Phoenix Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Kids. You love them, but keeping the leather nice is going to be impossible without a cover. Preferably one I can wash. With the split bench and the center console, I haven't found a seat cover locally. Happy to order one though. Anyone found a good solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I usually purchase them from Pep Boys. They have a company that makes special order, custom fit covers. Not sure if they have them for the Edge yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Got them. They're not cheap, but they fit perfectly. They're made of a denim like material, wash like crap (strings in the velcro) the first time, like a dream the second. I scotch guard after washing hoping for a smidge of moisture barrier. I haven't dared put them in the dryer, but line drying is a snap in the desert (even in winter). Front seats, back seats, with the console cover, cut out for cup holders and 40/60 split. Little covers go over the headrests. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custom-Seat...sspagenameZWDVW The tan ones don't match the original leather, but they wash a lot easier and the dog is allowed in the car with a lot less wringing of hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solas989 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I dont understand why get seat covers for kids - leather is MUCH easier to clean up than cloth (to each their own I guess)? Granted I do not have kids, but many friends do and will not get anything but leather for the ease of cleaning up. They spill juice, wipe it down and you are down (unless it is sticky). Now for the floor, that is a different story. Now, dogs, I understand why (darn paws). This is why our dogs are limited to the back cargo area. Solas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I dont understand why get seat covers for kids - leather is MUCH easier to clean up than cloth (to each their own I guess)? Granted I do not have kids, but many friends do and will not get anything but leather for the ease of cleaning up. They spill juice, wipe it down and you are down (unless it is sticky). Now for the floor, that is a different story. Now, dogs, I understand why (darn paws). This is why our dogs are limited to the back cargo area. Solas Heat, my friend. In Phoenix, leather seats will singe your tail feathers right off. It's painful. In March, no issue. August? I'd otherwise have 4 big ole beach towels to drape over everything. Wipe down is easy. Crumbs off is not so easy. Kids bring dirt and particles, there's just no way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solas989 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hmm, i dont seem to have that problem with my leather in my Mazda. I dont expect it either with the Edge - once the front is tinted. Temps in summer here can range 90F-100F with 100% humidity. While it may not be as bad here as it is in Phoenix - I still think it is hot. Of course, i would move to Alaska if I could. But I do use sun shields and tinted (UV) windows. Cheers Solas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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