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Well at 2.5 years old and 70k my '04 D'max leather seats are almost worn through. The drivers side is getting really bad so I figure it's about time for seat covers. Yeah it sucks covering up leather but I'm not going to pay to recover in leather, do custom seats or waste time having the general replace them with more defective leather panels that will wear out in no time. Has anyone used a particular brand of seat cover that fits well or wears well? I kinda like the saddle blanket style covers that Cabelas carries but I was hopping to hear from some one who has used them.
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> ck' out this site http://marathonseatcovers.com/ I purchased a set of their Superhides almost three yrs ago and have never regreted it .Tuff codura nylon.the stuff ya need for everyday or hunt/fishing /work truck <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> . Had to wait approx. 30 days as they make 'em as they are ordered. Not the cheap Walmart junk,but If your gonna keep your tk. for awhile these are the the ticket --Jim--
"AMERICANS Used To ROAR Like LIONS For LIBERTY,- NOW They BLEAT Like SHEEP
For SECURITY."-_Norman Vincent Peale-____________________REMEMBER. "SECURITY
WITHOUT LIBERTY Is Called PRISON."---J.L.W
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The Indian blanket covers will last a long time if you get them on tight. If you don't, they will sag and look like crap. It helps to tie them so you can easily take them out and wash them once in a while. They trap a lot of dirt and get to looking pretty dingy after a while. Also, I suggest putting a large piece of tightly woven fabric under the covers to catch dirt. Otherwise, the dirt will grind on your leather and wear it out even faster. A piece of old bed sheet will do. I haven't tried it on slick leather, but you might have to pin it to the covers to keep it in place.
Dick
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Take a look at the Wet Okole seat covers. They are made out of neoprene and really keep the water off of your seats. They are a little pricey, but they fit like a glove, and they wear well. They are made specifically for your seat style, and there is an extra inch of padding in them also. I have really enjoyed mine. Good luck, C- www.wetokole.com
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What I have done on several occasions is just go to a junk yard (I guess now their auto-savage yards), and just get a whole new unit. Unbolt the old and throw in the new! I've done it once on one of my cars and a couple of buddies, I don't think the total bill was more than $50-75 any time (just changing my drivers seat was about $30.
This was about 7-10 years ago, so I really have NO clue what this swap would cost now.
Good Luck!!!
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Even at $3-400 That's really a very good idea! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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