-A-Coat™ is ideal for conditioning and maintaining healthy coats between shows. While this product is not recommended for ring-day grooming (as it may leave an oily residue), it is the gold standard for preserving coat quality, elasticity, and color integrity.

Note: Avoid the common mistake of thinking “heavier oil is better.” Applying thick oils that require detergent removal only strips both product and your dog’s natural oils. Protect-A-Coat is expertly formulated using high-grade oils that rinse out easily with any SummerWinds pH-balanced shampoo (Shine-Onnn™, Take-A-Hike™, or Stop-N-Itch™).

🐶 How Much Should I Use?

There is no single formula for dilution—it will vary depending on:

• Breed and coat type (silky, cottony, coarse, etc.)
• Coat length and density
• Dog size
• Living environment (indoor carpet/tile vs. outdoor grass/dirt/concrete)

We suggest starting with anywhere from 1 tablespoon to 1 cup of Protect-A-Coat, diluted in warm water. Begin light, observe results, and adjust as needed. You can’t mix it wrong—your dog’s coat will still benefit.

Best of all, Protect-A-Coat doesn’t transfer to furniture or fabrics, but a heavier application may leave a visual sheen on the coat.

🛁 Our Afghan Hound Maintenance Method (Full Specials Coat)

We follow this time-honored routine once a week:

1. Shampoo: Bathe post-show (or at week's start) using a pH-balanced shampoo.
2. Treatment Soak: Combine Protect-A-Coat™ with Fine-L-Shine™ Crème Rinse and apply thoroughly—ensuring no area is missed (uneven application can cause matting).
   • Soak long coats by bucketing the mixture over the dog repeatedly.
   • Do not rinse out—squeeze and towel dry.
3. Why Add Fine-L-Shine™?
   • It’s based on a therapeutic skin cream with antibacterial and antimicrobial agents.
   • It restores the acidic pH balance of skin and coat that shampoos naturally disrupt.
4. Drying:
   • Brush while damp, gently, to spot mats and avoid stretching coat fibers.
   • Air dry, box dry, or crate dry for maintenance grooming.
   • Blow-dry only if prepping for a show.
5. Midweek Re-Bath:
   • Rewash to remove oils, re-condition, and allow coat and skin to breathe.
   • Continue rotating the dog in and out of oil weekly.

📌 Key Tips:

• Brush through damp coats carefully to minimize breakage.
• Always finish by combing with a steel comb to ensure no tangles remain.
• Wrap ears between baths to prevent damage and maintain length.
• This weekly rhythm keeps coats strong, hydrated, and tangle-free, especially under the demands of show prep.

🤝 Need Help?

We're always just a call away. Whether you're caring for a coated champion or a beloved companion, we're happy to guide you on dilution ratios, usage tips, and coat-specific recommendations.

📞 Call us anytime with questions—we're here to help.

💧 Recommended Use:

For best results, use as part of the SummerWinds 1-2-3 Coat Care System:
Step 1: Shine-Onnn™ Shampoo
Step 2: Fine-L-Shine™ Cream Rinse
Step 3: Protect-A-Coat™ Conditioning Oil