Seat protection: Seat cover...cushion...opinions?
03-14-2005, 03:24 PM
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Seat protection: Seat cover...cushion...opinions?
My seats are beginning to wear out on my 94 E320. I've been searching the net for some decent protection. I'm going to have the windows tinted 35% all around so that will help a bit.
I haven't been able to find a seat cover tho. Thing is, I want it to match the interior if I'm going to spend $150+ for leather seat covers (cream/tan interior). The other option is to get one of those support/massage cushion things. Any advice with either? Thanks!
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I haven't been able to find a seat cover tho. Thing is, I want it to match the interior if I'm going to spend $150+ for leather seat covers (cream/tan interior). The other option is to get one of those support/massage cushion things. Any advice with either? Thanks!
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03-14-2005, 05:23 PM
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Maybe buy a used (but good) OE seat leather from a junker...like Potomac German Auto to name one place. Maybe $50 to have it installed professionally afetr that. 
I personally am not a fan of covering up nice leather seats...even if worn.
I personally am not a fan of covering up nice leather seats...even if worn.
03-15-2005, 07:56 AM
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try some Leatherique
Just a suggestion, I have never personally used this product but every one I've talked to raves about it. It's expensive but supposedly will bring back any kind of leather seats to near show room condition. This is what all the concours guys use to protect those $10,000 Connelly hides they put on Rolls. check it out
http://www.leatherique.com/index.htm
http://www.leatherique.com/index.htm
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03-15-2005, 08:51 AM
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I use Leatherique actually....it does a good job of restoring softness and deep cleaning but won't help if the leather is worn or cracked. Their products are nice but they won't give you back a 'showroom' finish. In fact, it takes a LONG time and many, many applications to restore softness and clean. Most people give up and mother-f their claims.
Usually the stiching goes thin too ....the leather on my drivers seat is OK but the stiching is all worn away in the usual places.
Usually the stiching goes thin too ....the leather on my drivers seat is OK but the stiching is all worn away in the usual places.
03-16-2005, 02:25 PM
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My drivers seat upper part was worn and had a hole in the bolster. I purchased a new upper seat part from ebay that was the same color as mine and it worked out great. Installing the new seat is a pain because of all the wires and motors. Get someone to help you out.
03-19-2005, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by overboostTSI
My drivers seat upper part was worn and had a hole in the bolster. I purchased a new upper seat part from ebay that was the same color as mine and it worked out great. Installing the new seat is a pain because of all the wires and motors. Get someone to help you out.
