Seat Covers
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Originally Posted by webdzynes
Last year "neoprine" was the popular item to protect the seats. Is that still the case or is there something better?
That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. IMHO, seatcovers are something you add to the car after the original upholstery has worn out. It will, covered or not, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest as long as you can before covering it up.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by shopdog
Follow grandma's lead and use clear vinyl slip covers. That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it.
That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. 
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: San Francisco CA
Originally Posted by shopdog
Follow grandma's lead and use clear vinyl slip covers. That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. IMHO, seatcovers are something you add to the car after the original upholstery has worn out. It will, covered or not, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest as long as you can before covering it up.
That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. IMHO, seatcovers are something you add to the car after the original upholstery has worn out. It will, covered or not, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest as long as you can before covering it up.
I have another old car 18 years young and the seats are brand new no wear.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Rehoboth Beach Delaware
Originally Posted by shopdog
Follow grandma's lead and use clear vinyl slip covers. That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. IMHO, seatcovers are something you add to the car after the original upholstery has worn out It will, covered or not, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest as long as you can before covering it up.
That way you at least get to see the leather wearing out under the cover, even if you don't get to actually sit on it. IMHO, seatcovers are something you add to the car after the original upholstery has worn out It will, covered or not, so you might as well enjoy it to the fullest as long as you can before covering it up.
NOT REALLY !Had sheepskins on a 1988 MB 300CE AMG "Hammer" for fifteen years. Took them off three years ago and the palomino leather interior is as new even today. Any seat cover will protect leather primarily from the effects of the sun, limits drying out of the hide and UV deterioration. I'll bet your grandma's couch upholstery didn't wear out with the clear slip covers !!!
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From: Indialantic FL
I have neoprene covers from coverking through a sponsor of this forum (pfyc). I have a DSOM with cashmere int. I ordered two-tone covers, black outers with tan inserts. I'm very happy with them. They feel great and will look good with ebony mats.