Who opted for fabric seats?

[DesertGecko]

I was going to go for leather.. but a local company called Bowdens Own makes all this really cool fabric cleaning and protection stuff. I'm wondering if that won't be just fine.

 

[Tazzieman]

If people worry about getting food/drink spills , they make bibs for babies and grownups

 

[DesertGecko]

If people worry about getting food/drink spills , they make bibs for babies and grownups

I tend to get quite dirty and dusty wearing the same clothes in the desert for a couple of weeks.

 

[trobex]

Just checking, is the Utility Trim cloth (polyblend) and the side rest made from Pleather? (basically, ground leather fines in a polyurethane blanket?).

 

[Shaky]

I tend to get quite dirty and dusty wearing the same clothes in the desert for a couple of weeks.

In that case you need to issue Tyvek suits to all passengers. In fact if you make it a condition of entry that all passengers bring their own suit, a small fortune could be saved over the life of the car.

Don’t forget they do the little white overshoes as well

Think I have already replied to this but fabric seats for me with the M&M covers.

I think day one they will have two one size fits all waterproof HDC covers thrown in the front that I already have. Got to keep the seats looking good for the next owner in 2045

 

[froggy]

2 seat utility with leather hopefully easy to maintain and last a long time.

 

[DCPU]

Think I have already replied to this but fabric seats for me with the M&M covers.

I'd like some covers but very wary of the effects on the seat airbags...

 

[Tazzieman]

I tend to get quite dirty and dusty wearing the same clothes in the desert for a couple of weeks.

Easy to clean dirt and dust. Not easy to clean coke, red lollies , chocolate , old wheel bearing grease and oil!
So, choose your poison wisely!

 

[DaveB]

Just checking, is the Utility Trim cloth (polyblend) and the side rest made from Pleather? (basically, ground leather fines in a polyurethane blanket?).

O a polyurethane blanket sounds so comfy

 

[DaveB]

I tend to get quite dirty and dusty wearing the same clothes in the desert for a couple of weeks.

Honestly would it kill you to take a shower and change your clothes????

 

[MrMike]

I'd like some covers but very wary of the effects on the seat airbags...

in Australia we have seat covers made to suit air bags, this is done by adding a Velcro opening where the bag is deployed https://www.supafitseatcovers.com.au/safety/

 

[Tazzieman]

Honestly would it kill you to take a shower and change your clothes????

That would be a "non genuine" experience.
In other words , glamping

 

[Shaky]

I'd like some covers but very wary of the effects on the seat airbags...

As and when I buy seat covers I tend to buy model specific ones and make sure they are airbag compatible. The manufacturers are onto the airbag situation as it will worry most people.

Find something else to be concerned about DCPU, as and when you are ready I think you won’t have a problem getting something perfect for your IG

 

[ECrider]

sort of 'chaps' for seats type - cut away crotches where the bag is located

 

[Tazzieman]

sort of 'chaps' for seats type - cut away crotches where the bag is located

Admin : please move this to the tactical crotchless undies thread

 

[Top Cat]

Fabric for me in the Trialmaster.Leather is hot to sit on in summer.Seems silly to cover leather for the next owner (in 20 years when I won't care)I'll get some mudproof covers in due course - or perhaps just sit on a towel.I had an 80 series Landcruiser with cloth seats for 12 years - and 3 growing sons and some rough use all round failed to damage the fabric.

Well I went for fabric as the South Australian deserts can be around the mid forties when I work out there so leather could make things a bit awkward wearing shorts!!

 

[Tazzieman]

Well I went for fabric as the South Australian deserts can be around the mid forties when I work out there so leather could make things a bit awkward wearing shorts!!

It ranges from below zero to 40 where I live , so fabric has me comfortably covered!
Actually now we have sheepskin rugs (not covers) we will be able to take off the seat and use on camp chairs on chilly nights.

 

[DCPU]

in Australia we have seat covers made to suit air bags, this is done by adding a Velcro opening where the bag is deployed https://www.supafitseatcovers.com.au/safety/

Right looks good. I'd imagined special stitching or thread rather than velco.

 

[MrMike]

Right looks good. I'd imagined special stitching or thread rather than velco.

After looking at their website they now have stitching, the older types I remember had Velcro and there may have been compliance issues

 

[DesertGecko]

Honestly would it kill you to take a shower and change your clothes????

That's drinking water! My Precious!