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Neoprene Seat Covers

Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I need some advivise...

Like or dislike Neoprene Seat Covers?

I'm thinking of buying these (see link) but want to here if others like Neoprene Seat Covers first...

.mustmotoring.com/jeep_custom_neoprene_seat_cover.html[/url]

They are a lot more affordable than any others I have seen before.

If you have any kind of Neoprene Seat Covers, do you like them?

G.S.

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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I like mine. They are also inexpensive ones, but they have held up nicely for 2 years so far.

The only negative I have is that they make my back kind of sweaty. But, besides that I love them.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Great for keeping gunk off the seats, easy to clean, and pretty durable.
But if you are in toasty weather they insulate heat against your skin so your back and butt get sweaty.
When mine wear out I will think about getting something else, but haven't decided if I will go neoprene again or not.

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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I just ordered a set of the Smittybilt seats for $149 with 10% off, free back seat cover and free shipping. Call Bryan (look for him in the sponsor section) at 4WD and he can hook you up. The Smitty's aren't the top of the line but they are just as good as the other ones in this price range from what I can find.

Also, if you decide to go with the ones you posted, I believe you can get those cheaper from the same company on EBAY. They have a store on there as well with auctions and "buy it now".
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Default wet okole's

i had the wet okole's a few years back (on my tj). they are high quality and fit nicely. however, like everyone above said; you get sweaty with them! I decided not to get them with my JK for that reason. also, my wet okole seat covers faded quick. I expected the color to last a lot longer.

if your seats are going to get wet or muddy on a regular basis, then neoprene is the way to go, otherwise i would stay away from them. just my
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Good info, thanks guys.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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they start to fade rather quickly in the sun and in the heat your back and legs really sweat because it doesnt breathe but i really like them overall
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 04:22 AM
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Wet Okoles here. Looks: Yes. Sweat: Yes. Fade: Yes. Durability: Mine on the driver's side has a rip in the fine mesh fabric that overlays the spongy fabric. IIRC, I can contact Wet Okole and have them do a repair. But, I'm thinking that when they give up the ghost I'll just remove them and be done with seat covers.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Okay this is a big help. I have decided to not get seat covers...

It does get hot here in Albuquerque in the summers...

I don't like to sweat.

Thank all of you for the good feedback.

I'll save the money I would have spent on seat covers and buy a better bumper.

G.S.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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FYI, You will still sweat in the stock seats, especially if you are wearing shorts. I'm looking for good warm weather covers because my seats are nasty from sweat and I can't get them clean with anything. Albuquerque's not quite as hot as the Phoenix area in summer but it's not far off and a little more humidity, so you may want some sort of cover, just not sure what type.
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